Spotify is one of the world's leading music streaming apps thanks to its endless list of great music, podcasts, and other content. While the app works flawlessly for most users, some people may face issues like we are going to address today.

In this guide, we'll show you tips you can try if you keep getting the "Spotify can't play right now" error while playing music on Spotify software on your PC.

How to fix the "Spotify won't play right now" error?

There can be many reasons for the "Spotify can't play this right now" error. Some people may encounter this error message due to licensing issues, while others may receive it due to account status or limitations. Other users may also receive the same error message if the Spotify app cache is corrupted or the player is not working properly.

Below are solutions you can try if you encounter this error and don't know how to fix it.

1: Update the Spotify app.

Make sure your Spotify app is completely up to date. The Windows version updates automatically, but you can always manually check for new updates by going to Spotify Settings > Help > About Spotify.

2: Restart the Spotify app.

A quick restart of the faulty app can sometimes fix all sorts of problems. Make sure you try a quick restart to fix the "Spotify can't play this right now" error.

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3: Restart your computer.

Another simple solution you can try is restarting the PC. Do this if updating the Spotify app doesn't change anything.

4: Log in to your Spotify account.

Logging out of your Spotify account and logging back in may fix this error message. To sign out of the Spotify app, click the arrow next to your profile name at the top and select Sign Out. Then make sure you restart the app before signing back into your account.

5: Disable hardware acceleration in the Spotify app.

One of the reasons for not being able to play Spotify songs could be hardware acceleration in the app. To check if this is done, you can disable the hardware acceleration feature. Here's what you need to do:

  • Open the Spotify desktop app.
  • Click on the three dots at the top left.
  • Select Edit.
  • Select "Settings".
  • Scroll down and click "Show advanced settings".
  • In the "Compatibility" section, disable the "Enable hardware acceleration" button.
  • Restart the Spotify app and check if Spotify continues to play.

6: Update the Spotify app cache in your local files.

The reason for this error is that the local files for your Spotify app might be corrupted or damaged. To fix this problem you can try clearing the local cache files on your hard drive.

7: Change the streaming quality on Spotify.

If Spotify can't play songs right now, you can also choose a different streaming quality for your songs. Go to Spotify Settings and select Streaming Quality under Audio Quality.

8: Reinstall Spotify.

The last solution you can try is to uninstall and reinstall the app. Try this if none of the solutions so far have solved the problem.

Final thoughts

Hope one of these solutions works for you. Let me know who did it. However, if the problem persists, it is most likely an account issue. don't worry You can always contact Spotify support. Write them about your problem; They will listen and decide for you.