If you use Ubuntu and want the native desktop app, Spotify gives you two easy installation paths:
- install it from Snap
- install it from Spotify’s Debian repository
Official reference:
If you searched for install Spotify on Ubuntu, Spotify Linux install, or Spotify apt Ubuntu, this guide covers both common methods.
Method 1: Install Spotify with Snap
This is the quickest option on Ubuntu:
sudo snap install spotifyWhen the installation finishes, open Spotify from the app launcher or run:
spotifyVerify the installation
If Spotify launches and you can reach the login screen, the install is complete.
You can also check whether the package exists with:
snap list spotifyMethod 2: Install Spotify with APT
If you prefer a repository-based install, add Spotify’s official package source.
Add the signing key and repository
curl -sS https://download.spotify.com/debian/pubkey_5384CE82BA52C83A.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes -o /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/spotify.gpg
echo "deb https://repository.spotify.com stable non-free" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/spotify.listInstall Spotify
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install spotify-clientUpdate Spotify
If you installed with Snap:
sudo snap refresh spotifyIf you installed with APT:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgradeRemove Spotify
Snap install:
sudo snap remove spotifyAPT install:
sudo apt remove spotify-clientIf you also want to remove the Spotify repository entry:
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/spotify.list
sudo rm /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/spotify.gpg
sudo apt updateFinal note
If you want the fastest setup, use Snap. If you prefer a package repository you control through APT, the official Debian repository still works well.
