How to set up a proxy in Spotify

Spotify, a leading music streaming service, offers an expansive online music library. This versatile platform enables users to explore millions of songs, albums, and playlists across various devices, including computers, mobile devices, smart TVs, phablets, and game consoles. Key benefits of Spotify include:

• A vast selection of music across different genres and artists, with the ability to create, personalize, and share playlists.
• Offline listening capabilities, ideal for travel or areas with limited internet access, enhanced by machine learning algorithms for personalized recommendations.
• Multiple subscription plans, ranging from a free, ad-supported version to premium options offering ad-free listening, track skipping, and high-quality audio.
• Access to not just music tracks, but also a wide range of podcasts and audiobooks.

Spotify is compatible with all major platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and Mac. The web player is user-friendly, customizable, and integrates seamlessly with social networks. One limitation, however, is the service's unavailability in Russia and some regions since March 2022. Users in these areas can circumvent geographical restrictions using a proxy or VPN. For a complete list of available countries, visit Spotify's official website.

How to set up a proxy to create an account on Spotify

Using a proxy server to access Spotify or to create an account may contravene the platform's terms of service. Spotify's policy explicitly forbids circumventing geographic restrictions. Any attempt to create a personal account or unblock content via a proxy server risks account suspension or termination. It's crucial for users to adhere to the platform's usage guidelines to avoid such consequences.

Setting up a proxy in Spotify on Windows 10

To configure a global proxy on your PC, affecting all network-connected software, follow these steps:

1. Access Settings by right-clicking the Start icon and selecting “Settings”, or simply press “Win + I” on your keyboard. Navigate to the “Network & Internet” section.
   
2. In the left-side menu, choose “Proxy”. Scroll down in the main window. In the “Manual proxy setup” section, toggle “Use a proxy server” to “On”. Enter your proxy server's address and port in the respective fields. Click “Save” to apply the changes.
   

After completing these steps, it's advisable to restart your PC and verify the Internet connection. If configured correctly, applications should now route through the proxy connection. If you encounter connectivity issues, consider using a different proxy's details.

Configuring parameters via Proxifier

Proxifier is a versatile program that enables you to configure proxy servers for specific applications or your entire system. Here's how to set up a proxy in Spotify using Proxifier:

1. Download and install Proxifier from its official website. Once installed, open the program. A demo version is available, but it's a paid software. Third-party sites may offer versions with registration keys. Proxifier doesn't have localization, but it is available for various operating systems, including a beta version for Android. Open the utility, navigate to the "Profile" menu, and select "Proxy Servers".
   
2. Press "Add" to create a new connection. In the subsequent window, enter the proxy server's address and port, choose its type (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS), and if needed, provide login credentials in the "Authentication" section. Click "OK" once you've completed the form.
   
3. To connect Spotify to the server, return to Proxifier's main window, go to the "Profile" tab, and select "Proxification Rules".
   
4. Your PC, listed as localhost, should be included in the list. To integrate browsers or other programs, click "Add" and select the application's executable file.
   
5. Name the new program (any name will do). Click "Browse" and select the application's .exe file or a desktop shortcut. After adding applications, populate the "Target hosts" list. Leave the "Target port" as “Any” and avoid altering other settings. Click “OK” to save the new configurations.
   

You can verify the connection in the settings using the “Check” button. Test the application by attempting a network connection via the proxy server. If issues arise, restart the software, the streaming service, and even your PC if necessary. Once correctly set up, Proxifier will redirect the selected applications' traffic through the chosen proxy server, enhancing both regional access and online anonymity.

Setting up a proxy in the Spotify app

The Spotify development license agreement allows changing the proxy server only for security or privacy purposes. It's possible to use both third-party tools and internal settings for this. Here's how to adjust the proxy settings:

1. The installer, under 1 MB, is available on the developer's official website. Once launched on any OS, it downloads the software database. An authorization window appears post-download, where you can set up a proxy connection by clicking the “Settings” button.
   
2. The program will then ask you to choose a proxy server type: HTTP, SOCKS4, or SOCKS5. After selection, a window appears for entering proxy server details: host, port, and authentication credentials (username and password), provided by your proxy service. Once entered, click “Restart application”.
   
3. Upon restarting, log in or register. If the proxy settings are correct, you'll access the main program menu. If an error like “Server is unavailable” occurs, adjust the proxy settings.
   If the Spotify app is already running and you're logged in, you can change settings via the main user menu. In the upper right corner, click the icon and select “Settings”.
   
4. In the settings window, scroll to the Proxy Settings section. Change parameters similarly to the earlier steps, selecting the proxy server protocol type and entering the required details.
   
5. Enter IP address, port, username, and password, then restart Spotify using the “Restart application” button.
   

Note that the default setting, “Detect automatically”, allows the software to use the same internet connection as your browser and other applications. If you lack correct proxy data for bypassing regional blocks or maintaining anonymity, avoid altering the proxy settings. Adjust settings only if Spotify is blocked in your region, certain playlists or podcasts are unavailable.

How to disable proxy in Spotify

The program defaults to using the proxies installed on your PC, so there's no need to disable this feature. However, if you still want to disable the proxy in Spotify, follow these steps:
Open the main program window, go to the user settings menu, scroll to the very end of the workspace, click on "Proxy server type", and activate the "Do not use" option.
If you encounter any issues while using the program, you can return to automatic proxy server detection or adjust the settings provided by your proxy provider and then reconnect as necessary.

Disabling proxy in Windows

To disable the use of a proxy server in Windows 10 through the standard settings menu, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings. You can do this by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard and selecting the gear icon (or by using the Win + I key combination). Once in the settings menu, locate "Network & Internet" and click on it.
   
2. In the "Network & Internet" section on the left side of the window, select "Proxy". Click on this option, and a window for manually setting up a proxy will appear. Toggle the switch for "Use a proxy server" to the "Off" position.
   

After completing these steps, close the "Options" window. Your proxy settings will now be disabled. Windows 10, as well as all applications, including Spotify, will no longer use a proxy server for internet connections.

How to disable proxy for Spotify using Proxifier

1. This procedure is only necessary if you have previously launched the media player through this program. To begin, open the Proxifier application and navigate to the "Profile" tab in the program's top menu. Then, choose "Profile Servers" when activating the proxy server.
   
2. Following that, you'll need to remove any previously established proxy connections. Simply click once on the connection you wish to delete, then click "Remove" and confirm your actions by clicking "OK".
   

If there was only one proxy in the list, the connection will automatically revert to the Windows default connection settings.