How do I download and listen to music offline on Spotify?

In a nutshell: The offline feature on Spotify allows you to listen to music without WiFi. To access this feature, go to Spotify's Home Page, click the Three Horizontal Lines, find the Help section, then click on In-app

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Sep 3, 2024

Introduction

You won't always have WiFi available to listen to your favorite tunes on Spotify. The great news is that there's an offline feature that will allow you to have the option of hearing music if you want to.

What You'll Need

Temporary WiFi access

Cell phone internet browser

Visit Spotify's Home Page

Go to Spotify's home page.

Click the Three Horizontal Lines

Locate the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the home page and click on them. This will open a menu.

Find the Help You Need

Locate the menu header that says "Help" and click on it. This will open up the Spotify Support page.

How do I download and listen to music offline on Spotify? (Step 3)

Find the Correct Help Section

You'll easily recognize the support page thanks to the header stating, "Spotify Support" followed by "How can we help you?" There are multiple topics to select. Locate the box that says, "In-app features" and click on it.

How do I download and listen to music offline on Spotify? (Step 4)

Locate the Correct Section

There are several sections in the "In-app features" area, including "Getting started," "App settings," and "Troubleshooting." Scroll to the right until you find the one that says, "Features" and click on it. A menu will open underneath it pertaining to that topic.

How do I download and listen to music offline on Spotify? (Step 5)

Find the Offline Area

Scroll down until you find the section that says, "Listen offline" with a ">" arrow to the right of it. Click on the arrow.

Read the Section

Read the "Listen offline" instructions for how to hear to your music online.

How do I download and listen to music offline on Spotify? (Step 7)

Follow the "Listen offline" Instructions

The "Listen offline" page offers detailed instructions about listening to music without WiFi access, whether you're using a phone, tablet, or desktop, and the terms involved in doing so. Follow one or more sets of device instructions to completion. If you're experiencing difficulty, move on to the next step.

Contact Support

If you're having difficulty listening to your music offline after doing the previous step, contact Spotify support for further assistance.

Conclusion

Spotify makes it simple to listen to your music offline. If you have any questions, customer support is easily accessible.

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