How to add members to Spotify Family
To add someone to your Spotify Family plan, open the Spotify app or go to spotify.com, sign in with the account that pays for the plan, and navigate to your account settings. Look for the section labeled "Family" or "Manage Family" — the exact name depends on whether you're using the app or the website. From there, you'll see an option to invite new members. You can send invitations by email address, and the person you invite will receive an email with a link to join your family group.
The person you're inviting doesn't need to have a Spotify account yet. When they click the link in the invitation email, they can create a new account or sign in with an existing one. Once they accept the invitation, they'll have full access to Spotify Premium with their own account, separate playlists, and separate listening history — they won't see your recommendations or your saved songs.
Spotify Family allows up to six accounts on a single plan. Each person gets their own login and their own Premium features. The plan costs the same whether you have two members or six, so adding more people doesn't increase your monthly bill.
Key Takeaways
- You must be the account holder who pays for Spotify Family to send invitations to new members.
- Invitations are sent by email, and the person you invite can create a new Spotify account or use an existing one.
- Each family member gets their own account, playlists, and listening history — they cannot see yours.
- Spotify Family supports up to six people on one plan, and the monthly cost stays the same no matter how many members you add.
- Family members must live at the same address as the account holder, and Spotify may ask for verification.
Where to find the Family section in your account
On the Spotify website, sign in and click your profile name in the top right corner. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Scroll down until you see a section called "Family" — this is where you manage all family members. If you don't see a Family section, your account may not have a Family plan, or you may not be the account holder.
In the Spotify app on your phone or tablet, tap the Home icon at the bottom, then tap the gear icon in the top right to open Settings. Scroll down and look for "Family" or "Manage Family Plan." The exact wording varies depending on your device and which version of the app you have installed.
If you're the account holder but still can't find the Family section, make sure you're signed in with the correct account. Some people have multiple Spotify accounts, and only the one paying for the plan will show the Family management tools.
Sending an invitation and what happens next
Once you're in the Family section, you'll see a button or link to add a new member — it may say "Invite a family member," "Add member," or "Send invite." Click it and enter the email address of the person you want to add. You can invite multiple people at once by entering several email addresses, though some versions of Spotify require you to send invitations one at a time.
The person you invite will receive an email from Spotify with a link to join your family group. They have up to 30 days to accept the invitation. If they don't accept within that time, the invitation expires and you'll need to send a new one. Once they click the link and either create a new account or sign in with an existing one, they're automatically added to your family group.
After someone joins, they can start using Spotify Premium right away. They won't be able to see your account or your activity, and you won't see theirs. Each person's account is completely separate — if you want to share a playlist with a family member, you have to do that manually through the sharing feature, just as you would with anyone else.
Spotify's address requirement and how it works
Spotify requires that all family members live at the same address. This is a rule Spotify enforces to prevent people from sharing a Family plan with friends who live in different cities or countries. When you first set up a Family plan or add members, Spotify may ask you to confirm your home address.
If Spotify suspects that family members are not living at the same address — for example, if someone is logging in from a different country or a very distant location — the service may ask for verification. This verification is usually done through a prompt in the app asking you to confirm your address. You may also be asked to provide a photo of a utility bill or other document that shows your name and address.
If you move to a new address, you can update your home address in your account settings. All family members will be notified of the change. If someone in your family group moves out, you should remove them from the plan to avoid triggering Spotify's address verification checks.
Removing someone from your Family plan
To remove a family member, go to the Family section of your account settings and find the person's name in the list of members. Next to their name, you'll see a menu icon (usually three dots) or a remove button. Click it and select the option to remove them from the family group. Once you remove someone, they lose access to Spotify Premium when ready, though they can still use Spotify's free tier if they want to.
The person you remove will receive a notification that they've been taken off the Family plan. If they want to continue using Spotify Premium, they'll need to purchase their own individual plan. Removing someone does not delete their account — it just removes them from your family group.
You can remove and re-add family members as many times as you want. There's no limit on how many times you can change your family group, though Spotify may flag unusual activity if you're constantly removing and adding the same people.
What to do if an invitation isn't working
If someone says they didn't receive an invitation email, first ask them to check their spam or junk folder — invitation emails sometimes get filtered there. If it's not there, go back to your Family settings and try sending the invitation again. Make sure you're using the correct email address, and ask the person to confirm the address they gave you.
If the person you're inviting already has a Spotify account, the invitation should still work — they'll just sign in with their existing account instead of creating a new one. However, if they're already part of a different Family plan, they'll need to be removed from that plan before they can join yours. Spotify doesn't allow one account to be in multiple family groups at the same time.
If you're having trouble accessing the Family section itself, try signing out of Spotify completely and signing back in. If you're using the app, try closing it and reopening it. If the problem continues, make sure your app is up to date — outdated versions sometimes have bugs that prevent the Family section from loading.
Understanding what family members can and cannot do
Each family member has full access to Spotify Premium, which means they can stream any song, create playlists, read music for offline listening, and skip as many songs as they want. They can also use Spotify on multiple devices at the same time — for example, one person can listen on their phone while another listens on a computer.
However, family members cannot see each other's accounts, playlists, or listening history unless you share something with them directly. If you want a family member to see a playlist you created, you have to send them the link or share it through the app. They also cannot change your account settings or see your payment information.
One limitation to be aware of: Spotify's terms of service state that family members should not be using the plan from different countries. If someone in your family group is traveling internationally, they can still use Spotify, but Spotify may ask for address verification if it looks like someone is using the plan from a different country long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone to Spotify Family if they don't have an email address?
No, Spotify requires an email address to send the invitation. If the person you want to add doesn't have an email account, they'll need to create one first — this can be a Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or any other email provider. Once they have an email address, you can send them an invitation.
What happens if someone in my family group moves out?
You should remove them from your Family plan. Spotify's terms require all family members to live at the same address, and if someone moves away, they're technically no longer may be able to access. If you don't remove them and Spotify detects the address mismatch, it may ask for verification or suspend the plan.
Can I have multiple Spotify Family plans?
No, one account can only have one active Family plan. If you want to create a separate family group, you'd need to use a different account. However, you can remove people from your current family group and add different people instead.
How much does it cost to add more people to Spotify Family?
There's no additional cost. Spotify Family has one monthly price whether you have two members or six. You pay the same amount regardless of how many people you add, so adding family members doesn't increase your bill.
Can someone be in two family groups at once?
No, one Spotify account can only be part of one family group at a time. If someone is already in a different family plan, they need to be removed from that plan before they can join yours. You'll need to ask the person who manages that other plan to remove them first.