Can You Play Spotify on GTA 5? Solved!

Part 1. How to Connect Spotify to GTA V for Music Playback

Let's get this out of the way—there's no official way to connect Spotify to GTA 5. Rockstar hasn't added Spotify integration, so you won't find a button in the settings to stream your playlists through the in-game radio.

That said, there's a clever workaround using a mod that lets you play music from Spotify Web Player while cruising through Los Santos. It's not flawless (for example, music keeps playing when the game is paused), and it only works if you're a Premium user. But if you're fine with those quirks, it's a fun way to bring your own tunes into the game.

Step 1Install the Spotify Mod for GTA 5

1. Download and install OpenIV if you don't already have it. You'll need it to edit game files.
2. Open OpenIV and go to:

   
   mods\update\update.rpf\common\data\dlclist.xml
   

3. Open dlclist.xml for editing, then add the following line to the list:

   
   <Item>dlcpacks:/spotifyradio</Item>
   

4. Save and close the file, then exit OpenIV.
5. Open the mod folder you downloaded—there should be one called "Place in GTA Root".
6. Open that folder, select everything inside, and drag all the files into your GTA 5 main install folder:

   
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto V
   

Step 2Log In and Use Spotify in GTA 5

1. Launch GTA 5.
2. A browser window will open asking you to sign in to Spotify. This is an official login page handled by Spotify for security.
3. Once signed in, return to the game.
4. Get in any vehicle and switch the radio station to Spotify Radio.
5. Press F10 for extra controls—change playlists, adjust volume, or reconnect if needed.

Step 3Set a Default Spotify Playlist

To set a playlist that plays by default:

1. Open your web browser and go to Spotify Web Player.
2. Open the playlist, album, or artist page you want to use.
3. Copy the link by clicking the three dots (More) > Share > Copy link to playlist (or album/artist).
   Example:

   
   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX0XUsuxWHRQd → 37i9dQZF1DX0XUsuxWHRQd
   

4. In your GTA 5 folder, open GTASpotify.ini using Notepad.
5. Find the line:

   
   DefaultPlaylist=<
   

   And update it to:

   
   DefaultPlaylist=37i9dQZF1DX0XUsuxWHRQd
   

6. Save and close the file.

Part 2. How to Play Spotify on GTA V on PC

If you're playing GTA 5 on PC, there's a built-in feature that lets you bring your own music into the game—Self Radio. No mods, no extra installs. Just your favorite tracks playing as if they were part of the game.

Listen to Spotify while you play GTA 5 on PC:

Back when GTA 5 first launched on PC, players could simply drop MP3s into a special folder, and the game would treat those files as a custom radio station. Once your songs are in place, go to Settings > Audio in the game and scan for music. You can set Self Radio to shuffle tracks, play them in order, or even mix them into the regular radio rotation. It's simple—and it works great.

Tool Required: ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

These days, most people stream music with apps like Spotify. But Spotify doesn't work directly with GTA 5, even if you've downloaded songs offline with a Premium account. That's because those tracks are protected by DRM and can't be used outside the Spotify app.

To get around this, you'll need a tool like ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. It lets you download and convert Spotify songs into formats supported by GTA 5—MP3, WAV, FLAC, and more. The process is quick (up to 15× faster), and it preserves nearly all the original quality.

Once your tracks are converted to MP3, just drop them into the Self Radio folder and scan them in. That's it. Now, instead of flipping through the in-game stations, you'll be cruising through Los Santos with your own perfect playlist in the background.

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Step 1Download Spotify Music to MP3

1. Download and install the ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer.
2. Open ViWizard and sign in with your Spotify account to access your music library.
3. Browse your library or search for specific songs, albums, or playlists you want to play in GTA 5.



4. Click the "+" button to add your selected tracks to the conversion list.
5. In ViWizard, go to Preferences > Convert and set the output format to MP3. Choose 320kbps for the best audio quality.



6. Once your settings are ready, click Convert. ViWizard will quickly convert your Spotify music to MP3, up to 5 times faster than usual.

Step 2Import Spotify Songs into the GTA 5 User Music Folder

1. Open File Explorer and go to:
   This PC\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\User Music.
2. Drag and drop the converted MP3 files from ViWizard into the User Music folder.

Step 3Listen to Spotify Music in GTA 5

1. Start the game on your PC.
2. Pause the game, then navigate to the Settings menu.
3. Under Audio settings, select Perform Full Scan for Music to detect the new tracks in the User Music folder.
4. Restart GTA 5 to apply the changes.
5. Once the game has restarted, go to Settings > Audio > Radio Station and change the "Radio Station" to "Self-Radio" mode. This will activate the custom music you added to the User Music folder.
6. Get in a car, and your Spotify tracks will play automatically through the Self-Radio station. You can adjust the playlist order and manage it while playing.

Part 3. How to Play Spotify on GTA V on Xbox

The Spotify app is available on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Xbox One to listen to your favorite music and podcasts on your console. If you want to listen to Spotify while playing GTA 5, you just need to open the Spotify app on your console, and select music to play before you start GTA 5.

How to Play Spotify on Xbox One

Spotify comes to Xbox One for you to play Spotify music on Xbox One directly. Here you'll find the complete guide on how to play Spotify on Xbox One and listen to tunes offline.

Listen to Spotify while you play GTA 5 on Xbox:

1. Ensure that you have downloaded and installed the Spotify app on your Xbox console from the Microsoft Store.
2. Launch the GTA 5 game on your Xbox console.
3. Open the Spotify app on your Xbox console. Press the Xbox button your controller to bring up the Xbox Guide, then select Spotify.
4. If you haven't logged in yet, you need to enter your Spotify email address and password, and open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet, and find your device using Spotify Connect, then select LOG IN WITH PIN. After that, go to the pair page on another device and enter the pin you see on your screen.
5. Once you are logged in to Spotify, start playing music or podcasts within the app. The audio will continue playing in the background while you play GTA 5.
6. While you game, you can control Spotify directly from the Xbox Guide using your controller. You can change your music selection, skip songs, play/pause, or adjust the volume. Alternatively, you can use Spotify Connect on another device to control your music remotely.

Part 4. How to Stream Spotify on GTA V on PlayStation

Your PlayStation allows you to play music in the background while you use other apps and games, such as GTA 5. With Spotify app, you can choose what music or podcasts you'd like to listen to while in a gaming session.

How to Connect Spotify to PS5

Now the native Spotify app is available on PlayStation 5! Come here to see how to set up Spotify Music on your PS5 console!

Listen to Spotify while you play GTA 5 on PlayStation:

1. Ensure you had downloaded and installed the Spotify app on your PS4 or PS5 from the PlayStation Store on your console.
2. Launch the Spotify app on your console. From there you'll need to use Spotify Connect to find your console on another device. On your mobile, go to Settings > Devices > Devices Menu, and select your console.
3. On the Spotify login screen, select Log in and enter your Spotify account credentials. After logging in, select "Link Accounts".
4. Press the PS button on your controller to open the quick menu while in the Spotify app.
5. In the quick menu, navigate to the Music tab and select Spotify from the options available.
6. From the home screen of your console, navigate to the GTA 5 game icon.
7. Select the GTA 5 game icon and press the X button on your controller to launch the game.
8. Once the GTA 5 is running and you are in the game's main menu or gameplay, you can proceed to play your favorite Spotify music or podcasts. The Spotify music will continue playing in the background while you are in the GTA 5 game.

The Bottom Line

One of the coolest things about GTA 5 is being able to play your own music in the game. Now with ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, you can play any song from Spotify's library and keep rocking on in the game. And actually, in this way, you can get pretty much everything from Spotify on GTA5. You can listen to a radio podcast from Spotify and chill on the coastal high way, download a playlist for specific mood and play on GTA for an ultimate gaming experience and anything you can think of.