3 Ways to Install Spotify [Music Streaming] in Fedora Linux

If you're a music lover who uses Fedora Linux as their primary operating system, you might be wondering how to install Spotify. Luckily, it's relatively easy to get Spotify up and running on Fedora Linux. In this article, we'll explore three different ways to install Spotify on Fedora Linux.

Install Spotify Using Flatpak

One of easiest ways to install Spotify on Fedora Linux is to use Flatpak. Flatpak is a packaging system that allows developers to distribute applications across different Linux distributions. Here's how to install Spotify using Flatpak −

Open terminal on your Fedora Linux system.

Type following command and press Enter to install Flatpak −

sudo dnf install flatpak

Once Flatpak is installed, you can use following command to add Flathub repository −

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Finally, use following command to install Spotify −

flatpak install flathub com.spotify.Client

Once installation is complete, you can launch Spotify from applications menu or by typing following command in terminal −

flatpak run com.spotify.Client

Install Spotify Using RPM Fusion

Another way to install Spotify on Fedora Linux is to use RPM Fusion repository. RPM Fusion is a third-party repository that provides additional packages for Fedora Linux. Here's how to install Spotify using RPM Fusion −

Open terminal on your Fedora Linux system.

Type following command and press Enter to install RPM Fusion repository −

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

Once RPM Fusion repository is installed, you can use following command to install Spotify −

sudo dnf install spotify-client

Once installation is complete, you can launch Spotify from applications menu or by typing following command in terminal −

spotify

Install Spotify Using Snap

Snap is another popular packaging system that can be used to install Spotify on Fedora Linux. Here's how to install Spotify using Snap −

Open terminal on your Fedora Linux system.

Type following command and press Enter to install Snap −

sudo dnf install snapd

Once Snap is installed, you can use following command to install Spotify −

sudo snap install spotify

Once installation is complete, you can launch Spotify from applications menu or by typing following command in terminal −

spotify

Install Spotify Using Third-Party Package Manager

There is a third-party package manager called "dnf-plugins-core" that can be used to install Spotify on Fedora Linux. Here's how to install Spotify using dnf-plugins-core package manager −

Open terminal on your Fedora Linux system.

Type following command and press Enter to install dnf-plugins-core package −

sudo dnf install dnf-plugins-core

Once dnf-plugins-core package is installed, you can use following command to add RPM Fusion repository −

sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo=https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free.repo

Use following command to enable RPM Fusion repository −

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

Finally, use following command to install Spotify −

sudo dnf install spotify

Once installation is complete, you can launch Spotify from applications menu or by typing following command in terminal −

spotify

Install Spotify Using Source Code

If you're comfortable with compiling software from source code, you can download Spotify source code and build it on your Fedora Linux system. Here's how to install Spotify using source code −

Open terminal on your Fedora Linux system.

Type following command to install required dependencies −

sudo dnf install git gcc make openssl-devel glibc-devel glib2-devel json-c-devel libcurl-devel libXScrnSaver-devel dbus-devel qt5-qtx11extras-devel qt5-qtbase-devel qt5-qtmultimedia-devel qt5-qttools-devel

Once dependencies are installed, use following command to download Spotify source code −

git clone https://github.com/Spotifyd/spotifyd.git

Change directory to downloaded source code directory −

cd spotifyd

Use following command to compile source code −

cargo build --release

Once compilation is complete, you can use following command to install Spotify −

sudo make install

Once installation is complete, you can launch Spotify from applications menu or by typing following command in terminal −

spotifyd

Install Spotify Using Wine

If none of the previous methods work for you, another option is to install Spotify using Wine. Wine is a compatibility layer that allows running Windows applications on Linux. Here's how to install Spotify using Wine −

Open the terminal on your Fedora Linux system.

Type the following command and press Enter to install Wine −

sudo dnf install wine

Download the Spotify Windows installer from the official website.

Navigate to the directory where the downloaded installer is located and right-click on it.

Select "Open with Wine Windows Program Loader" from the context menu.

Follow the instructions provided by the installer to complete the installation process.

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Spotify by searching for it in the applications menu or by typing the following command in the terminal −

wine "C:\Program Files\Spotify\spotify.exe"

Tips and Troubleshooting

• If you encounter any issues with any of the methods mentioned above, make sure to check for updates and try again. Also, check the Spotify forums for any reported issues or solutions.

• If you're having trouble with the sound output, make sure your system's sound settings are properly configured.

• Some methods may require enabling third-party repositories, so be sure to proceed with caution and only enable trusted repositories.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are several ways to install Spotify on Fedora Linux. You can use Flatpak, RPM Fusion, Snap, dnf-plugins-core, or even compile source code to get Spotify up and running on your Fedora Linux system. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, so choose one that best fits your needs. Regardless of method you choose, you'll be able to enjoy your favorite music on Spotify in no time.