How to Add a Spotify Link to Your YouTube

Last verified 2026-07-06.

Spotify links behave differently on YouTube depending on whether you're pasting a track URL, an artist page, or a playlist. This guide covers the exact steps for each, and the deep-link trick that opens the Spotify app instead of the web player.

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1. Open Spotify on desktop or mobile. Navigate to the artist page, track, playlist, or album you want to share.
  2. Step 2. Copy the share URL. On mobile: tap ⋯ → Share → Copy link. On desktop: right-click → Share → Copy link.
  3. Step 3. Open YouTube and go to YouTube Studio → Customization → Basic info → Links.
  4. Step 4. Paste the Spotify URL into Links. Give it a title like "Listen on Spotify" or the track name.
  5. Step 5. Save. Test the link by tapping it from another device or a logged-out browser.

Web player vs Spotify app — the deep-link fix

Spotify links pasted directly on YouTube sometimes open in Spotify's web player instead of the installed app, which annoys followers who already have the app. Two fixes: (1) use a link-in-bio tool that ships Spotify embeds — followers get a playable preview and a "Open in Spotify" button that respects the app. (2) manually swap https://open.spotify.com/… for spotify://… on links where you know your audience uses the app — but note this deep link fails silently for followers without the app installed.

One Spotify link vs your whole catalog

If you're linking to Spotify, chances are you also want Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Bandcamp reachable. YouTube lets you add multiple Links entries, but stacking six streaming services in your bio looks cluttered. A link-in-bio page with per-service buttons keeps the profile clean and gives per-destination click analytics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Spotify links work without a Spotify account?

Yes — the web player opens in a browser and lets non-logged-in visitors preview 30 seconds of any track.

Can I embed a Spotify player inside my YouTube?

YouTube doesn't embed third-party players on the profile itself. A link-in-bio page can embed the Spotify player directly so followers can preview without leaving.

Why does my Spotify link open the browser instead of the app on YouTube?

YouTube passes the tap to the system browser, which may not honor the Spotify deep link if the app isn't installed on that device. A link-in-bio tool with Spotify smart links handles this reliably.

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