The Ultimate Guide: How to Add Your Own Local Music to Spotify

We’ve all been there: you have a rare mixtape, an unreleased demo, a custom mashup, or an indie track that isn’t streaming anywhere on Spotify. Instead of switching between apps to listen to your favorites, did you know you can seamlessly blend your own audio files into your daily Spotify rotation?

By utilizing Spotify’s Local Files feature, you can bridge the gap between your personal music library and your cloud-based playlists. Here is everything you need to know to get your tunes playing seamlessly across your devices.

Step 1: Prep Your Files on Desktop

Before touching your phone, you need to set up your music library on a computer (Windows or Mac). Spotify doesn’t host your personal files on its servers; instead, it syncs them locally from your computer to your other devices over your Wi-Fi network.

• Organize your tracks: Create a dedicated folder on your computer (