Hey everyone,
I’m trying to set up my Spotify API project and I’m stuck on the redirect URI part. I’ve seen people mention using localhost, but I’m not sure how to actually do it.
Can someone explain the steps to use localhost as a redirect URI for Spotify? I’m a bit confused about the whole process.
Is there anything special I need to do in my Spotify Developer Dashboard? Or do I just type ‘localhost’ somewhere in my code?
I’d really appreciate any help or examples you can provide. Thanks in advance!
Having worked with the Spotify API, I can confirm that using localhost as a redirect URI is indeed possible and quite useful for development. In the Spotify Developer Dashboard, navigate to your app’s settings and add ‘http://localhost:8888/callback’ (or your preferred port) to the Redirect URIs section. Ensure your local server is configured to listen on this port.
In your application code, use this exact URI when setting up the authentication flow. It’s crucial to match the URI in your code with the one in the dashboard. Remember, localhost is suitable for testing but not for production environments. For a live application, you’ll need to use a registered domain as the redirect URI.
hey, i’ve done this before! in ur spotify dashboard, add ‘http://localhost:8888/callback’ to redirect URIs. then use that same URI in ur code when setting up authentication. make sure ur local server’s actually running on port 8888 (or whatever u choose). it’s pretty simple once u get it set up!
I’ve actually gone through this process recently for a personal project, so I can share my experience. To use localhost as a redirect URI for Spotify API, you need to set it up in your Spotify Developer Dashboard first. Log in, go to your app settings, and add ‘http://localhost:8888/callback’ (or whichever port you prefer) to the Redirect URIs section.
In your code, you’ll need to use this exact URI when initializing the Spotify client or making authentication requests. It’s crucial that the URI in your code matches what you’ve set in the dashboard.
One gotcha I encountered: make sure your local server is actually listening on that port. I spent hours debugging before realizing my server wasn’t running on the port I specified.
Also, remember that localhost is only suitable for development. For production, you’ll need a proper domain. Hope this helps!
I’ve been through this process quite a few times, and it’s not as complicated as it might seem at first. Here’s what worked for me:
In your Spotify Developer Dashboard, add ‘http://localhost:3000/callback’ to the Redirect URIs section. I prefer port 3000, but you can use any port that’s not in use.
In your code, use this exact URI when setting up the auth flow. Make sure your local server is actually listening on that port - I’ve wasted hours debugging only to realize my server wasn’t running.
One thing to keep in mind: localhost is great for development, but for a production app, you’ll need a real domain. Also, be careful with your client secret - don’t accidentally push it to a public repo like I did once!
Lastly, if you’re using a framework like React or Angular, they often have built-in dev servers that make this process even smoother. Good luck with your project!