Spotify error 101: How to solve the problem

If you want to start Spotify and only get error 101, there is a problem with the internet connection. Especially after an update of the operating system, it can happen that changed settings or programs prevent access to Spotify. You can easily fix the problem yourself.

How to fix Spotify error 101

1. If you see error 101 on the display as soon as you start Spotify, first check the current server status of Spotify. Whether there are widespread problems, you can find out, for example, on the official Instagram account of Spotify, regional server problems best at allestörungen.de.
2. If an update of the operating system of your device has recently succeeded, the firewall or your antivirus program may prevent access to Spotify. Navigate to the settings of both applications and add Spotify to the list of programs allowed to access the Internet in the menu.
3. You may need to restart your device for the change to take effect.

More Spotify errors

There exists a number of other Spotify error messages, which can often already be solved by logging out and logging in again.If restarting Spotify does not solve the problem, restart your computer or smartphone and connect to the WLAN again. If this step also does not help, uninstall Spotify and reinstall the application on your device.