diff --git a/src-tauri/src/commands_v2.rs b/src-tauri/src/commands_v2.rs
index fb71352df..3afd6b559 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/commands_v2.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/commands_v2.rs
@@ -10449,6 +10449,18 @@ pub fn v2_is_running_in_flatpak() -> bool {
     crate::flatpak::is_running_in_flatpak()
 }
 
+#[tauri::command]
+pub fn v2_is_running_in_snap() -> bool {
+    crate::snap::is_running_in_snap()
+}
+
+#[tauri::command]
+pub fn v2_mark_snap_welcome_shown(
+    state: State<'_, crate::updates::UpdatesState>,
+) -> Result<(), String> {
+    crate::updates::mark_snap_welcome_shown(state)
+}
+
 #[tauri::command]
 pub async fn v2_detect_legacy_cached_files(
     cache_state: State<'_, OfflineCacheState>,
diff --git a/src-tauri/src/lib.rs b/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
index a49012152..dcdfda124 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ pub mod config;
 pub mod credentials;
 pub mod discogs;
 pub mod flatpak;
+pub mod snap;
 pub mod lastfm;
 pub mod library;
 pub mod listenbrainz;
@@ -1183,6 +1184,7 @@ pub fn run() {
             flatpak::get_flatpak_help_text,
             config::legal_settings::get_qobuz_tos_accepted,
             updates::has_flatpak_welcome_been_shown,
+            updates::has_snap_welcome_been_shown,
             lyrics::commands::lyrics_get,
             config::favorites_cache::is_track_favorite,
             commands_v2::v2_set_api_locale,
@@ -1356,6 +1358,8 @@ pub fn run() {
             commands_v2::v2_remote_control_regenerate_token,
             commands_v2::v2_remote_control_get_pairing_qr,
             commands_v2::v2_is_running_in_flatpak,
+            commands_v2::v2_is_running_in_snap,
+            commands_v2::v2_mark_snap_welcome_shown,
             commands_v2::v2_detect_legacy_cached_files,
             commands_v2::v2_reco_log_event,
             commands_v2::v2_reco_train_scores,
diff --git a/src-tauri/src/snap.rs b/src-tauri/src/snap.rs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..214cdbbdb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src-tauri/src/snap.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+//! Snap runtime detection and utilities
+//!
+//! Detects when QBZ is running inside a Snap sandbox
+//! and provides sandbox-specific guidance.
+
+use std::env;
+
+/// Check if QBZ is running inside a Snap sandbox
+pub fn is_snap() -> bool {
+    env::var("SNAP").is_ok()
+}
+
+#[tauri::command]
+pub fn is_running_in_snap() -> bool {
+    is_snap()
+}
diff --git a/src-tauri/src/updates/mod.rs b/src-tauri/src/updates/mod.rs
index d665e1f45..e37a4d786 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/updates/mod.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/updates/mod.rs
@@ -143,6 +143,11 @@ impl UpdatesStore {
             CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS flatpak_welcome_shown (
                 id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY CHECK (id = 1),
                 shown_at INTEGER NOT NULL
+            );
+
+            CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS snap_welcome_shown (
+                id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY CHECK (id = 1),
+                shown_at INTEGER NOT NULL
             );",
         )
         .map_err(|e| format!("Failed to create updates tables: {}", e))?;
@@ -273,6 +278,26 @@ impl UpdatesStore {
             .map_err(|e| format!("Failed to mark flatpak_welcome_shown: {}", e))?;
         Ok(())
     }
+
+    pub fn has_snap_welcome_been_shown(&self) -> bool {
+        self.conn
+            .query_row(
+                "SELECT 1 FROM snap_welcome_shown WHERE id = 1 LIMIT 1",
+                [],
+                |_row| Ok(()),
+            )
+            .is_ok()
+    }
+
+    pub fn mark_snap_welcome_shown(&self) -> Result<(), String> {
+        self.conn
+            .execute(
+                "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO snap_welcome_shown (id, shown_at) VALUES (1, ?1)",
+                params![now_epoch_seconds()],
+            )
+            .map_err(|e| format!("Failed to mark snap_welcome_shown: {}", e))?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
 }
 
 /// Thread-safe state wrapper
@@ -543,6 +568,16 @@ pub fn mark_flatpak_welcome_shown(state: tauri::State<UpdatesState>) -> Result<(
     state.with_store(|store| store.mark_flatpak_welcome_shown())?
 }
 
+#[tauri::command]
+pub fn has_snap_welcome_been_shown(state: tauri::State<UpdatesState>) -> Result<bool, String> {
+    state.with_store(|store| store.has_snap_welcome_been_shown())
+}
+
+#[tauri::command]
+pub fn mark_snap_welcome_shown(state: tauri::State<UpdatesState>) -> Result<(), String> {
+    state.with_store(|store| store.mark_snap_welcome_shown())?
+}
+
 #[tauri::command]
 pub fn get_current_version(state: tauri::State<UpdatesState>) -> String {
     state.current_version()
diff --git a/src/lib/components/views/SettingsView.svelte b/src/lib/components/views/SettingsView.svelte
index 25ff0d05e..1bb8c2fce 100644
--- a/src/lib/components/views/SettingsView.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/components/views/SettingsView.svelte
@@ -279,6 +279,9 @@
   // Flatpak detection state
   let isFlatpak = $state(false);
   let flatpakHelpText = $state('');
+
+  // Snap detection state
+  let isSnap = $state(false);
   let isCheckingNetwork = $state(false);
 
   // Updates state
@@ -383,13 +386,13 @@
     { id: 'developer', labelKey: 'settings.developer.title' },
   ];
 
-  // Navigation section definitions (dynamic: includes Flatpak only when running in Flatpak)
-  // NOTE: If adding new sections, add them BEFORE Flatpak. Flatpak must always be last.
-  const navSectionDefs = $derived(
-    isFlatpak
-      ? [...navSectionIds, { id: 'flatpak', labelKey: 'nav.flatpak' }]
-      : navSectionIds
-  );
+  // Navigation section definitions (dynamic: includes sandbox sections when detected)
+  const navSectionDefs = $derived.by(() => {
+    const sections = [...navSectionIds];
+    if (isFlatpak) sections.push({ id: 'flatpak', labelKey: 'nav.flatpak' });
+    if (isSnap) sections.push({ id: 'snap', labelKey: 'nav.snap' });
+    return sections;
+  });
 
 
   async function handleUpdateCheckOnLaunchToggle(enabled: boolean): Promise<void> {
@@ -1382,8 +1385,9 @@
       updatesCurrentVersion = getUpdatesCurrentVersion();
     });
 
-    // Detect if running in Flatpak
+    // Detect sandbox environments
     loadFlatpakStatus();
+    loadSnapStatus();
 
     // Check for legacy cached files
     checkLegacyCachedFiles();
@@ -2539,6 +2543,14 @@
     }
   }
 
+  async function loadSnapStatus() {
+    try {
+      isSnap = await invoke<boolean>('v2_is_running_in_snap');
+    } catch (err) {
+      console.error('Failed to check Snap status:', err);
+    }
+  }
+
   async function loadAudioSettings() {
     try {
       const settings = await invoke<AudioSettings>('v2_get_audio_settings');
@@ -5395,8 +5407,42 @@
 
   <LogsModal isOpen={showLogsModal} onClose={() => showLogsModal = false} />
 
+  <!-- Snap Section (only shown when running in Snap) -->
+  {#if activeSection === 'snap' && isSnap}
+    <section class="section snap-section" id="snap">
+      <h3 class="section-title">Snap Sandbox</h3>
+      <div class="flatpak-info">
+        <p class="flatpak-intro">
+          QBZ is running inside a Snap sandbox. Some audio interfaces need to be connected manually for the best experience.
+        </p>
+        <div class="flatpak-guide">
+          <h4>Required Plug Connections</h4>
+          <p>Run these commands to enable full audio support:</p>
+          <div class="copyable-command">
+            <pre class="code-block">sudo snap connect qbz-player:alsa
+sudo snap connect qbz-player:pulseaudio
+sudo snap connect qbz-player:pipewire
+sudo snap connect qbz-player:mpris</pre>
+            <button class="copy-btn" onclick={() => copyCommand('snap-required', 'sudo snap connect qbz-player:alsa\nsudo snap connect qbz-player:pulseaudio\nsudo snap connect qbz-player:pipewire\nsudo snap connect qbz-player:mpris')}>
+              {copiedCommands['snap-required'] ? 'Copied!' : 'Copy'}
+            </button>
+          </div>
+          <h4>Optional (External Drives / NAS)</h4>
+          <div class="copyable-command">
+            <pre class="code-block">sudo snap connect qbz-player:removable-media</pre>
+            <button class="copy-btn" onclick={() => copyCommand('snap-optional', 'sudo snap connect qbz-player:removable-media')}>
+              {copiedCommands['snap-optional'] ? 'Copied!' : 'Copy'}
+            </button>
+          </div>
+          <p class="flatpak-note">
+            <strong>Note:</strong> These settings persist across reboots and updates. You only need to run them once, then restart QBZ.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </section>
+  {/if}
+
   <!-- Flatpak Section (only shown when running in Flatpak) -->
-  <!-- NOTE: Keep this section LAST. If adding new settings sections, add them BEFORE this one. -->
   {#if activeSection === 'flatpak' && isFlatpak}
     <section class="section flatpak-section" id="flatpak">
       <h3 class="section-title">Flatpak Sandbox</h3>
diff --git a/src/lib/i18n/locales/de.json b/src/lib/i18n/locales/de.json
index de62c02ad..619e6e156 100644
--- a/src/lib/i18n/locales/de.json
+++ b/src/lib/i18n/locales/de.json
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
     "backTo": "Zurück zu",
     "updates": "Updates",
     "flatpak": "Flatpak",
+    "snap": "Snap",
     "purchases": "Einkäufe"
   },
   "home": {
diff --git a/src/lib/i18n/locales/en.json b/src/lib/i18n/locales/en.json
index bbc7106c3..673a0f055 100644
--- a/src/lib/i18n/locales/en.json
+++ b/src/lib/i18n/locales/en.json
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
     "backTo": "Back to",
     "updates": "Updates",
     "flatpak": "Flatpak",
+    "snap": "Snap",
     "purchases": "Purchases"
   },
   "home": {
diff --git a/src/lib/i18n/locales/es.json b/src/lib/i18n/locales/es.json
index ad135b245..736f0f05b 100644
--- a/src/lib/i18n/locales/es.json
+++ b/src/lib/i18n/locales/es.json
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
     "backTo": "Volver a",
     "updates": "Actualizaciones",
     "flatpak": "Flatpak",
+    "snap": "Snap",
     "purchases": "Compras"
   },
   "home": {
diff --git a/src/lib/i18n/locales/fr.json b/src/lib/i18n/locales/fr.json
index ff588c1f0..375765148 100644
--- a/src/lib/i18n/locales/fr.json
+++ b/src/lib/i18n/locales/fr.json
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
     "backTo": "Retour à",
     "updates": "Mises à jour",
     "flatpak": "Flatpak",
+    "snap": "Snap",
     "purchases": "Achats"
   },
   "home": {
diff --git a/src/lib/services/updatesService.ts b/src/lib/services/updatesService.ts
index f777e542f..d42fc1545 100644
--- a/src/lib/services/updatesService.ts
+++ b/src/lib/services/updatesService.ts
@@ -144,6 +144,7 @@ function getDevFakeRelease(currentVersion: string): ReleaseInfo | null {
 export interface LaunchUpdateDecision {
   currentVersion: string;
   showFlatpakWelcome: boolean;
+  showSnapWelcome: boolean;
   whatsNewRelease: ReleaseInfo | null;
   updateRelease: ReleaseInfo | null;
 }
@@ -173,6 +174,31 @@ export async function markFlatpakWelcomeShown(): Promise<void> {
   }
 }
 
+/**
+ * Check if running in Snap and if welcome modal has been shown.
+ */
+async function shouldShowSnapWelcome(): Promise<boolean> {
+  try {
+    const isSnap = await invoke<boolean>('v2_is_running_in_snap');
+    if (!isSnap) return false;
+    const alreadyShown = await invoke<boolean>('has_snap_welcome_been_shown');
+    return !alreadyShown;
+  } catch {
+    return false;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Mark Snap welcome modal as shown.
+ */
+export async function markSnapWelcomeShown(): Promise<void> {
+  try {
+    await invoke('v2_mark_snap_welcome_shown');
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.debug('[Updates] Failed to mark snap welcome shown:', error);
+  }
+}
+
 /**
  * Decide which modals should be shown on launch.
  *
@@ -186,6 +212,7 @@ export async function decideLaunchModals(): Promise<LaunchUpdateDecision> {
     return {
       currentVersion: getCurrentVersion(),
       showFlatpakWelcome: false,
+      showSnapWelcome: false,
       whatsNewRelease: null,
       updateRelease: null,
     };
@@ -203,17 +230,21 @@ export async function decideLaunchModals(): Promise<LaunchUpdateDecision> {
   const currentVersion = getCurrentVersion();
 
   if (getSessionFlag(SESSION_CHECK_DONE_KEY)) {
-    return { currentVersion, showFlatpakWelcome: false, whatsNewRelease: null, updateRelease: null };
+    return { currentVersion, showFlatpakWelcome: false, showSnapWelcome: false, whatsNewRelease: null, updateRelease: null };
   }
   setSessionFlag(SESSION_CHECK_DONE_KEY);
 
   // Collect all modals that need to be shown
   let showFlatpakWelcome = false;
+  let showSnapWelcome = false;
   let whatsNewRelease: ReleaseInfo | null = null;
   let updateRelease: ReleaseInfo | null = null;
 
-  // Phase 1: Flatpak welcome (highest priority, shown first)
+  // Phase 1: Sandbox welcome (highest priority, shown first)
   showFlatpakWelcome = await shouldShowFlatpakWelcome();
+  if (!showFlatpakWelcome) {
+    showSnapWelcome = await shouldShowSnapWelcome();
+  }
 
   // Phase 2: What's New for current version
   if (prefs.showWhatsNewOnLaunch && currentVersion) {
@@ -254,7 +285,7 @@ export async function decideLaunchModals(): Promise<LaunchUpdateDecision> {
     }
   }
 
-  return { currentVersion, showFlatpakWelcome, whatsNewRelease, updateRelease };
+  return { currentVersion, showFlatpakWelcome, showSnapWelcome, whatsNewRelease, updateRelease };
 }
 
 export async function openReleasePageAndAcknowledge(release: ReleaseInfo): Promise<void> {
diff --git a/src/routes/+page.svelte b/src/routes/+page.svelte
index 4f2880195..152c9f232 100644
--- a/src/routes/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/+page.svelte
@@ -375,6 +375,7 @@
   import UpdateReminderModal from '$lib/components/updates/UpdateReminderModal.svelte';
   import WhatsNewModal from '$lib/components/updates/WhatsNewModal.svelte';
   import FlatpakWelcomeModal from '$lib/components/updates/FlatpakWelcomeModal.svelte';
+  import SnapWelcomeModal from '$lib/components/updates/SnapWelcomeModal.svelte';
   import KeyboardShortcutsModal from '$lib/components/KeyboardShortcutsModal.svelte';
   import KeybindingsSettings from '$lib/components/KeybindingsSettings.svelte';
   import LinkResolverModal from '$lib/components/LinkResolverModal.svelte';
@@ -386,6 +387,7 @@
     disableUpdateChecks,
     ignoreReleaseVersion,
     markFlatpakWelcomeShown,
+    markSnapWelcomeShown,
     openReleasePageAndAcknowledge,
     resetLaunchFlow,
   } from '$lib/services/updatesService';
@@ -437,6 +439,7 @@
   let isReminderModalOpen = $state(false);
   let isWhatsNewModalOpen = $state(false);
   let isFlatpakWelcomeOpen = $state(false);
+  let isSnapWelcomeOpen = $state(false);
   let updatesLaunchTriggered = $state(false);
   let sessionReady = $state(false);
 
@@ -511,17 +514,21 @@
     updatesCurrentVersion = decision.currentVersion;
 
     // Store pending modals for sequential display
-    // Order: Flatpak → What's new → Update available
+    // Order: Flatpak/Snap → What's new → Update available
     pendingWhatsNewRelease = decision.whatsNewRelease;
     pendingUpdateRelease = decision.updateRelease;
 
-    // Show first modal in queue (Flatpak has highest priority)
+    // Show first modal in queue (sandbox welcome has highest priority)
     if (decision.showFlatpakWelcome) {
       isFlatpakWelcomeOpen = true;
       return;
     }
+    if (decision.showSnapWelcome) {
+      isSnapWelcomeOpen = true;
+      return;
+    }
 
-    // No Flatpak modal, try What's New
+    // No sandbox modal, try What's New
     showNextModalInQueue();
   }
 
@@ -581,6 +588,13 @@
     showNextModalInQueue();
   }
 
+  function handleSnapWelcomeClose(): void {
+    isSnapWelcomeOpen = false;
+    void markSnapWelcomeShown();
+    // Show next modal in queue
+    showNextModalInQueue();
+  }
+
   function handleWhatsNewClose(): void {
     isWhatsNewModalOpen = false;
     whatsNewRelease = null;
@@ -4628,6 +4642,11 @@
       onClose={handleFlatpakWelcomeClose}
     />
 
+    <SnapWelcomeModal
+      isOpen={isSnapWelcomeOpen}
+      onClose={handleSnapWelcomeClose}
+    />
+
     <!-- Track Info Modal -->
     <TrackInfoModal
       isOpen={isTrackInfoOpen}