Adding someone to Spotify Family takes about five minutes and happens entirely in the Spotify app
To add a person to Spotify Family, open the Spotify app on any device, go to your account settings, find the Family Plan section, and send an invite link to the person's email address. They accept the invite, create or log into their Spotify account, and they're added. The person you invite gets their own account, their own recommendations, and their own offline downloads — they don't share a login with you.
You can add up to five other people to a Family Plan (six accounts total, including yours). Each person needs their own email address, even if they share a device with you. The plan costs one monthly price split across everyone, rather than individual subscriptions.
Key Takeaways
- You must be the Family Plan owner or manager to send invites; if you're already on someone else's family plan, you cannot add new members.
- The person you invite needs a valid email address and will create their own Spotify account during the acceptance process.
- Each family member gets a separate account with separate playlists, saved songs, and listening history — nothing is shared between accounts.
- If someone leaves the family plan, they can keep using Spotify but will need to pay for an individual subscription or join a different family plan.
How to send an invite from your phone or tablet
Open Spotify and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner, then tap "Settings and privacy." Scroll down until you see "Family" and tap it. You should see a list of current family members and a button that says "Invite a family member" or "Send invite." Tap that button.
Type or paste the email address of the person you want to add. This must be an email address they actually use — they'll receive an invite link at that address. Tap "Send" or "Invite." Spotify will send them an email with a link. They have seven days to accept the invite before it expires.
How to send an invite from a computer
Go to spotify.com and log in. Click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Account." On the left side, click "Family." You'll see your current family members listed. Click "Invite a family member" or the plus icon next to the family member list.
Enter the email address of the person you want to add and click "Send invite." They'll receive an email from Spotify with a link to join. The invite stays valid for seven days. If they don't accept within that time, you can send another invite.
What the person you invite needs to do
The person receives an email from Spotify with the subject line "You're invited to join a Spotify Family plan." They click the link in that email. If they already have a Spotify account, they log in with their username and password. If they don't have an account, they create one during this step — they'll need to enter an email address (which can be different from the one you invited), a password, and their birth date.
After they log in or create their account, they confirm they want to join the family plan. That's it. They're now a member and can start using Spotify when ready. Their account is completely separate from yours — their playlists, saved songs, and listening history are private to them.
What happens if the invite expires or they don't receive it
If seven days pass and the person hasn't accepted, the invite expires. You can send another one using the same steps. If they say they never received the email, ask them to check their spam or junk folder — sometimes Spotify's invite emails end up there.
If they're still not seeing it after checking spam, you can remove the expired invite and send a new one. On your phone, go to Family settings, find the person's email address in the pending invites section, and tap the X or delete button next to it. Then send a fresh invite.
How to remove someone from your family plan
Open Spotify, go to your profile, then Settings and privacy, then Family. Find the person you want to remove from the list of family members. On a phone, swipe left on their name or tap the three dots next to it and select "Remove." On a computer, hover over their name and click the X that appears.
When you remove someone, they lose access to the family plan when ready. They can still use Spotify, but they'll need to pay for an individual subscription or join a different family plan. Their playlists and saved songs stay with their account — nothing is deleted.
Troubleshooting common problems
If you don't see a Family Plan option in your settings, you may not have a family plan — you might have an individual subscription instead. You can upgrade to Family through the same settings menu. Look for "Upgrade to Family" or "Change plan."
If someone says they're already on another family plan and can't join yours, they need to leave that plan first. They can do this themselves by going to their account settings and removing themselves, or the owner of that plan can remove them. Once they're off the other plan, they can accept your invite.
If you're trying to add more than six people total (including yourself), Spotify won't let you. You've hit the maximum. You'd need to remove someone before adding anyone new.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who doesn't have a Spotify account yet?
Yes. When they click the invite link, they'll be prompted to create a new account. They enter an email address, password, and birth date, and their account is created automatically. They don't need to sign up separately first.
Do family members see what I'm listening to?
No. Each person's listening history, playlists, and saved songs are private. You can't see what anyone else is playing, and they can't see yours. The only thing shared is the subscription cost.
What happens if I leave a family plan?
You lose access to the family plan when ready. If you had an individual Spotify subscription before joining, you can go back to that. Otherwise, you'll need to start a new individual subscription or join a different family plan.
Can I invite someone who lives in a different country?
Spotify Family plans require all members to be in the same country. If someone moves or lives elsewhere, they may not be able to stay on your plan. Check Spotify's current rules for your specific country, as policies vary by region.
How much does Spotify Family cost?
The price varies by country and changes over time. You can see the current price in your account settings under the Family Plan section. The cost is one monthly fee split among all family members, not per person.