Change your password directly in the Spotify app settings

Open Spotify on your phone or tablet, tap the gear icon in the bottom right corner to open Settings, then scroll down and tap "Change password." Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. Tap the checkmark or "Save" button. Spotify will log you out of all devices once the change takes effect, usually within a few seconds.

The process is the same whether you use iOS or Android. If you do not see a "Change password" option in Settings, your account may be linked to Facebook or Apple ID instead of a traditional Spotify username and password — in that case, you would change the password through that linked service instead.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings in the Spotify app (gear icon, bottom right), scroll to "Change password," and enter your current password followed by your new password twice.
  • Spotify will log you out of all devices once the password change is complete, so you will need to log back in on any device you use regularly.
  • If your account uses Facebook or Apple ID login instead of a Spotify password, you must change the password through that service, not through Spotify.
  • Choose a password that is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols for stronger security.

Why you might not see the password option

If you signed up for Spotify using Facebook, Apple ID, or Google, your account does not have a traditional Spotify password. Instead, you log in through that linked service. To change your password in this case, you would go to Facebook, Apple, or Google settings and change the password there — Spotify will recognize the change the next time you log in.

You can check which login method your account uses by opening Settings in the Spotify app and looking at the top of the screen. If it shows your Facebook name, Apple ID email, or Google email, that is your login method. If it shows a Spotify username, you have a traditional Spotify password that you can change in the app.

What happens after you change your password

Spotify automatically logs you out of every device where you were signed in — your phone, tablet, computer, smart speaker, car system, or any other device. This is a security feature: if someone else knew your old password, they can no longer use it to access your account.

You will need to log back in on each device you use. Open Spotify, enter your username or email and your new password, and tap "Log in." This usually takes less than a minute per device. If you have Spotify on five devices, you will need to log in five times, but you only have to do this once.

How to create a strong new password

A strong password is at least 8 characters long and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. For example: "BlueSky#2024" or "Playlist@Home9" are both stronger than "spotify123" or "password." Avoid using your name, birth date, or words that appear in a dictionary.

Do not reuse a password you have used on other accounts. If that password is ever leaked from another service, someone could try it on your Spotify account. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone's operating system can generate and store a strong password for you, so you only have to remember one master password.

Changing your password on a computer instead

If you prefer to change your password on a computer, go to spotify.com, log in, click your profile name in the top right, select "Account," then click "Change password" under the "Login and security" section. The process is the same: enter your current password, then your new password twice, and click "Save." You will be logged out of all devices just as you would be from the app.

Some people find the computer version easier because the screen is larger and it is simpler to type a complex password. Either method works equally well.

If you forget your new password

If you change your password and then forget it before logging back in on all your devices, go to spotify.com and click "Log in." Then click "Can't log in?" and enter your email address. Spotify will send you a link to reset your password. Click the link in the email, create a new password, and log in again. This process takes a few minutes.

This is why writing down your new password in a find place — or storing it in a password manager — before you log out of all your devices is a good idea. You can always change it again later if you think someone else saw it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password delete my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and all other account data stay exactly as they are. Changing your password only affects how you log in — it does not touch any of your music or account history.

Do I have to log back in on every device right away?

No. You can log back in whenever you use each device. If you have Spotify on your work computer and do not use it for a week, you can wait a week to log back in. The only inconvenience is that you cannot use Spotify on that device until you do.

Can I change my password if I am currently offline?

No. Changing your password requires an internet connection so Spotify can update its servers. If you are offline, try again once you have a connection.

What if I change my password but still cannot log in?

Wait a few minutes — sometimes the change takes longer to sync across Spotify's servers. If you still cannot log in after 10 minutes, try resetting your password using the "Can't log in?" link on spotify.com. If that does not work, contact Spotify support through the app or website.