Change your password from the Spotify website or app

The fastest way to change your Spotify password is through the account settings on Spotify's website. Go to www.spotify.com, sign in with your current password, and click your profile name in the top right corner. Select Account from the dropdown menu, then find the Password section and click Change. You'll enter your current password once, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches.

If you prefer to change it on your phone or tablet, open the Spotify app, tap Home, select the gear icon for Settings, scroll down to Account, and tap Password. The steps are the same: current password, then your new password entered twice. Either method takes about two minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password on Spotify's website or in the mobile app by going to Account settings and selecting Password.
  • Spotify will ask you to enter your current password before letting you set a new one, so you need to remember what it is.
  • Your new password should be at least 8 characters long and different from passwords you use on other accounts.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign-in page instead of trying to change it.

What makes a strong new password

Spotify requires your new password to be at least 8 characters long. Beyond that minimum, a stronger password uses a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — something like BlueSky$2024 or Coffee7!Morning. Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts, because if one service gets hacked, someone with your password can try it on Spotify, your email, your bank, and everywhere else you use it.

Do not use information someone could guess from your social media, like your pet's name, your birth year, or your hometown. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone can generate and store a strong password for you, so you only have to remember one master password.

When to change your password right away

Change your password when ready if you think someone else knows it or has used your account. Signs include unfamiliar playlists appearing in your library, songs added to your queue that you did not create, or login notifications from cities or devices you do not recognize. Spotify sends an email when someone signs in from a new device, so check your email inbox for unexpected login alerts.

If you use the same password on Spotify as you do on other websites, and one of those websites gets hacked, change your Spotify password even if Spotify itself was not breached. Hackers often test stolen passwords on popular services like Spotify, Netflix, and Gmail.

Sign out of other devices after changing your password

Changing your password does not automatically sign you out of devices where you were already logged in. If someone else had access to your account, they could still use it on their phone or computer until you remove them. Go back to Account settings on the website, scroll down to Sign out everywhere, and click that button. This logs you out of Spotify on every device at once.

After you sign out everywhere, sign back in on your own devices using your new password. This confirms that only you have access and locks out anyone who had your old password.

If you cannot remember your current password

The password change form requires you to enter your current password first. If you cannot remember it, do not try to guess — go to the Spotify sign-in page at www.spotify.com/login and click Forgot your password? instead. Spotify will send a reset link to the email address on your account. Click that link, and you can set a completely new password without needing the old one.

Check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see the reset email within a few minutes. If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, you will need to contact Spotify Support through the help page at support.spotify.com.

Passwords for accounts linked to Facebook or Google

If you signed up for Spotify using your Facebook or Google account instead of an email address, you do not have a Spotify password to change. Instead, your Spotify login is controlled by whichever service you linked — Facebook or Google. To find your Spotify account, change the password on that linked account instead.

If you want to switch to a regular Spotify password, go to Account settings and look for Password. You should see an option to set a password for the first time. Once you create one, you can sign in with either your email and new password or continue using Facebook or Google — the choice is yours.

What happens after you change your password

Your new password takes effect when ready. You can keep using Spotify on any device where you were already signed in — changing your password does not interrupt your music. The next time you sign in on a new device or after signing out, use your new password instead of the old one.

Spotify does not send a confirmation email when you change your password, but you will see a notification in your Account settings showing when the change happened. If you see a password change you did not make, someone else may have had access to your account. Change it again right away and sign out everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I change my Spotify password?

Change it whenever you think someone else might know it, or if you reuse the password on other accounts and one of those gets hacked. If your password is unique to Spotify and you are the only one who knows it, changing it every few months is reasonable but not required.

Can I change my password on a computer I do not own?

Yes, you can change your password from any computer or phone. However, after you change it, make sure to sign out of that device by going back to Account settings and clicking "Sign out everywhere." This removes access from any device where you were logged in.

What if I change my password but still see someone else's activity on my account?

Sign out everywhere when ready, then change your password again. If the unauthorized activity continues, contact Spotify Support at support.spotify.com and describe what you are seeing. They can check your account for security issues and help you regain control.

Will changing my password affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and all your account data stay exactly the same. Changing your password only changes how you sign in — it does not touch anything in your library.