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Recommendations have always been at the <\/span>heart of the Spotify<\/span><\/a> experience<\/span><\/a>. Friends and family share their favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more from Spotify millions of times each month. That\u2019s because word of mouth is one of the most powerful ways for people to discover their next favorite track.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Spotify users have told us they want a dedicated space within the app to share songs, podcasts, or audiobooks they\u2019re excited about with friends and family, and an easy way to keep track of recommendations. For artists, authors, and creators, easier sharing means more word-of-mouth recommendations and helps create new fans. Our goal is to give users what they want and make those moments of connection more seamless and streamlined in the Spotify app.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why, beginning this week, Messages will start rolling out to Free and Premium users aged 16 years and older in select markets on mobile devices.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re sharing a new audiobook with a friend for book club, bonding over your new favorite song, or swapping history podcasts with Dad, the right recommendation can spark a great conversation with those closest to you. Messages are a fast and convenient way to share and chat about what you\u2019re listening to with the people you care about. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Messages also open up new opportunities for artists, authors, and creators\u2014more users can spread the word about an artist\u2019s track or creator\u2019s podcast with their friends and family, helping drive discovery.<\/span> Messages are one-on-one conversations where you can share Spotify content and react with text and emojis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Messages are for the conversations you\u2019re already having about music, podcasts and audiobooks with your friends and family. It\u2019s easy to start a chat in the app with people you know and have previously shared Spotify content with. You\u2019ll also see suggested people to message based on things like whether you\u2019ve previously shared Spotify content with them, joined Jams, Blends, or collaborative playlists together, or if you share a Family or Duo plan. <\/span><\/p>\n As always, you should continue sharing Spotify content directly through your favorite platforms like <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>TikTok<\/span><\/a>, and more. Messages on Spotify are designed to complement these integrations, not replace them, and we\u2019re excited to continue offering more ways to drive hype for the Spotify content you love, wherever you are.<\/span><\/p>\n With Messages on Spotify, users are always in the driver\u2019s seat. Users have the choice to accept or reject message requests from friends and family. Spotify\u2019s <\/span>Terms of Use<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Platform Rules<\/span><\/a> against illegal and harmful content still apply to Messages, so if something doesn\u2019t feel right, you can easily report that content or account. You can report by holding down on the message in question, selecting \u201cReport,\u201d and choosing how the message violates our <\/span>Terms of Use<\/span><\/a> and\/or <\/span>Platform Rules<\/span><\/a>. You are also able to block other users and opt out of Messages entirely through Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To help ensure a secure sharing experience, conversations are protected with industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. This means your data is protected by encryption when it\u2019s stored and when it\u2019s on the move. In keeping with our platform best practices, Spotify will utilize proactive detection technology to scan messages for certain unlawful and harmful content, and our moderators will review reported content. This two-pronged approach helps us offer a safer environment while respecting user privacy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is just the beginning. We\u2019re excited to continue building and refining the experience for more Spotify users around the globe in the months ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source newsroom.spotify.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Recommendations have always been at the heart of the Spotify experience. Friends and family share their favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more from Spotify millions of times each month. 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<\/span><\/p>\nHere\u2019s how Messages work<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Messages puts you in control of the conversation with the people you care about<\/b><\/h2>\n