Change your Spotify password from your account settings
Open Spotify on any device where you're logged in, go to your account menu, select "Account", then find "Change password" under the Security section. You'll enter your current password once, then type your new password twice to confirm it. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices.
If you're on a computer, the fastest route is the web player at spotify.com. Log in, click your profile icon in the top right, choose "Account", scroll to "Change password", and follow the prompts. On a phone or tablet, open the Spotify app, tap the gear icon (Settings), scroll down to "Account", and tap "Change password".
You don't need to log out and back in on your other devices — Spotify keeps you signed in. The new password applies the next time any device needs to re-authenticate, which usually happens within a few hours.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your password from the Spotify app or web player by going to Account settings and selecting Change password under Security.
- You must know your current password to set a new one — Spotify will ask for it as a verification step.
- The password change takes effect when ready, but you won't be forced to log out on devices you're already using.
- A strong new password should be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols to prevent unauthorized access.
Why you might need to change your password
Change your password if you've shared it with someone who no longer should have access, if you use the same password on multiple services and one of them was breached, or if you straightforward haven't changed it in over a year. Spotify doesn't force password changes on a schedule, so the decision is yours based on your own security habits.
If you suspect someone else is using your account without permission, change your password right away. You can also check which devices are currently signed in by going to Account > "Your devices" and signing out any you don't recognize.
What makes a strong Spotify password
Use at least 8 characters and mix in uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or #. Avoid passwords based on your name, birth date, or common words — these are the first things someone will try if they want to break in. A phrase you'll remember but others won't ("MyDogAte7Tacos!") works better than a single word with a number tacked on.
Don't reuse a password you've used on other accounts, especially not on email, banking, or social media. If Spotify's password is ever exposed in a breach, someone could use it to try logging into those other services. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the one built into your phone's operating system can generate and store strong passwords so you don't have to remember them.
If you can't remember your current password
Go to the Spotify login page and click "Can't log in?" or "Forgot your password?" Enter the email address tied to your account. Spotify will send you a link to reset your password — check your inbox and spam folder both. Click the link, create a new password, and you'll be logged back in.
This reset link expires after a few hours, so complete the process soon after you request it. If you don't receive an email, double-check that you're using the correct email address for your Spotify account. You can also try logging in with your username instead of your email if you created one.
Signing out of Spotify on all devices at once
If you want to force a sign-out everywhere — for example, if you think someone else has access — go to Account > "Your devices" and select "Sign out everywhere". This logs you out on every phone, computer, and web browser that's currently connected to your account. You'll need to log back in on each device you actually use.
Signing out everywhere is more aggressive than just changing your password, but it's the fastest way to cut off access if you're concerned. After you sign out everywhere, change your password to a new one so the old password won't work if someone tries it.
Two-factor authentication for extra security
Spotify doesn't offer two-factor authentication (the extra code you get via text or an authenticator app), but you can add a layer of security through your email provider. If your email account has two-factor authentication turned on, someone would need both your Spotify password and access to your email to reset your Spotify password. This makes it much harder for someone to break in even if they learn your Spotify password.
Set up two-factor authentication on your email first — Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo all support it. Then, if someone tries to reset your Spotify password, you'll get a notification on your phone and can block the attempt before it goes through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my password log me out on my phone and computer?
No. You'll stay logged in on devices you're already using. The new password takes effect the next time a device needs to re-authenticate, which can take a few hours. If you want to force an when ready sign-out everywhere, use the "Sign out everywhere" option in Account settings.
Can I change my Spotify password without knowing the old one?
No, Spotify requires your current password to set a new one. If you don't remember it, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page to reset it via email instead.
What should I do if I think someone else is using my account?
Change your password when ready, then go to Account > "Your devices" and sign out any devices you don't recognize. If you want to be extra cautious, use "Sign out everywhere" to log out on all devices at once, then log back in only on your own devices.
Is my password stored safely by Spotify?
Spotify doesn't store your actual password — they store a scrambled version called a hash. Even Spotify employees can't see your password. However, if you use the same password on multiple services, a breach at one company could expose it to attackers, so using unique passwords everywhere is your best protection.