How to use Spotify in Russia and Ukraine

Spotify does not work in Russia and Ukraine, and yet these countries had a lot of fans. Layfhaker tells how and why it is necessary to use the service, regardless of the complexity.

Spotify - one of the first streaming music service. It provides legal access to a huge music catalog and the possibility of online play tracks without having to buy them. Users appreciate Spotify playlists for successful and accurate selection of songs to the tastes of the audience, as well as availability on all popular platforms.

Officially, the service does not work in Russia and Ukraine, however, despite the difficulties in registering and installing applications is still in demand among music lovers. In fact, the problems are not so much. By following these simple rules, you can easily enjoy music from the 300 millionth catalog Spotify.

How to register a Spotify account in Russia and Ukraine

Spotify checks your location when registering, so you can not create an account from the country where the service is not supported. The good news is that the check is performed by IP-address, and it is easy to replace by a

Here's how:

1. using TunnelBear, Browsec or whatever the VPN, Masquerading resident of the country in which Spotify officially running. US is fine.
   
2. With the included VPN go on Spotify.com and hit Get Spotify Free.
3. Fill in the form and confirm registration. Done!
   

How to install Spotify mobile app

Immediately after registration will begin downloading Spotify desktop client, which is installed without any problems. With a little more complicated mobile applications.

The Russian and Ukrainian Google Play Spotify versions do not. Install it on your Android-smartphone can only be downloading the APK-file from the Internet. For example, APKMirror.

On iPhone and iPad, you can install applications only from the company store. so you have create an account in the US App Store and download the Spotify client from there. It's not hard.

Applications should function. But to upgrade will have to download a new APK-file or logout in shtatovskih Apple ID. Also, due to Spotify restrictions need to once every two weeks to go to your account through a VPN.

Also, the free version can not be:

• save tracks to your device and listen to them offline;
• including high-quality streaming;
• miss more than six songs per hour (the mobile version only);
• select a specific song in the playlist (the mobile version only);
• disable ads.

All of these restrictions do not affect the use of the service, especially in the computer. Mediatheque Spotify available to all in full. However, for $ 10 a month, you can purchase a subscription and forget about all the limits.

How to pay for a subscription to Spotify

Buy premium subscription via PayPal or you can refill your account with Spotify gift certificate to the desired amount. In both cases, there are some nuances.

For payment via PayPal will have to create a fake web American account. But then translate it means from the main PayPal-account to which the card is linked Russian or a Ukrainian bank.

With gift certificates easier. they can be Buy on eBay and replenish Spotify account, simply enter the code. They are searched upon request Gift Card Spotify Premium. Buy better with reliable retailers with a large number of lots sold.