You cannot see your current Spotify password, but you can reset it in minutes
Spotify does not show you your password anywhere — not in the app, not on the website, not in your account settings. This is intentional security design. If you have forgotten your password, the only way forward is to reset it, which takes about five minutes and sends a reset link to the email address connected to your account.
If you still have access to that email account, you can regain access to Spotify when ready. If you have lost access to the email address itself, the process takes longer but is still possible.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify passwords cannot be viewed or recovered — they can only be reset through the email address on your account.
- If you remember your email address, go to the Spotify login page, click "Can't log in?", and follow the reset link sent to your inbox.
- The reset link expires after one hour, so check your email when ready and look in spam folders if the message does not appear in your inbox.
- If you no longer have access to your account email, contact Spotify Support through the website and provide proof of identity to regain control.
Reset your password if you remember your email address
Go to www.spotify.com and click the login button. On the login page, you will see a link that says "Can't log in?" — click it. Enter the email address connected to your Spotify account, then click the button to request a reset.
Spotify will send a password reset link to that email address within a few minutes. Open your email, find the message from Spotify (check your spam or promotions folder if it does not appear in your main inbox), and click the reset link. The link takes you to a page where you create a new password. Type your new password twice to confirm it, then click the button to save the change. You can now log into Spotify with the new password on any device.
The reset link expires one hour after Spotify sends it. If you do not click the link within that time, you will need to request a new one by repeating the steps above.
What to do if you cannot access your account email
If the email address on your Spotify account no longer works — you deleted it, lost access to it, or it was compromised — you cannot reset your password through the normal process. Instead, you will need to contact Spotify Support directly.
Go to www.spotify.com/support and look for the option to contact support. Explain that you cannot access the email address on your account and cannot reset your password. Spotify will ask you to verify your identity by providing information like your full name, the email address on the account, the date you created the account, or payment information if you have a paid subscription. This verification can take several days.
Once Spotify confirms your identity, they can either reset your password or help you change the email address on the account so you can reset it yourself. Keep your responses detailed and honest — vague answers slow down the process.
Prevent this from happening again
Write your Spotify password in a password manager — a tool like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone or browser. Password managers store passwords securely and fill them in automatically, so you never have to remember them or type them by hand. Most are free or cost a few dollars per month.
Make sure the email address on your Spotify account is one you still use and can access. If you have changed email addresses, update it in your account settings before you lose access to the old one. Go to your Spotify account page, click Account, then look for the section labeled Email or Login email. You can change it there without needing your password.
Why Spotify does not show your password
Spotify stores passwords in an encrypted form that even Spotify employees cannot read. This means if someone breaks into Spotify's servers, they cannot steal your actual password — they only get the encrypted version, which is useless to them. If Spotify could show you your password, that would mean they could read it too, which would make your account less find.
The same protection applies to almost every website you use. Banks, email providers, and social media platforms all work the same way: they cannot show you your password because they do not store it in a readable form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reset my Spotify password without an email address?
No, you need access to the email address on your account to reset the password yourself. If you have lost that email, contact Spotify Support and provide proof of identity. They can verify you own the account and either reset your password or change the email address so you can reset it yourself.
How long does the password reset link stay active?
The reset link expires one hour after Spotify sends it. If you do not click it within that time, request a new one by going to the login page, clicking "Can't log in?", and entering your email address again.
Will resetting my password log me out on all my devices?
Yes. When you reset your password, Spotify logs you out of the app and website on every device. You will need to log back in with your new password on each device where you use Spotify.
What if I do not recognize the email address on my Spotify account?
Contact Spotify Support when ready. Someone may have created an account using your information, or your account may have been compromised. Provide as much detail as you can about when you created the account and what you remember about it. Spotify can help you regain control or close the account if it is not yours.
Can I change my password without resetting it?
No. Spotify does not have a "change password" option that requires your old password. The only way to change your password is through the reset process, which requires access to your email address.