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March 13, 20264 min read84 reads
Beatra Autoplay Mode: Never Let the Music Stop
Beatra's autoplay mode keeps music playing automatically when your queue ends. Here is how it works and how to get the most out of it.
Beatra Autoplay Mode: Never Let the Music Stop
Running out of tracks is the most common problem in any Discord music session. Beatra's autoplay mode solves this entirely — when your queue runs out, Beatra automatically discovers and plays related tracks to keep the music going without any input from you.
How to Enable Autoplay
/autoplay
Toggle autoplay on or off with a single command. When it is enabled, an indicator appears in the Now Playing embed showing that autoplay is active.
How Autoplay Works
When the queue empties, Beatra looks at the last track that was playing and searches YouTube for similar content. It selects a related track, queues it, and continues playback — all automatically.
This cycle repeats indefinitely as long as autoplay is enabled, creating an endless personalized radio experience.
Best Use Cases for Autoplay
Study Servers
Queue a lofi playlist and turn on autoplay. When the playlist ends, Beatra keeps finding and playing similar ambient music without interruption.
Gaming Sessions
Start a high-energy playlist and let autoplay continue the vibe when the manually queued tracks run out.
Music Discovery
Play a few tracks from an artist you enjoy. Autoplay will discover related artists and songs, helping you find new music you might love.
24/7 Mode Companion
Combine autoplay with 24/7 mode (Beatra Premium) and Beatra will stay in the voice channel playing music around the clock — even when the channel is empty.
Autoplay vs Manual Queueing
| Feature | Manual | Autoplay |
|---|---|---|
| Control over tracks | Full | Automated |
| Discovery of new music | No | Yes |
| Requires user input | Yes | No |
| Works with 24/7 mode | Yes | Yes |
Tips for Better Autoplay Results
- Seed with quality content — the better your last track, the better the autoplay suggestions will be
- Combine with /loop off — autoplay only kicks in when the queue actually empties, so make sure looping is disabled
- Use with Spotify playlists — import a curated Spotify playlist with
/playand let autoplay extend it naturally
Disabling Autoplay
Simply run /autoplay again to toggle it off. Autoplay also automatically disables when you use /stop to end the session.
Want more control over your queue? Check out the full queue management guide or learn about Beatra's 24/7 mode.