How to Scrobble Music from Spotify to Last.fm

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Scrobbling music is the process of tracking and recording your listening habits, including the songs you play, how often you play them, and other data. One popular way to scrobble music is by using the music streaming service Spotify and the social music platform last.fm. By linking your accounts, you can easily track and share your listening activity with others. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of how to scrobble music from Spotify to Last.fm.

1. Creating a Last.fm Account and Linking it to Spotify

Creating a Last.fm Account

  1. Go to Last.fm and click on the “Join” button in the top-right corner of the page.
  2. Fill in your personal information such as email address, username, and password.
  3. Read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
  4. Click on the “Create my account” button to complete the registration process.

Linking Last.fm to Spotify

  1. Log in to your Last.fm account.
  2. Go to the settings page by clicking on your profile picture and selecting “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Under the “Applications” tab, click on the “Connect” button next to Spotify.
  4. You will be redirected to Spotify’s authorization page. Click on the “Agree” button to grant access to last.fm.
  5. Your Last.fm and Spotify accounts are now linked.

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2. How to Scrobble Music from the Spotify Desktop App

Scrobbling Automatically

  1. Open the Spotify desktop app and log in to your account.
  2. Go to the “Edit” menu and select “Preferences“.
  3. Scroll down to the “Scrobbling” section and make sure the option “Scrobble to Last.fm” is checked.
  4. You can also choose to scrobble from a specific device by selecting it from the dropdown menu under “Scrobble from“.
  5. Click on the “Save” button to apply the changes.

Manually Scrobbling a Song

  1. Play a song on Spotify and let it finish.
  2. Go to your Last.fm profile and click on the “Scrobble now” button next to the song you want to scrobble.
  3. A notification will appear in the bottom-right corner of the page, confirming that the song has been scrobbled.

3. How to Scrobble Music from the Spotify Mobile App

Enabling Scrobbling

  1. Open the Spotify mobile app and tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen to access settings.
  2. Scroll down and select “Social“.
  3. Tap on the toggle button next to “Scrobble to Last.fm” to enable scrobbling.
  4. A pop-up window will appear asking for your Last.fm credentials. Enter your username and password, and tap on the “Log in” button.
  5. Your Spotify and Last.fm accounts are now linked, and scrobbling will be enabled.

Manually Scrobbling a Song

  1. Play a song on Spotify and let it finish.
  2. Go to your Last.fm profile and click on the “Scrobble now” button next to the song you want to scrobble.
  3. A notification will appear in the bottom-right corner of the page, confirming that the song has been scrobbled.

4. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Songs Not Scrobbling

If you encounter issues with songs not scrobbling, try the following solutions:

  • Log out of both your Spotify and Last.fm accounts and then log back in.
  • Clear the cache and cookies from your browser.
  • Make sure you have an active internet connection.
  • Update to the latest version of Spotify.
  • Disconnect and reconnect your Spotify account in Last.fm’s settings.

Incorrect Song Titles or Artists

If a song scrobbles with incorrect information such as title or artist, it could be due to the following reasons:

  • The song is not available on Last.fm’s database.
  • The song’s metadata is incorrect.
  • You are listening to a live version or remix of the song.

FAQs

How often does Last.fm scrobble songs from Spotify?

Last.fm scrobbles songs in real-time, so as soon as you finish playing a song on Spotify, it will be scrobbled to your Last.fm profile.

Can I scrobble a private session on Spotify?

No, Last.fm cannot track your listening activity during private sessions on Spotify. If you want to scrobble songs, make sure you are not in a private session.

Do I need a paid subscription for Last.fm to scrobble from Spotify?

No, both free and paid users of Last.fm can scrobble music from Spotify.

Can I disconnect my Spotify account from Last.fm?

Yes, you can disconnect your Spotify account from Last.fm at any time by going to your settings page and clicking on the “Disconnect” button next to Spotify under the “Applications” tab.

Can I scrobble from multiple Spotify accounts to one Last.fm account?

Yes, you can link multiple Spotify accounts to one Last.fm account and scrobble from all of them.

Conclusion

Scrobbling from Spotify to Last.fm is a great way to keep track of your listening habits and discover new music. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily connect your accounts and start scrobbling both automatically and manually. If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section, and if your question is not answered, check out the FAQs. Happy scrobbling!

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