Sharing your favorite tunes with friends and server members on Discord through Spotify is an excellent way to enjoy music. In this article, I will provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up and play Spotify on Discord, along with my personal insights and commentary based on my own experience.
Step 1: Connecting your Spotify Account
The first thing you need to do is connect your Spotify account to Discord. To do this, open Discord and navigate to the user settings by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom left corner. From there, go to the “Connections” tab and click on the Spotify logo. This will prompt you to log into your Spotify account and authorize Discord to access your account.
Once you’ve connected your Spotify account, Discord will automatically display the song you’re currently playing on your profile. This is a great way to show off your music taste to your friends and spark conversations about music!
Step 2: Adding Spotify to Discord Server
Now that your Spotify account is connected, it’s time to add the Spotify bot to your Discord server. The Spotify bot allows you to play Spotify music directly in your Discord server.
To add the Spotify bot, visit the Discord Bot List website and search for “Spotify”. Look for a bot with good reviews and a high number of votes. Once you find a suitable bot, click on it to view its details. From there, you can invite the bot to your server by clicking on the “Invite” button and following the prompts.
After adding the Spotify bot to your server, you’ll need to grant it the necessary permissions to play music. To do this, navigate to your server settings, go to the “Roles” tab, and create a new role specifically for the bot. Make sure to enable permissions such as “Connect” and “Speak” for the role.
Step 3: Using the Spotify Bot
With the Spotify bot added to your server and the necessary permissions granted, you’re ready to start playing Spotify music in Discord. To do this, simply type the command “!play” followed by the name of the song or artist you want to play. The bot will search for the requested song or artist on Spotify and start playing it in the voice channel you’re currently connected to.
If you want to control the playback of the Spotify bot, you can use commands such as “!pause”, “!resume”, “!skip”, and “!queue”. These commands allow you to pause, resume, skip songs, and view the current song queue, respectively.
My Personal Experience
I’ve been using Spotify in Discord for quite some time now, and it has enhanced my music listening experience with friends. It’s a lot of fun to share and discover new music together, and the Spotify bot makes it incredibly easy to do so. Whether we’re hosting listening parties or simply jamming out while gaming, playing Spotify in Discord adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
One of the things I love about using Spotify in Discord is the ability to showcase my current music taste on my profile. It’s a great conversation starter and has led to some interesting music discussions with fellow server members. Plus, being able to control the music playback with simple commands makes it convenient and seamless.
Conclusion
Playing Spotify in Discord is a fantastic way to enjoy music with friends and create a shared musical experience. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily connect your Spotify account, add the Spotify bot to your server, and start playing music in no time. So go ahead, set the mood, and let the tunes flow in your Discord server!