Connect Spotify to Discord in three steps

You can link your Spotify account to Discord so that your friends see what song you're playing in your Discord status. Discord pulls this information directly from Spotify — you don't need to do anything manually each time you play a song. The connection takes about two minutes and works on desktop, mobile, and the web version of Discord.

The process is the same whether you use Spotify Free or Spotify Premium. Discord will show your currently playing track, the artist name, and a link your friends can click to open the song in Spotify.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Discord settings, go to Connections, and select Spotify to start the linking process.
  • You'll be sent to Spotify's login page where you authorize Discord to read your playback information.
  • Once connected, your Discord status automatically updates to show what you're playing on Spotify.
  • You can disconnect Spotify from Discord at any time by removing it from your Connections list.
  • Your friends will only see your Spotify status if your Discord status is set to Online or Do Not Disturb — not Invisible.

Step-by-step: Link Spotify to your Discord account

Step 1: Open Discord settings. Click your username in the bottom left corner of Discord (desktop) or tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right (mobile). Select User Settings or Settings.

Step 2: Find Connections. In the left sidebar, scroll down and click Connections. You'll see a list of services you can link — Spotify will be there with the green Spotify logo.

Step 3: Click Spotify. Select the Spotify option. A window will pop up asking you to authorize Discord to access your Spotify account. Click Authorize or Connect.

Step 4: Log in to Spotify. You'll be taken to Spotify's website. Enter your Spotify email and password, then click Log In. If you're already logged into Spotify in your browser, you may skip this step.

Step 5: Confirm the connection. Spotify will show you what information Discord is requesting — your public profile data and your currently playing track. Click Agree or Allow to finish. You'll be sent back to Discord.

Step 6: Verify the connection. Return to Connections in Discord settings. Spotify should now show as Connected with a green checkmark. Your status will begin updating when you play music on Spotify.

What happens after you connect

Once Spotify is linked, Discord automatically displays what you're playing whenever you have Spotify open and music is actively playing. Your friends will see the song title, artist name, and album art in your Discord profile and in the member list if you're in a server together.

Your Spotify status only shows when your Discord status is set to Online or Do Not Disturb. If you set your status to Invisible, your Spotify activity will not display to others. You can change your status by clicking your profile picture and selecting the status you want.

The connection works across all devices — if you're playing Spotify on your phone, your Discord status on desktop will still update. Discord checks Spotify every few seconds, so there's usually only a short delay between when you start a song and when it appears in your status.

Troubleshooting: Why your Spotify status isn't showing

If you've connected Spotify but your status isn't updating, check these things first. Make sure Spotify is actually playing music — a paused song won't show in Discord. Verify that your Discord status is set to Online or Do Not Disturb, not Invisible or Offline. If your status is Invisible, Discord hides all activity including Spotify.

Close Discord completely and reopen it. Sometimes the connection needs a fresh start. If that doesn't work, disconnect Spotify from Discord and reconnect it. Go to Connections, find Spotify, and click Disconnect. Wait a few seconds, then click Spotify again and authorize it once more.

If you're using Discord on mobile, make sure both Discord and Spotify are fully updated. Open your phone's app store, search for each app, and install any available updates. Mobile apps sometimes need updates to sync properly with linked services.

How to disconnect Spotify from Discord

You can remove the Spotify connection at any time without affecting either account. Go to User Settings, click Connections, find Spotify, and click the X or Disconnect button. Your Spotify status will stop showing in Discord immediately, but your Spotify account and Discord account remain separate and unaffected.

Disconnecting doesn't delete any data or change your passwords. If you want to reconnect later, you can follow the same steps to link them again.

Privacy and what Discord can see

When you connect Spotify to Discord, you're giving Discord permission to see what you're currently playing and your public Spotify profile information. Discord cannot see your saved songs, playlists, or any private information. It only reads your real-time playback data.

Your Spotify login credentials are never shared with Discord. You log in directly to Spotify's servers, and Spotify tells Discord what you're playing. If you ever want to revoke Discord's access completely, you can do so from your Spotify account settings under Apps and Websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I show Spotify on Discord without letting everyone see it?

Yes. Set your Discord status to Invisible, and your Spotify activity won't display to anyone. You can also use Discord's privacy settings to hide your status from specific servers or people, though this requires adjusting per-server settings rather than a global toggle.

Does connecting Spotify to Discord cost money?

No. Linking Spotify to Discord is free for all users, whether you have Spotify Free or Premium. Discord itself is free, and the connection feature doesn't add any cost to either service.

Will my friends be able to click the song and listen to it?

Your friends can click the Spotify link in your status to open the song in Spotify, but they'll need their own Spotify account to actually listen. If they have Spotify Free, they can listen with ads. If they don't have Spotify at all, they'll be prompted to sign up or log in.

What if I use Spotify on multiple devices at the same time?

Discord will show whichever device is actively playing music. If you start playing on your phone while music is paused on your computer, Discord will update to show the phone's track. If you play on two devices simultaneously, Spotify itself will pause one of them automatically.

Can I connect multiple Spotify accounts to one Discord account?

No. You can only link one Spotify account per Discord account. If you want to switch which Spotify account is connected, disconnect the current one and connect the other.