Adding a second account to Spotify on your phone takes two minutes and does not require logging out
Open Spotify on your phone and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap "Switch account" or "Log out" depending on your phone's version. If you see "Switch account", tap it and then tap "Create account" or "Log in" at the bottom of the screen. If you see "Log out", tap it, then tap "Log in" on the login screen and choose "Create account" or enter a different email address.
Enter the email and password for the account you want to add. Spotify will remember both accounts on your phone after this, and you can switch between them without logging out each time. The app stores login information locally on your device, so each person with access to your phone can have their own account ready to use.
If you are adding a family member's account, make sure they have their own Spotify login first. You cannot add someone else's account without their password, and you should not share passwords between people who need separate listening histories and recommendations.
Key Takeaways
- Tap your profile icon, then "Switch account" or "Log out" to add a second account without deleting the first one.
- Spotify stores multiple logins on your phone, so you can switch between accounts when ready without re-entering passwords.
- Each account needs its own email address and password — you cannot add someone else's account without their login credentials.
- Switching accounts on your phone does not affect the account on other devices, so your family members' phones and computers stay separate.
- If you forget which accounts are saved on your phone, tap your profile icon and scroll to see all stored logins under "Switch account".
Where the "Switch account" button appears on different phones
On newer versions of Spotify for iPhone and Android, the "Switch account" option sits at the bottom of your profile menu. Tap your profile icon (usually your name or a circle with your initial), scroll all the way down, and look for the button labeled "Switch account". Tap it and you will see a list of accounts already saved on your phone, plus options to log in or create a new account.
On older versions of Spotify, you may see "Log out" instead of "Switch account". Tapping "Log out" removes the current account from the screen, but does not delete it from your phone. When you tap "Log in" on the next screen, Spotify shows you a list of previously used accounts you can tap to return to when ready.
If you do not see either button, update Spotify from your phone's app store. Older versions sometimes hide account switching in different menus, and updating ensures you have the fastest way to switch.
How to create a new Spotify account directly from your phone
You do not need a computer or email app open to create a Spotify account on your phone. After tapping "Switch account" or "Log out", look for a button that says "Create account" or "Don't have a Spotify account? Sign up". Tap it and enter an email address, a password, your birth date, and your gender. Spotify will send a confirmation email to the address you entered.
Open your email app on the same phone and tap the confirmation link from Spotify. This step takes less than a minute and completes your account setup. You will return to Spotify automatically and can start using the new account right away.
If the confirmation email does not arrive within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder. Some email providers filter Spotify's confirmation emails by mistake. If you still cannot find it, go back to Spotify, tap your profile icon, and look for an option to "Resend confirmation email".
Switching between accounts without logging out
Once you have added a second account, switching takes three taps. Open Spotify, tap your profile icon in the bottom right, tap "Switch account", then tap the name of the account you want to use. Spotify loads that account's playlists, recommendations, and listening history when ready. Your previous account stays saved on your phone and does not log out.
This means you can switch back and forth as many times as you want without entering passwords again. If you share your phone with a family member, they can tap their account name and see their own music, not yours. When they switch back to your account, your playlists and recommendations reappear exactly as you left them.
Switching accounts does not affect Spotify on other devices. If you log into your account on a computer or tablet, that device shows only your account and does not see the other logins stored on your phone.
Removing an account from your phone
If you want to stop seeing an account in your "Switch account" list, tap your profile icon, then "Switch account", then press and hold the account name you want to remove. On iPhone, swipe left on the account name. On Android, tap the three dots next to it. Select "Remove" or "Delete" from the menu that appears.
Removing an account from your phone does not delete the account itself. The account still exists on Spotify's servers, and you can log back in anytime by entering the email and password again. Removing just clears it from your phone's saved login list.
If you remove an account by mistake, tap "Log in" when you see the login screen, enter the email and password, and the account will be saved on your phone again.
What happens to your music and playlists when you add a second account
Each Spotify account has its own separate music library, playlists, and listening history. Adding a second account does not merge or share any of this information. Your playlists stay in your account, and the second account's playlists stay in theirs. If you want to share a playlist between accounts, you have to create it in one account and then search for it in the other account to follow it.
Downloaded songs are also separate. If you read songs to your phone on Account A, Account B will not see those downloads. Each account stores its downloads in its own space on your phone. This means two accounts can use more storage space than one, so check your phone's available space if you plan to read music on both accounts.
Your recommendations and "Discover Weekly" playlist are unique to each account. Spotify learns what each account likes based on that account's listening history alone, so Account A's recommendations will be completely different from Account B's.
Troubleshooting account switching problems
If the "Switch account" button does not appear, make sure you are logged into at least one account. Tap your profile icon and scroll down — if you see only "Log out" and no "Switch account" option, your version of Spotify may be older. Update the app from your phone's app store and try again.
If you see "Switch account" but the second account does not appear in the list, that account has not been logged into on this phone yet. Tap "Log in" and enter the email and password for the account you want to add. After you log in once, it will appear in the "Switch account" list from then on.
If you cannot remember the password for an account you want to add, go to Spotify's website on a computer or another device, click "Log in", then click "Can't log in?" and follow the password reset steps. Once you reset the password, you can use the new password to log into that account on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than two accounts saved on my phone?
Yes. Spotify lets you save as many accounts as you want on a single phone. Each one appears in your "Switch account" list, and you can switch between them when ready. The more accounts you save, the more storage space they use if you read music on each one.
Will adding an account on my phone change anything on my computer or other devices?
No. Accounts saved on your phone stay only on your phone. If you log into a different account on your computer, that computer shows only that account. Each device has its own separate list of saved accounts.
What if I share my phone with someone and do not want them to see my account?
Remove your account from the "Switch account" list by pressing and holding it (or swiping left on iPhone) and selecting "Remove". Your account will no longer appear when they open Spotify. You can add it back anytime by logging in again with your email and password.
Can I add someone else's account if I know their password?
Technically yes, but you should not. Adding someone else's account to your phone means you can see their listening history, playlists, and recommendations. If you want to share music with someone, ask them to follow your playlists instead, or create a collaborative playlist that you both can edit.
Does switching accounts stop the music that is currently playing?
Yes. When you switch to a different account, the music stops and you see that account's home screen. You can start playing music from the new account when ready, but the previous account's song will not continue playing.