Many audiophiles prefer using centralized media servers or custom music players (such as Volumio, Kodi, or self-hosted audio dashboards) rather than official apps. A valid ARL token allows these custom systems to authenticate into a user's personal Deezer account and stream playlists directly. 2. Metadata and Playlist Backup

In the left-hand sidebar, expand the "Cookies" section and select https://www.deezer.com .

: Services like Music Assistant use it to manage Deezer as a music source in home automation environments. Security Warning Your ARL token is essentially your session password .

Many open-source tools, independent media players, and backup scripts require a Deezer ARL token to function. By inputting this token into a third-party application, the app can bypass standard login screens and access Deezer’s library directly through your account permissions. How the ARL Token Works Technical Overview

Double-click the column and copy the long string (typically about 192 characters). Mozilla Firefox Log in at deezer.com . Press F12 and select the Storage tab. Expand Cookies and select https://www.deezer.com . Find the arl cookie and copy its value. Safari

You can manually extract this token using any desktop web browser:

Expand the section in the left sidebar and select the Deezer URL. Locate the arl key in the list.

stands for Authentication Request Link . It is a specific string of characters (a cookie) that Deezer uses to keep a user logged in to the web player.

There are two common methods: