How to scan spotify code from camera roll

If you’re an avid Spotify user you’ve probably noticed these unique Spotify codes that are available for songs, playlists, and artist profiles. These codes were created to simplify the process of sharing music and podcasts. Spotify has its users best interest at heart, isn’t that nice of them 🙂

We’re here to help you out and teach you how to find a Spotify code, how to use a Spotify code, and how to scan a Spotify code. We realize that everyone is not super familiar with these QR style codes and may need a quick walkthrough.

On a quick side note, our team has spent hours building out some of the best Spotify playlists for nearly every genre so if you’re looking for some great playlists, check some of them out on Spotify HERE. Now let’s dive right in and learn more about Spotify codes.

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Below is a step by step guide on how to find a Spotify code, how to use a Spotify code and how to scan a Spotify code on your iPhone or Android.

When listening to a song, browsing an artist’s profile, rocking out to your favorite playlist, etc. just click on the three little dots in the top right corner.

How to scan spotify code from camera roll

The image that displays here is known as the Spotify code. Click on it and it will enlarge the Spotify code.

How to scan spotify code from camera roll

How to use a Spotify code

Once you’ve found the Spotify code you want to use you can save it to your photos and post it on your social channels, email it to your fans, place it on your website and distribute it however you’d like. You can always be “old school” and just have your friends scan it directly from your phone.

How to scan spotify code from camera roll

How to scan a Spotify code

Scanning a Spotify code is a pretty simple process. Just tap the search bar in Spotify as you would when you’re about to search an artist, song, playlist, podcast, etc. and as soon as your keyboard pops up take a look in the top right corner. You’ll find a little camera icon. This is the icon you’ll want to click if you’re going to scan a Spotify code.

How to scan spotify code from camera roll

Once you click on the icon it’ll ask for access to your camera and photos. Select yes and you’ll be able to scan a Spotify code.

How to scan spotify code from camera roll

If you saved a Spotify code previously or received a Spotify code as an image, be sure to save it to your device and then select the Spotify code from your photos rather than scanning a Spotify code directly from someone’s device.

Hopefully, this cleared up some of the questions you had regarding Spotify codes. If you know someone who’s wondering how to find a Spotify code, how to use a Spotify code, or how to scan a Spotify code please feel to share this article with them.

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How do I scan a QR code with Spotify on my phone?

To scan a Spotify code, all you have to do is open your Spotify Android or iOS app. From there, head to the Search bar, located at the bottom between Home and Your Library. Select the camera icon in the search bar at the top, and then point your camera at whichever Spotify code you would like to open.

How do I find my camera code for Spotify?

To pull up a Spotify Code, just tap the “three dots” button on the right side of the screen while playing a song, or looking at an artist or playlist. To scan one, go to the search bar, tap the camera icon then hover the camera over a code on a phone, computer screen or printout.

Can you scan a Spotify code without Spotify?

Spotify Codes can only be read from the in-app scanner on the Spotify app.