Spotify export guide

How to export your followed artists from Spotify

Spotify can export your account data as a zip file. TrackMoose can read the YourLibrary.json file inside it and turn your followed artists into a better starting point for recommendations.

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Export steps

  1. 01

    Open Spotify privacy settings

    Go to spotify.com/us/account/privacy/ and sign in to the Spotify account you want to export.

  2. 02

    Request account data

    Under Download your data, choose Account data and submit the request.

  3. 03

    Confirm the email

    Spotify sends a confirmation email. Click Confirm so the export request actually starts.

  4. 04

    Wait for the zip

    Spotify says the export can take up to 30 days. When it is ready, download and extract the zip file.

  5. 05

    Find YourLibrary.json

    Inside the extracted Spotify data, find YourLibrary.json. TrackMoose reads artist names from that file.

  6. 06

    Upload it to TrackMoose

    Open Favorite Artists in TrackMoose, use Bulk import, upload YourLibrary.json, then save the artist list.

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Quick answers

How long does Spotify data export take?

Spotify data export can take up to 30 days after you confirm the request by email.

Which Spotify file does TrackMoose need?

TrackMoose needs YourLibrary.json from the Spotify account data zip.

Do I need Spotify Premium?

No. A free Spotify account works the same for TrackMoose import and recommendations.