Here’s how to do that.

Once a Group Session is live,everyone will have the same playback controls.

Anyone can play, pause, skip or add tracks in the queue at any time.

The Connect and Start a Jam options in the Spotify mobile app for iOS.

To limit participants to adding tracks only, select thegearicon and deselectLet others change what’s playing.

Open theSpotify appon your phone or tablet.

Select a song or podcast episode.

Options to share a Spotify Jam link and end the session in the Spotify mobile app for iOS.

Tap theConnecticon on theNow Playingbar.

SelectShare linkto share a link with friends in messaging apps like Messages,WhatsApp, orFacebook Messenger.

To end the Jam, tapEnd.

Anyone can exit a Jam by selectingLeave.

If the host leaves the Jam, this action automatically ends the listening session for everyone.

What Is Spotify Jam (formerly Group Session)?

Once connected, you and your friends can listen to any song or podcast on Spotify simultaneously.

Spotify introduced the Group Session feature in May 2020 and Spotify Jam in 2023.

Jam hosting is only available to Spotify Premium users, but free users can join listening sessions.

The Jam feature is also available on Spotifys desktop app by right-clicking a song or playlist.

On the mobile app, selectHome> yourprofile icon>prefs and privacy>View profile>Edit.

The display name shows up in your profile, in the app, and playlists.

Your Premium membership stays active until the next billing cycle, then it switches to free.

You won’t lose your playlists or saved music with the change.

From the Discord app, openUser Settingsand selectConnections>Spotify.