{"id":76079,"date":"2026-03-16T18:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloudspinx.com\/?p=76079"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:51:22","slug":"how-to-install-spotify-on-linux-mint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/how-to-install-spotify-on-linux-mint\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install Spotify on Linux Mint 22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this short article we will be showing you how to install Spotify on Linux Mint 22. Spotify<\/a>\u00a0is a free to use music streaming service with subscription for premium content at a small fee. Spotify has been very successful as it serves millions of users every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotify enables you to stream music of your favorite artists, filter latest songs and albums, create custom playlists, shuffle play, share music and podcasts. Spotify is available for installation on Windows, Linux distributions, macOS and Mobile devices powered by iOS and Android operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the next steps to install and use Spotify on Linux Mint 22 Desktop system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Update System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Update the packages index cache by running the command below as root or user with sudo privileges on the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sudo apt update<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
An upgrade can also be performed if no installed software packages will be affected in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
In case of an upgrade system reboot will be required before you continue with the installation of Spotify on Linux Mint 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo reboot<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Add Spotify APT repository<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You can install Spotify on Linux Mint 22 from Snap package or Spotify supported APT repositories. We’ll use APT installation method for one basic reason – easy to update the package at a later stage after installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add Spotify Debian repository to your Linux Mint system by running the following command in the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
echo \"deb https:\/\/repository.spotify.com stable non-free\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/spotify.list<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Once the repository file is created import GPG key for signature verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
curl -sS https:\/\/download.spotify.com\/debian\/pubkey_C85668DF69375001.gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes -o \/etc\/apt\/trusted.gpg.d\/spotify.gpg<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Inform the system of the additional repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$ <\/mark>sudo apt update<\/mark>\nGet:1 http:\/\/repository.spotify.com stable InRelease [3,316 B]\nIgn:2 http:\/\/packages.linuxmint.com vanessa InRelease\nGet:3 http:\/\/repository.spotify.com stable\/non-free amd64 Packages [1,671 B]\nGet:4 http:\/\/repository.spotify.com stable\/non-free i386 Packages [1,171 B]\nGet:5 http:\/\/security.ubuntu.com\/ubuntu jammy-security InRelease [110 kB]\nHit:6 http:\/\/archive.ubuntu.com\/ubuntu jammy InRelease\nHit:7 http:\/\/packages.linuxmint.com vanessa Release\nHit:8 http:\/\/archive.ubuntu.com\/ubuntu jammy-updates InRelease\nGet:10 http:\/\/archive.ubuntu.com\/ubuntu jammy-backports InRelease [99.8 kB]\nFetched 216 kB in 1s (244 kB\/s)\nReading package lists... Done\nBuilding dependency tree... Done\nReading state information... Done\nAll packages are up to date.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
From the list of added repositories we can confirm spotify <\/strong>is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Install Spotify on Linux Mint 22<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
With the repository configured as expected run the next commands to install Spotify on Linux Mint 22:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt install spotify-client<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Begin installation of Spotify on Linux Mint 22 by agreeing to the prompt using y<\/strong> key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Spotify client can be launched on Linux Mint 22 using the command line interface:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spotify<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Or from Desktop applications launcher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Before being able to stream music files you’ll need to create an account or login with existing credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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That’s how easy it can be to install and start using Spotify on Linux Mint 22 Desktop machine. We have more articles covering Linux Mint usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n