Setting Spotify proxy settings when logging in

My problem:

* Installed Spotify for the first time on work machine.
* Work has very restrictive default proxy, which bans Spotify.

Thankfully being a developer in IT we know of a few more leniant alternative proxies....

Further problem:

* When launching spotify you need to log in with no option of defining the proxy to be used.
* And the error message just say unable to log in.


Solution:

* Unplug the the network cable

This prompts an error message with allow you to change the proxy settings.
Remember to plug in your cable again!

Comments

Comments below were made on a legacy Blog, before move to current Blog (February 2019)

Tony Heywood:

Thats a nice tip! I use a UK VPN Provider to get past the spotify gate keeper when I am outside the UK on holiday but this might be easier in th

13 Jun 2011, 16:15:00
Quintin T.:

Try using a VPN rather than a proxy.
usa vpn

20 Sep 2011, 06:57:00
Anonymous:

Awesome! Thanks.

8 Dec 2011, 13:18:00
MisYahd:

Laughing out loud here on my seat. Yes! The best solution for annoying proxy configuration is unplugging the cable to reset it.

17 Feb 2012, 05:39:00
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