You can delete your Spotify account through your account settings, and the process takes about five minutes
Spotify lets you delete your account from any web browser — you do not need the app. The deletion is permanent: your username becomes available again after 30 days, your playlists disappear, and anyone who followed you will see your profile as gone. If you have a paid subscription, cancelling your account also cancels any active plan, so you will not be charged again.
The steps are straightforward, but Spotify does not make the delete button obvious. Most people find it buried under account settings rather than in a menu labeled "Delete" or "Close Account". This guide walks you through the exact path and explains what happens to your data and payment method.
Key Takeaways
- You must use a web browser to delete your account — the mobile app does not have a delete option, only a way to cancel your subscription.
- Spotify keeps your account data for 30 days after deletion in case you change your mind, but you cannot log back in during that window.
- If you have a paid subscription, deleting your account when ready stops future charges, but you lose access to Premium features right away.
- Your username becomes available for someone else to use 30 days after you delete, so if you want to keep it reserved, do not delete the account.
Steps to delete your account on a computer
Go to www.spotify.com in any web browser and log in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the page and click it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.
Click Account from that menu. This takes you to your account overview page, which shows your subscription status, email, and other details. Scroll down to the bottom of this page until you see a section labeled Danger Zone or Delete Account — the exact wording varies depending on whether you use Spotify Free or Premium. Click the button that says Delete Account or Delete Your Account.
Spotify will ask you to confirm your password one more time for security. Type it in and click the confirmation button. The page will then show a message saying your account has been scheduled for deletion. That is the entire process — you are done, and your account will be fully removed after 30 days.
What happens to your data and payment method
When you delete your account, Spotify removes your listening history, saved playlists, and followers list from public view when ready. However, Spotify keeps a copy of your account data on their servers for 30 days. If you change your mind and log back in during those 30 days, your account will be restored with everything intact.
After 30 days, Spotify permanently deletes your data, including your email address from their active database. Your payment method — whether a credit card, PayPal account, or gift card — is disconnected from Spotify, but the payment method itself remains active in your bank or PayPal account. Spotify does not charge your card after deletion, even if you had an active Premium subscription.
If you had a family plan, deleting your account removes you from the family group, but it does not delete the family plan itself. The plan owner can add another person to replace you, or they can keep the remaining members as is.
The difference between deleting and cancelling your subscription
Cancelling your subscription and deleting your account are two separate actions. If you cancel your subscription, your account still exists — you can log back in anytime and use Spotify Free, or you can resubscribe to Premium without creating a new account. Your playlists, followers, and listening history all stay in place.
Deleting your account removes everything. You cannot log back in after 30 days, your username becomes available for someone else, and all your data is gone. If you think you might want to use Spotify again in the future, cancelling your subscription is the safer choice. If you are certain you will not use Spotify again and want a complete break, deletion is the right move.
To cancel without deleting, go to your Account page and look for Subscription or Billing. Click Change Plan or Cancel Subscription — do not scroll to the Danger Zone section. This downgrade to Spotify Free keeps your account active.
If you cannot find the delete button
The delete account option only appears if you are logged in through a web browser on a computer or tablet. If you are using the Spotify app on your phone, you will not see a delete option — the app only lets you cancel your subscription. Open a web browser instead and go to www.spotify.com to find the delete button.
If you are logged in on the website but still cannot find the delete button, check that you are on your Account page, not your Profile page. Your Profile page shows your public information and playlists. Your Account page shows your subscription, email, and password settings. The delete button is only on the Account page, at the very bottom.
If you are still stuck, Spotify's support team can delete your account for you. Go to support.spotify.com, click Contact Us, and explain that you want to delete your account. They will ask you to confirm your email address and may ask why you are leaving. Response times vary, but most deletion requests through support are processed within a few business days.
What to do before you delete
If you have playlists you want to keep, read or screenshot them before deletion. Spotify does not offer an automatic export tool, but you can use a third-party service like Stats for Spotify or Maroofy to save your playlist data as a file. These services connect to your Spotify account temporarily, pull your playlist information, and let you read it as a spreadsheet or text file. You can then recreate the playlists in another music service if you want.
If you have a Spotify gift card with remaining balance, use it before you delete. Once your account is gone, the gift card balance cannot be recovered. Similarly, if you have any Spotify credits or promotional offers, explore them to your account before deletion — they will be lost otherwise.
If you are on a family plan, let the plan owner know you are leaving so they can remove you or add someone else. If you are the plan owner and want to delete your account, you will need to transfer ownership to another family member first, or the entire family plan will be cancelled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my account on the Spotify app?
No. The Spotify app on phones and tablets does not have a delete account option. You must use a web browser on a computer or tablet and go to www.spotify.com, log in, and navigate to your Account settings. The app only lets you cancel your subscription, which keeps your account active.
What if I change my mind after deleting?
You have 30 days to log back in and restore your account. Go to www.spotify.com, enter your email and password, and your account will be reactivated with all your data intact. After 30 days, restoration is not possible — your account and all associated data are permanently deleted.
Will Spotify refund me if I delete my account mid-subscription?
Spotify does not refund unused subscription time. If you delete your account on the 15th of the month and your billing date is the 30th, you lose the remaining days. If you want a refund, contact Spotify support before deleting and ask about a prorated refund — they sometimes grant them for specific circumstances, but it is not may provide.
Does deleting my Spotify account delete my Apple Music or YouTube Music account?
No. Spotify is separate from other music services. Deleting your Spotify account only affects Spotify. Your accounts on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or any other service remain active and unaffected. You would need to delete those accounts separately if you want to.
Can someone else use my email address to create a new Spotify account after I delete mine?
Yes, but not when ready. For 30 days after deletion, your email address is reserved and cannot be used to create a new account. After 30 days, anyone can sign up for Spotify using that email address. If you want to prevent this, you can change your email address before deleting your account, or you can log back in during the 30-day window and change it then.