ARL stands for Account Request Link or, more accurately, a persistent token stored in your browser's cookies. Think of it as a digital key. When you log into Deezer via a web browser, the server gives your browser an ARL cookie. This cookie tells the server, "This user is already verified; don't ask for a password again."
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | “ARL invalid” | Expired or wrong cookie | Re-copy ARL from browser | | No FLAC downloads | Account is not HiFi | Upgrade or accept MP3 | | GUI won’t open | Missing dependencies | Install Python + PyQt or use the standalone .exe | | Downloads stuck | Deezer API changes | Update deemix to latest version |
Alternative: Some users prefer using the web-based GUI (deemix-webui) via Docker, but the native GUI is simpler for most. deemix gui arl
ARL stands for Authentication Required Link. It’s essentially your session token for Deezer.
Here’s the key: Deemix does not bypass Deezer’s authentication. To download anything, deemix needs to identify itself as you (a Deezer user). That’s where the ARL comes in. ARL stands for Account Request Link or, more
When you log into Deezer in a browser, the site stores a long string in your cookies — that’s your ARL. By copying that string into deemix, the app can:
⚠️ Important: Without a valid ARL, deemix will not work. With a free Deezer account, you’re limited to MP3 128 kbps. With a Deezer HiFi account (paid), you can download FLAC. Alternative: Some users prefer using the web-based GUI
ARL tokens do not last forever. If deemix suddenly stops downloading or asks you to log in again:
🛡️ Security tip: Treat your ARL like a password. Anyone with your ARL can access your Deezer account and download using your subscription.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | “Invalid ARL” | ARL expired or wrong | Log out of Deezer → log back in → get new ARL | | Downloads stuck | ARL revoked by Deezer | Refresh ARL | | Only 128 kbps | Free ARL | Upgrade to HiFi and use the new ARL | | FLAC not available | HiFi ARL not recognized | Clear cache, restart GUI, re-paste ARL |