funkwhale/docs/user_documentation/plugins/scrobbler_plugin.md

# Scrobbler plugin

```{note}
If you want to use [Last.fm](https://last.fm) to scrobble your listens, your pod admin needs to set up an API account. Contact your {term}`pod` admin if you have any questions.
```

The __Scrobbler__ plugin enables you to submit ({term}`scrobble<Scrobbling>`) listens to a scrobbler service. Scrobbling listens helps you build up a profile of your music tastes. It also enables you to keep a record of your listens.

```{tip}
Using ListenBrainz or Maloja? Check out the [ListenBrainz](listenbrainz_plugin) and [Maloja](maloja_plugin) plugins!
```

The __Scrobbler__ plugin supports any scrobbling service that uses the Audioscrobbler protocol. To set up the __Scrobbler plugin__:

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:::{tab-item} Desktop
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1. Log in to your account.
2. Select the cog icon ({fa}`cog`) or your avatar to expand the user menu.
3. Select {guilabel}`Settings`.
4. Scroll down to the {guilabel}`Plugins` section.
5. Select {guilabel}`Manage plugins`.
6. Find the {guilabel}`Scrobbler` plugin.
7. Toggle the {guilabel}`Enabled` switch.
8. Enter the {guilabel}`URL of the scrobbler service`. If you leave this field blank, the plugin defaults to __Last.fm__.
9. Enter {guilabel}`Your scrobbler username`. You can set this up on your scrobbler service.
10. Enter {guilabel}`Your scrobbler password`. You can set this up on your scrobbler service.
11. Select {guilabel}`Save`.

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:::{tab-item} Desktop
:sync: desktop

1. Log in to your account.
2. Select the cog icon ({fa}`cog`) or your avatar to open the {guilabel}`Options` menu.
3. Select {guilabel}`Settings`.
4. Scroll down to the {guilabel}`Plugins` section.
5. Select {guilabel}`Manage plugins`.
6. Find the {guilabel}`Scrobbler` plugin.
7. Toggle the {guilabel}`Enabled` switch.
8. Enter the {guilabel}`URL of the scrobbler service`. If you leave this field blank, the plugin defaults to __Last.fm__.
9. Enter {guilabel}`Your scrobbler username`. You can set this up on your scrobbler service.
10. Enter {guilabel}`Your scrobbler password`. You can set this up on your scrobbler service.
11. Select {guilabel}`Save`.

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That's it! You've set up the __Scrobbler__ plugin. When you listen to tracks, the plugin sends the information to your scrobbler service.