Spotify isn’t just for listening to music—it’s also a fun way to connect with friends. When you follow friends on Spotify, you can see what they’re listening to, share playlists, and even create music mixes together.
Finding and adding friends is quick and easy with the app on your phone or desktop. This guide will show you step-by-step how to do it.
Ready to make your music experience more social? Let’s get started!
Can You Follow Friends on Spotify?
Yes, you can definitely follow friends on Spotify! In fact, following others is one of the best ways to make the most out of your Spotify experience.
When you follow a friend, you can:
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See what they’re listening to (on the desktop app via the Friend Activity panel)
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Get inspired by their playlists and favorite songs
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Discover new music based on their activity
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Stay connected through shared music tastes
Following someone doesn’t require their permission, and they don’t need to follow you back—just like on Instagram. It’s a great way to stay in the loop with what your friends or favorite creators are vibing to.
Whether you want to keep up with your best friend’s latest obsessions or explore what your favorite artist is listening to, following people on Spotify makes your music journey more fun and personal.
Use an Invite Link to Add Friends on Spotify
One of the easiest ways to add friends on Spotify is by sharing or using an invite link. This is a quick and simple way to connect—no need to search for usernames or scroll through profiles.
To share your profile link:
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Open the Spotify app.
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Tap your profile icon or go to your profile page.
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Tap the three dots (•••) in the top-right corner.
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Select “Share”, then choose “Copy Link”.
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Send the link to your friend via text, email, or social media.
Once they open your link, they’ll be taken directly to your profile where they can hit Follow.
To follow a friend from their invite link:
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Just tap or click the link they sent you.
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It will open in Spotify (or ask you to open the app).
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You’ll land on their profile—tap Follow to stay connected.
Using an invite link is perfect when you can’t find someone by username or want to connect fast. It works on both mobile and desktop, making it super convenient.
Connect Your Spotify to Facebook
Want to find friends on Spotify fast? Connecting your Spotify account to Facebook makes it super easy. Once linked, Spotify will automatically show you which of your Facebook friends are also using the app—so you can follow them with just a tap.
On Mobile:
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Open the Spotify app.
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Tap your profile icon (top left).
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Go to Settings & Privacy.
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Select Social.
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Tap “Connect to Facebook” and log in.
On Desktop:
1. Open Spotify on your computer.
2. Click your profile name in the top-right.
3. Select Settings.
4. Scroll to Social and click “Connect with Facebook”.
5. Log in and allow access.
Once connected, you’ll see Facebook friends who also have Spotify. Just hit Follow on any of their profiles to start sharing and discovering music together.
Tip: If you ever want to disconnect, you can do that from the same settings area.
Search for Users
If you know someone’s Spotify username or display name, you can find and follow them manually using the search feature. This is a great option when you’re not connected through Facebook or don’t have an invite link.
On Mobile:
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Open the Spotify app.
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Tap the Search icon at the bottom.
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Type their username or display name in the search bar.
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Scroll down to the Profiles section.
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Tap their profile and hit Follow.
On Desktop:
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Click the Search bar at the top of the app.
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Enter their Spotify username.
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Look for their profile under the Profiles section.
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Click and then select Follow.
Tip: If you’re having trouble finding them, try asking for their exact username or even better, their Spotify profile link.
This method works best if your friend has a unique username. Otherwise, a direct link or Facebook connection might be faster!
Scan a Spotify Code
Another fun and fast way to add friends on Spotify is by scanning a Spotify Code. Each user, playlist, song, or album has a unique scannable code—kind of like a QR code—so you can connect instantly.
1. Ask your friend to show their Spotify Code:
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Go to their profile, playlist, or song.
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Tap the three dots (•••).
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You’ll see the Spotify Code appear under the cover photo.
2. Now scan the code:
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Open the Spotify app.
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Tap the Search icon.
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Tap the camera icon in the top-right corner.
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Point your camera at the code to scan it.
Once scanned, you’ll be taken straight to their profile, playlist, or song. You can follow them or save the content with one tap.
Bonus Tip: You can also scan a code from a screenshot—just tap “Select from photos” when opening the scanner.
Spotify Codes are perfect for in-person moments or sharing music quickly on social media. Try it next time you’re with friends!
Block Someone on Spotify
Not every connection needs to stay. If someone’s bothering you, or you just want more privacy, Spotify makes it easy to block other users. Once blocked, they won’t be able to follow you, see your activity, or access your playlists.
On Mobile or Desktop:
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Go to the user’s profile you want to block.
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Tap the three dots (•••) near their name.
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Select “Block” (or “Block User”).
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Confirm when prompted.
That’s it! The person will be instantly blocked and won’t be notified.
Need to unblock later?
Go back to their profile, tap the three dots again, and select “Unblock”.
Blocking helps keep your music experience safe and comfortable, so don’t hesitate to use it if you need to.
Final Words
Now you know how to find and add friends on Spotify. It’s a fun way to see what your friends are listening to and discover new music. You can follow them, check out their playlists, and even share your own. Music is better when it’s shared, and Spotify makes it easy. So don’t wait—start connecting with your friends today.
Open Spotify, find your friends, and enjoy the music together! 🎧