Firewall blocking Spotify: Fix the auth:3 error today! 🔥
Some users have reported an error when trying to log into their Spotify accounts. The full error message reads:
“A firewall may be blocking Spotify. Please update your firewall to allow Spotify.. Additionally, you could try changing the proxy settings you are using (Error code: auth:3)”
The error code at the end of the message may vary depending on your operating system. For example, you might receive 'Spotify error code: auth:39' or 'Spotify error code: auth:30', etc. If you see this error message on Spotify, here are some tips for resolving it. 🎧
1. Restart your computer
Restarting your computer isn't a foolproof solution to the error message, but it's worth a try! Sometimes, Spotify displays this message because of an occasional error, not because something is wrong. 👍
So, if you are not using any VPN/Proxy service, it is best to restart your computer. To restart a Windows computer, click on the Windows Start button > Power Option and select Reboot.
After restarting, open the Spotify desktop app and log in to your account. If you're still receiving the error message, try the following methods. 🚀
2. Disable VPN
The error message itself recommends that you modify or disable your proxy settings. While there is an option to modify proxy settings in the Spotify desktop client, if you're using a VPN, you should keep it disabled!
When you connect to a VPN, the Spotify client attempts to connect to a server in a different region. If the server is too far from your location, the desktop client won't be able to connect and will display an error message. 🌍
So, if you're using a VPN on your Windows computer, it's best to disconnect it for a while. Once disconnected, restart your computer and open the Spotify client again. This time, the error message will likely be resolved.
3. Allow Spotify through the Firewall
If you're still seeing Spotify error code 39, your firewall application is blocking the Spotify client. Additionally, the error message states, "A firewall may be blocking Spotify." Therefore, you need to disable the firewall program or allow the Spotify application. 🔥
It's quite simple to allow an application through a firewall in Windows. To do so, follow these simple steps:
1. First, click on Windows search and type Firewall and network protection. Next, open the Firewall & Network Protection app from the list.
2. On the screen of Firewall and protection network, scroll down and click on the option 'Allow an application through the firewall'.
3. On the next screen, click the button Change settings.
4. Next, search for Spotify Music and check the box for both Private as for Public.
5. After making changes, click the button OK.
4. Disable Proxy settings in the Spotify app
This method will disable the Proxy settings in the Spotify desktop client to resolve the error message "A firewall may be blocking Spotify." Here's what you need to do.
1. First, click on Windows Search and type Spotify. Then open the Spotify desktop app from the list.
2. When you open the app, click on the three points in the upper left corner.
3. Hover over Edit and select Preferences.
4. In Spotify Preferences, scroll down to the Proxy settings. Under Proxy type, select No Proxy.
5. Select the correct region in your Spotify account
We don't know how it works, but many Spotify users have reported fixing the "A firewall may be blocking Spotify" error by selecting the correct country or region in their account. So, you can try it! Here's how.
1. Open the Spotify app in your web browser and log in to your account.
2. When the Spotify app opens, click on the icon Profile in the upper right corner.
3. In the menu that appears, select Edit profile.
4. Now click on the drop-down menu below Country or region and choose the corresponding option. Once done, click on Save profile.
Once you've made the change, reopen the Spotify app on your PC. This should fix the problem. 😊
6. Reinstall the Spotify app
If you followed all the steps correctly, the error message "A firewall may be blocking Spotify" may already be resolved. However, if you continue to see the message, it's recommended that you review your changes again. 🧐
Alternatively, you can reinstall the Spotify app. Reinstalling is not related to a proxy or VPN, but it will remove corrupted app files. Many users have reported fixing the Spotify error code 39 or error message. Firewall may be blocking Spotify when reinstalling the application.
However, reinstalling will delete all your settings and user data. To reinstall Spotify, open the Control Panel and uninstall the Spotify app. Once uninstalled, download and install the latest version of Spotify on your computer.
The message 'A firewall may be blocking Spotify' or the Spotify Access Error Code 39 These errors are usually related to a VPN, proxy, or firewall application. This error can be easily resolved if you find the root cause. If you need more help resolving the Spotify firewall error, let us know in the comments. Also, if you found this article helpful, please share it with your friends. 🔄
