If the Spotify has been allowed to run through your Firewall but with no success, you can disable your firewall in your Mac temporarily. To check whether Spotify is listed and enabled in the Security & Privacy settings, select Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Files and Folders, then check if Spotify is listed and enabled. To allow Spotify app and service to connect, click the Add button, then select the Spotify app in the dialog that appears > Add > OK. When Firewall is on, click the Firewall Options. Click the padlock icon to unlock it to make changes. You need to allow Spotify's programs through your Firewall. The firewall settings in your Mac may block Spotify due to security issues can cause the app not to work properly. After your Mac is updated, reopen the Spotify app and check if it works fine.

If Software Update finds new software, click the Update Now or Upgrade Now button to install it.

Click General in the sidebar > Software Update. Please also make sure the MacOS is up-to-date. After the Spotify app is on its latest version, check if the problem persists. In the Spotify app, click the Profile icon > Update available. Please check the Spotify app updates and update to its latest version. If Spotify app is on its old version, it won't work as expected on your Mac. After you restart your Mac, reopen the Spotify app. Please make sure to deselect 'Reopen Windows when logging back in' to make sure app windows that are open to reopen when your Mac restarts. In the upper left corner, choose the Apple Menu > Restart. If Spotify app still won't open after your restart it, please try restart your Mac to open it again. In the Force Quit Applications window, select Spotify > Fore Quit. In the Spotify app, open the Apple Menu > Fore Quit. Clean Uninstall the Spotify AppĪ restart of the Spotify app usually resolves any software glitches that may cause Spotify app not working on Mac.

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