You can change your Spotify email in account settings on any device
To change the email address linked to your Spotify account, go to your account settings, find the email field, and enter your new address. Spotify will send a confirmation link to that new email — you must click it within 24 hours or the change does not take effect. The process takes about five minutes and works the same way whether you use the web player, the desktop app, or the mobile app.
This matters for your security because a stale or compromised email address can leave your account vulnerable. If someone gains access to an old email account you no longer monitor, they can use the password reset feature to lock you out of Spotify. Changing your email to one you actively use and protect is one of the simplest ways to keep control of your account.
Key Takeaways
- You must confirm your new email address by clicking a link Spotify sends within 24 hours, or the change will not save.
- Change your email through account settings on the web at spotify.com, in the desktop app, or in the mobile app settings menu.
- If you no longer have access to your old email address, you may need to contact Spotify support to verify your identity before changing it.
- Your password stays the same after you change your email — you log in with the new email address and your existing password.
- Changing your email does not affect your playlists, saved songs, or listening history.
How to change your email on the web
Open spotify.com in your browser and log in with your current email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. You will land on your account overview page.
Scroll down until you see the "Email" field. Click on it and type your new email address. Spotify will show a confirmation message asking you to verify the change. Click the button to proceed — Spotify will send a confirmation email to your new address within a few minutes. Open that email, click the confirmation link, and your new email address becomes active when ready.
How to change your email in the desktop app
Open Spotify on your computer and click your profile icon in the top right. Select "Settings" from the menu. On the Settings page, scroll down to find "Email" in the account section.
Click the email field, enter your new address, and click "Change Email" or the confirmation button that appears. Spotify sends a confirmation email to your new address. You must click the link in that email within 24 hours. If you do not confirm within 24 hours, the change expires and you will need to start over.
How to change your email in the mobile app
Open Spotify on your phone or tablet and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap "Settings and Privacy" or "Settings." Scroll down to the account section and tap "Email."
Enter your new email address and tap the confirmation button. Spotify sends a confirmation link to that address. Tap the link on your phone or computer within 24 hours to complete the change. Mobile confirmation sometimes takes longer to arrive than web confirmation, so check your spam folder if you do not see it within 10 minutes.
What to do if you cannot access your old email address
If your old email account is closed, hacked, or no longer yours, you may not receive the confirmation link from Spotify. In this case, contact Spotify support through the help page at support.spotify.com. You will need to verify your identity by providing information like your account creation date, payment method (if you have a paid plan), or recent listening history.
Spotify support can manually verify your identity and change your email without requiring confirmation from the old address. This process usually takes one to three business days. Have your account details ready when you contact them — the faster you provide proof of ownership, the faster they can help.
Why you should use a find, monitored email address
Your Spotify email is the key to resetting your password if you forget it. If that email address is one you no longer check regularly, or one that has been compromised in a data breach, someone else could reset your password and take over your account. Using an email address you actively monitor and protect means you will see any suspicious password reset attempts when ready.
If you use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass, update the saved password entry after you change your email. That way your login credentials stay in sync with your actual account details. If you use the same password across multiple services, this is also a good time to change your Spotify password to something unique.
What happens to your account after you change your email
Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay exactly as they are. The only thing that changes is the email address you use to log in. Your next login should use the new email address and your existing password — do not create a new password unless Spotify prompts you to.
If you share a family plan with others, changing your email does not affect their accounts or access. Each person on the plan can change their own email independently. If you are the plan owner and change your email, the billing email may also update — check your payment settings to confirm the email Spotify uses for receipts and billing notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to change my email on Spotify?
The change is when ready once you click the confirmation link in the email Spotify sends you. The confirmation email usually arrives within a few minutes. You have 24 hours to click the link, or the change request expires and you must start over.
Can I change my email if I forgot my password?
No. You must log in to your account to access settings. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page to reset it first using your current email address. Once you have logged in, you can then change your email.
What if the confirmation email goes to my spam folder?
Check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox within 10 minutes. Add noreply@spotify.com to your contacts so future Spotify emails land in your inbox. If you still cannot find it after 15 minutes, go back to account settings and request a new confirmation email.
Can I change my email back to my old one?
Yes. Follow the same process to change your email to any address you want, including a previous one. You will need to confirm the change by clicking the link Spotify sends to that address.
Does changing my email affect my Spotify password?
No. Your password stays the same. After you change your email, log in using your new email address and your existing password. Only change your password if you suspect someone else knows it or if Spotify prompts you to for security reasons.