How to Share Liked Playlists on Spotify
Getting Started
If you have a Spotify account and you like a particular playlist, you can share it with others. Sharing a playlist is a great way to get new people to listen to your music. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Spotify app: First, you need to open the Spotify app on your mobile device or computer.
- Create a new playlist: On the Spotify home screen, click on the "+" icon in the top-right corner of the screen. This will create a new playlist.
- Add the liked playlist: Click on the "+" icon again and select "Add to my Library" from the dropdown menu. Then, select the playlist you want to share from the list of available playlists.
Sharing a Liked Playlist
Once you’ve created a new playlist, you can share it with others. Here’s how:
- Edit the playlist: To share the playlist, first make sure it’s saved. To edit the playlist, click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the playlist’s cover art and select "Edit" from the dropdown menu.
- Copy the playlist URL: Once you’ve edited the playlist, click on the "Share" button in the top-right corner of the playlist’s cover art. You’ll see a URL that looks like this: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/<playlist_name
- Share the playlist: Now you can share the playlist with others by copying and pasting the URL into their browser or by sharing the playlist directly from the app.
Sharing a Liked Playlist to Specific Users
If you want to share a liked playlist with specific users, you can add their email addresses to the playlist. Here’s how:
- Create a new playlist: As mentioned earlier, create a new playlist and add the liked playlist to it.
- Edit the playlist: To share the playlist with specific users, you’ll need to add their email addresses to the playlist. To do this, click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the playlist’s cover art and select "Edit" from the dropdown menu.
- Add email addresses: In the "Edit playlist" screen, click on the "Email addresses" tab and enter the email addresses of the users you want to share the playlist with. You can add up to 10 email addresses per playlist.
- Save the changes: Once you’ve added the email addresses, click on the "Save changes" button to save the playlist.
Viewing Shared Playlists
If you’ve shared a liked playlist with others, they should now be able to view it. Here’s how:
- Open the playlist: Click on the playlist’s cover art to view its details.
- Check the "Share" tab: On the playlist’s details screen, you’ll see a "Share" tab.
- Share the playlist: Click on the "Share" tab and select the users you want to share the playlist with from the dropdown menu.
Sharing a Liked Playlist with Spotify Premium
If you want to share a liked playlist with Spotify Premium, you’ll need to be a Spotify Premium subscriber. Here’s how:
- Create a new playlist: As mentioned earlier, create a new playlist and add the liked playlist to it.
- Edit the playlist: To share the playlist with Spotify Premium, you’ll need to make sure you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber. To do this, click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the playlist’s cover art and select "Edit" from the dropdown menu.
- Enable Spotify Premium sharing: In the "Edit playlist" screen, click on the "Spotify Premium" tab and toggle the switch to the right to enable Spotify Premium sharing.
- Save the changes: Once you’ve enabled Spotify Premium sharing, click on the "Save changes" button to save the playlist.
Sharing a Liked Playlist with Spotify for Artists
If you’re a Spotify for Artists, you can share your own liked playlists with other artists. Here’s how:
- Create a new playlist: As mentioned earlier, create a new playlist and add the liked playlist to it.
- Edit the playlist: To share the playlist with other artists, you’ll need to make sure you’re an Spotify for Artists account holder. To do this, click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the playlist’s cover art and select "Edit" from the dropdown menu.
- Add artist information: In the "Edit playlist" screen, click on the "Artists" tab and enter the artist’s name in the "Add artist" field.
- Save the changes: Once you’ve added the artist information, click on the "Save changes" button to save the playlist.
Limitations of Sharing a Liked Playlist
While sharing a liked playlist is a great way to get new people to listen to your music, there are some limitations to consider:
- Playlist lengths: The length of the playlist is limited to 40 minutes per track. If you have a playlist with a long series of tracks, you may not be able to share it with everyone.
- Playlist reviews: Sharing a liked playlist also means that others can leave reviews and ratings on the playlist. This can help improve the playlist’s visibility, but it can also reduce its visibility if it gets a lot of negative reviews.
- Playlist recommendations: Spotify Premium subscribers can share playlists with their friends for free, but they still have to be a Spotify Premium subscriber themselves. This means that their friends won’t be able to use the share feature unless they’re also a Spotify Premium subscriber.
Conclusion
Sharing a liked playlist on Spotify is a great way to get new people to listen to your music. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a new playlist, share it with others, and even share it with Spotify Premium subscribers. However, there are some limitations to consider, such as playlist lengths and playlist reviews. By understanding these limitations, you can maximize the effectiveness of your playlist sharing efforts and increase your music’s visibility on Spotify.