How to use Pandora from our desktop app

Pandora's desktop app is available for Mac and Windows computers.

How to install the app
Auto-launch and login settings
Keyboard shortcuts
Explicit Content filtering
How to turn off notifications
Troubleshooting the desktop app

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How to install the app

On Mac:

You can install the Pandora desktop app from a Mac computer here.

Open the downloaded file and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

*Minimum System Requirements: Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite or later.
 

On Windows:

You can find the Pandora app in the Windows Store on your device. Search for Pandora in the upper right corner and click Get to install.

Downloading any app from the Windows Store will require that you have a Microsoft account and password. The email address and password for your Microsoft account may be different than those on your Pandora account.

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Auto-launch and login settings

You can adjust your settings to keep Pandora from launching with your computer or playing automatically. 

To do that on a Mac:

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Go to Users & Groups.
3. Click Login Items (next to Password).
4. Select Pandora.
5. Click the subtract ( - ) icon at the bottom of that list.

To do that on Windows:

1. Right-click the Start button.
2. Select Task Manager.
3. Click the Startup tab. (If you don't see the Startup tab, select More details.)
4. Select Pandora.
5. Select Disable.

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Keyboard shortcuts

If you have media keys (volume, play/pause, skip) on your keyboard, you can use them to control playback on the Pandora desktop app.

Other shortcuts on Mac:

• Play/ Pause: Space
• Skip Forward: ⌘→
• Skip Backward: ⌘←
• Shuffle: ⌘S
• Repeat: ⌘G
• Thumb Up: ⇧⌘↑
• Thumb Down: ⇧⌘↓

Other shortcuts on PC:

• Play/ Pause: Space
• Skip Forward: Ctrl→
• Skip Backward: Ctrl←
• Shuffle: Ctrl S
• Repeat: Ctrl G
• Thumb Up: ⇧Ctrl↑
• Thumb Down: ⇧Ctrl↓
• Thumb Down: ⇧Ctrl↓

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Explicit Content filtering

Setting your Explicit Content filter will restrict Pandora from playing tracks on your stations or displaying ads with explicit language.

However, this will not censor tracks, albums, podcasts or playlists with "E" labels.

To adjust your filter from the desktop app:

1. Click the icon (initial or picture) in the top right corner.
2. Select Settings then Content Settings.
3. Toggle the Explicit Content switch ON to allow explicit content or OFF to restrict explicit content.
4. Enter your password to confirm changes.

Please note: while setting your Explicit Content filter from the desktop app will also affect your account on any mobile devices and the web, it will not affect in-home devices such as game systems, TVs and Blu-ray players. These devices filter explicit content by default because they are frequently used in family settings.

To find steps to adjust the Explicit Content filter on these devices, visit In the Home / On the Go.

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How to turn off notifications

If you prefer not to receive notifications on your desktop you can use the following steps to turn off this setting.

If you're using a Windows computer:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Then select Notifications & Actions.
3. Find Pandora. Some users may need to scroll down to Get notifications from these senders.
4. Switch setting to Off.

If you're using a Mac computer:

1. Go to System Preferences.
2. Then select Notifications.
3. Find Pandora.
4. Set Pandora alert style to None.