Deezer User Token [better] May 2026
A "Deezer user token" typically refers to either an API access token for developers or an ARL cookie
used by third-party applications to bypass standard login requirements. 1. ARL Token (Common for Third-Party Apps)
The "arl" token is a long string of characters stored in your browser cookies that acts as a persistent login session. How to find it: Log in to the Deezer website on a computer browser. Developer Tools Application from the left sidebar and click on www.deezer.com Find the row named ; the value in the "Value" column is your token. 2. API Access Token (For Developers) deezer user token
If you are building an app, you must use Deezer’s OAuth 2.0 flow to generate an access token. The primary URL used for retrieving these tokens is
1. Third-Party Clients & Open-Source Apps
Official Deezer apps consume significant system resources. Lighter clients like DeezPlayer, Stremio (with Deezer add-ons), or Roon require your user token to access your library without logging in through a browser. A "Deezer user token" typically refers to either
Token vs. Password
- Your Password: Unlocks your account entirely. It should never be shared.
- Your User Token (arl): Unlocks specific permissions for a limited time (though Deezer tokens are notoriously long-lived). It acts like a digital keycard for a specific hotel room. You can revoke it without changing your password.
3.4 Step 3 – Exchange code for tokens (server-side, more secure)
If using response_type=code:
GET https://connect.deezer.com/oauth/access_token.php
?app_id=APP_ID
&secret=APP_SECRET
&code=AUTH_CODE
Response:
access_token=...&expires=...&refresh_token=...
How Long Does a Token Last?
access_token(via API login): 1 to 24 hours.arlcookie token: Approximately 1 year from the date of last login. However, Deezer can invalidate it earlier if:- You change your password.
- You log out explicitly from “all devices” in account settings.
- Deezer detects suspicious activity (e.g., too many API requests from a single token).
How the Token is Used
Behind the scenes, any time the Deezer app loads a playlist, downloads an offline track, or skips a song, it is attaching this token to an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) request header. The server checks the token, sees it’s valid, and serves the content.
Why do third-party tools want it?
Official apps use OAuth (Open Authorization) flows—complex handshakes that are difficult to reverse-engineer. Third-party tools (like Deemix or Freezer) bypass the official graphical login by asking you for your raw arl token. This allows the tool to impersonate your official Deezer account programmatically. Your Password: Unlocks your account entirely
Method 3: Using a Browser Extension (Not Recommended for Security)
Several "Deezer Token Finder" extensions exist on Chrome Web Store. Use these with extreme caution. These extensions read your cookies and send them to third-party servers. It is always safer to use the manual Developer Tools method.
2. Reverse Engineering Mobile Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Authors: S. A. Mirheidari, S. Arshad, et al.
Published in: ACM Computing Surveys, 2021
Why it’s relevant: Describes methods to extract API tokens from mobile apps – directly applicable to Deezer token extraction.
