Spotify lets users create QR-like codes to share their favorite music, and these can then be scanned by other users to instantly open the song or playlist. A Spotify code is a unique code that's designed specifically for use with the Spotify app. While users have the option to share music using links, a code has more varied uses. It can be embedded on a website, added to social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat, or used by brands in marketing and promotional materials.

To share a link to a Spotify song or playlist, tap on the three-dot icon next on the song or playlist page to open the menu. Click on the Share button which will bring up the option to share it on various messaging and social media apps. Alternatively, click on Copy link to generate a URL that can then be shared anywhere. On the Spotify desktop player, right-clicking on an item, clicking on the three-dot menu button, and then Share will bring up the option to Copy link.

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The method to get a Spotify code is different than a link. Every song, playlist, album, or podcast on Spotify has a unique code. To access this, open the Spotify app and click on the three-dot menu button next to any item that needs to be shared. A menu will appear with options to like, download, add to a playlist, share, and more. The top of the page should display artwork with a code that looks like an audio waveform underneath it. To save this code, take a screenshot of the page and save it to the phone's gallery.

Customize Your Spotify Codes

Scan Spotify Codes

Spotify also lets users download high-resolution codes that can be shared in messaging apps and on social media. The first step to do this is to copy the URL for the item to be shared using the steps mentioned earlier. Then, open the Spotify Codes website, and paste the link in the box. Click on Get Spotify Code. Users now have the option to customize the code, either by changing the background color, bar color, size, or image format. Once the changes have been made, click on the Download button. An image of the code will be downloaded, and can now be shared in various apps.

Once a code is generated or shared, other users can scan it using their Spotify app. The option to scan a code is available only on the mobile app. All users need to do is tap on the search button in Spotify and then tap the camera icon. Give Spotify permission to use the camera if asked. Tap on Scan, and point the camera at the Spotify code. Alternatively, tap on Select from photos. Choose an image that has a screenshot of the code, and the item will immediately open in the Spotify app.

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Source: Spotify Support, Spotify Codes