Spotify Codes are a quick and easy way to share and discover any music on Spotify. If you want to show your friends your latest discovery, check out your friend’s favorite playlist or podcast episode, or check out what they’ve been jamming to, scanning a Spotify Code can take you straight there—no typing or searching required.
If you don’t know how to create these codes? Where can you find them, and how do you scan them? Don’t worry. This Spotihax article will teach you simple words for creating and scanning Spotify Codes straight from your device.
What is a Spotify Code?
A Spotify Code is a scannable image that works like a QR code, but it’s specifically designed for Spotify content. You can generate a code for anything on Spotify—songs, albums, playlists, profiles, or podcasts. Anyone who scans these codes using the Spotify app will be instantly taken to that exact content. It’s a super-easy way to share your favorite music or discover new tunes with friends!
How to Generate Spotify Code
Want to share your latest playlist or a new music find? And want to create its Spotify code. Just follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app and any song, album, or playlist you want to share.
- Tap the three dots (•••) next to the song.
- Then, scroll down to see the option “Show Spotify Code.” Click on it.
- Now your code is created—take a screenshot and save it. And share it with a friend to scan!
How to Scan a Spotify Code
If your friend shares the Spotify code with you or you share the code with your friend, follow these steps to scan the code.
- Open the Spotify app on your phone.
- Tap on the Search tab at the bottom.
- At the top, tap the camera icon (right next to the search bar).
- Point your camera at the Spotify Code you want to scan.
- Boom! It opens up instantly in the app.
- Also, you can select screenshots from the photos your friend shares with you. It instantly takes you to that exact content.
And that’s it! Now you know how to create and scan Spotify Codes and start listening to music in seconds. Scanning a code is a quick and easy way to share and discover music with friends, whether it’s a song, album, or playlist. Give it a try next time you see one — happy listening!
FAQs
How do I search Spotify with a code?
Tap the search bar, then hit SCAN. Point your camera at a Spotify Code, and you’re all set!
Can you scan a Spotify code from a screenshot?
Yes, you can scan a Spotify code from a screenshot.
Are Spotify codes copyrighted?
Yes, Spotify codes and technology are also protected by copyright and trademark.
