How To Fix A Firewall May Be Blocking Spotify ( Error Code: auth:16) On Windows 10/11
3How To Fix A Firewall May Be Blocking Spotify ( Error Code: auth:16) On Windows 10/11
When you are trying to login to your Spotify account and you input your right credentials instead a message is shown on your screen A firewall may be blocking Spotify. Please update your firewall to allow Spotify. Additionally you could try changing the currently used proxy setting (Error code: auth: 16).
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The Windows Operating System includes a built-in firewall to keep the system safe from network hackers and other similar threats. For most people, their Window firewall only works in the background and does not cause interference or issues with other programs. However, some Spotify users, particularly those who use the Windows desktop app version,may encounter firewall-related issues or errors.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.