Change your password from the Spotify website or app in under two minutes

The fastest way to change your Spotify password is through your account settings on the Spotify website. Go to www.spotify.com, sign in, click your profile name in the top right, select Account, then find Change password under the Security section. Enter your current password, type your new password twice, and click Change password. You will be signed out of all devices and must sign back in with your new password.

If you prefer to change it on your phone or tablet, open the Spotify app, tap the gear icon (Settings), scroll to Account, then tap Change password. The steps are the same: current password, new password twice, then confirm. You will need to sign in again on all your devices after the change takes effect.

Key Takeaways

  • The Spotify website is the most straightforward place to change your password — it takes about 90 seconds from sign-in to confirmation.
  • Your new password must be at least 8 characters long and cannot be the same as your current password.
  • You will be signed out of every device using your account after you change your password, and you must sign back in with the new one.
  • If you forget your password before changing it, use the Forgot your password? link on the Spotify sign-in page to reset it instead.
  • Changing your password does not affect your playlists, saved songs, or listening history — only your login credentials change.

What happens after you change your password

Once you confirm the change, Spotify signs you out everywhere. This means your phone, tablet, computer, smart speaker, car system, and any other device running Spotify will show a sign-in screen the next time you try to use the app. You will need your new password to sign back in on each one.

This logout happens for security reasons — it ensures that if someone else had your old password, they can no longer access your account. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay exactly as they were. Only the password changes.

Password requirements and what to avoid

Spotify requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long. Beyond that, Spotify does not publish a list of forbidden characters or complexity rules, so most combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols will work. Avoid using your username, email address, or any password you use on other accounts — if one service is breached, a unique password keeps your Spotify account separate.

If you try to set a password that is too short or identical to your current one, Spotify will reject it and ask you to try again. The error message will tell you what went wrong.

Changing your password if you use Facebook or Apple to sign in

If you created your Spotify account by signing in with Facebook or Apple instead of an email address, you do not have a Spotify password to change. Your account security is tied to your Facebook or Apple account instead. To change how you sign in, you would need to set up a separate Spotify password first.

To do this, go to your Spotify account page on the website, find Change password under Security, and click Set a password instead of Change password. You will create a new Spotify password and can then sign in with either your email and password or your Facebook/Apple account — whichever you prefer.

If you forget your password

Go to www.spotify.com/login and click Forgot your password? below the sign-in button. Enter the email address connected to your Spotify account. Spotify will send you a reset link to that email. Click the link, create a new password, and you can sign back in when ready.

Check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the reset email within a few minutes. If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, you will need to contact Spotify support through the help page at support.spotify.com to regain access.

Signing back in on your devices

After you change your password, each device will prompt you to sign in again the next time you open Spotify. Enter your email address (or username, if you have one) and your new password. On phones and tablets, you may see an option to use biometric sign-in (fingerprint or face recognition) after you enter your password once — this is optional but convenient if you use the app frequently.

If a device does not prompt you to sign in, try opening the Spotify app, going to Settings, and tapping Log out manually. Then sign back in with your new password. This ensures the old session is fully cleared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password delete my playlists or listening history?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and all listening history remain unchanged. Only your login credentials are updated. Everything tied to your account stays exactly as it was.

How often should I change my Spotify password?

There is no requirement to change it regularly. Change it if you suspect someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another service that was breached, or if you have not changed it in several years. Otherwise, a strong unique password is sufficient.

Can I change my password on a smart speaker or car system?

No. You must change your password on a phone, tablet, or computer using the Spotify app or website. Smart speakers and car systems do not have settings pages for password changes. After you change it elsewhere, sign back in on those devices with your new password.

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

Make sure you are using the correct email address and that you typed your new password accurately — passwords are case-sensitive. If you still cannot sign in, use the Forgot your password? link to reset it again. If that does not work, contact Spotify support at support.spotify.com.

Does changing my password affect my Spotify Family plan?

Only your own login is affected. Other family members keep their passwords and accounts unchanged. They will need to sign back in on their devices with their own passwords, but their access to the family plan continues without interruption.