Change your password in the Spotify app or on the web in under two minutes
Open Spotify on your phone, tablet, or computer and go to your account settings. Select "Change password," enter your current password, type your new password twice, and click confirm. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices — you stay logged in on the device you used to make the change, but you'll need to sign in again on any other devices within 24 hours.
If you've forgotten your current password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Spotify login page instead of trying to change it from settings. Spotify will send you a reset link to your email address.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your password from the account settings menu in the Spotify app or at account.spotify.com on a web browser.
- Your new password takes effect when ready, but other devices may stay logged in for up to 24 hours before requiring you to sign in again.
- If you forget your password, use the "Forgot your password?" option on the login screen rather than trying to reset it from settings.
- A strong password should be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols to protect your account from unauthorized access.
Step-by-step: changing your password on mobile
Open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom. Tap your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then select "Settings and privacy." Scroll down and tap "Change password." Enter the password you use now, then type your new password in both the "New password" and "Confirm password" fields. Tap "Change password" to save.
The app will confirm the change with a message. You'll stay logged in on that phone or tablet, but if you use Spotify on other devices, you may see a notification asking you to sign in again within the next 24 hours.
Step-by-step: changing your password on a computer
Go to account.spotify.com in your web browser and sign in if you're not already logged in. Click your profile name in the top right and select "Account." Under "Password," click "Change password." Type your current password, then enter your new password twice and click "Change password."
You'll see a confirmation message. Like the mobile process, your new password is active right away on the device you used to change it, and other devices will prompt you to sign in again within 24 hours.
What to do if you can't remember your current password
Go to the Spotify login page at spotify.com and click "Forgot your password?" Enter the email address connected to your account. Spotify will send you a password reset link — check your inbox and spam folder. Click the link in the email, and you'll be taken to a page where you can create a new password without needing to know the old one.
The reset link expires after a few hours. If it's expired when you click it, go back to the login page and request a new one. Once you've set a new password, you'll be logged out of all devices and will need to sign in again with your new password.
Why you should change your password regularly
Changing your password every few months reduces the risk that someone else could access your account if your password was exposed in a data breach you don't know about. If you share your Spotify login with family members or friends, changing your password also removes access for anyone you no longer want using your account.
If you think someone else has accessed your account without permission, change your password when ready. You can also check which devices are currently signed in by going to account.spotify.com, clicking "Account," scrolling to "Sign out everywhere," and reviewing the list of active sessions.
Creating a strong password you can actually remember
A strong Spotify password is at least 8 characters long and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or @. Avoid using your name, birthdate, or common words that appear in a dictionary. A passphrase — a string of random words like "BluePencilThunder42" — is often easier to remember than a random string of characters.
If you use the same password across multiple services, change it on Spotify and on any other accounts where it's the same. Password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass can store unique passwords for each service so you only have to remember one master password.
What happens to your playlists and saved songs when you change your password
Changing your password does not affect your playlists, saved songs, listening history, or any other account data. Everything stays exactly as it was. The only thing that changes is the password you use to sign in.
If you're concerned about losing access to your account, you can add a backup email address or phone number to your account settings. This gives you another way to reset your password if you forget it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to change my password on each device separately?
No. Changing your password once in account settings or on the web updates it for your entire account. Other devices will prompt you to sign in again with your new password within 24 hours, but you only change the password once.
What if I change my password and then forget the new one?
Use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Spotify login page. Spotify will send a reset link to your email address, and you can create another new password without needing to remember the previous one.
Will changing my password log me out of the Spotify app on my phone?
Not when ready. You'll stay logged in on the device where you changed the password, but other devices may require you to sign in again within 24 hours. You can also manually sign out of other devices from your account settings if you want to force the logout right away.
Can I change my password if I use a Facebook or Google account to sign into Spotify?
If you signed up with Facebook or Google, you don't have a Spotify password to change. Instead, update your password through Facebook or Google's account settings, and the change will explore to your Spotify account automatically.