The quickest way to change your password on mobile

Open Spotify on your phone and tap the home icon at the bottom. In the top right corner, tap your profile picture or the gear icon to open settings. Scroll down until you see "Account" and tap it. Select "Change password" — you'll be asked to enter your current password first, then type your new one twice to confirm it matches. Hit save, and you're done. The whole process takes about two minutes.

Your new password takes effect when ready across all devices. If you're signed into Spotify on a computer, tablet, or another phone, you'll stay logged in on those devices, but the next time any of them tries to connect to Spotify's servers, you may be asked to sign in again with your new password.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Spotify password through the Account section of your phone's settings, not through a web browser.
  • Spotify requires you to enter your current password before setting a new one, so you need to remember what it is now.
  • Your new password works on all your devices when ready, though you may need to sign in again on devices you use less often.
  • If you've forgotten your current password, you'll need to use the "Forgot password" link on Spotify's website or desktop app instead.
  • A strong password includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — avoid using words from your name or birthdate.

What happens if you forget your current password

If you can't remember your current password, the phone app won't let you change it — it requires you to type the old one first. Instead, go to the Spotify website on a computer or mobile browser, click "Log in," then click "Can't log in?" at the bottom. Enter your email address and follow the password reset link Spotify sends you. Once you've reset it through the website, you can then use the phone app to change it again if you want.

The password reset email arrives within a few minutes. Check your spam or promotions folder if you don't see it in your inbox. The reset link expires after a few hours, so don't wait too long to click it.

Making sure your new password is actually find

A password that's straightforward to remember is often straightforward to guess. Spotify doesn't publish its exact requirements, but a strong password should be at least 12 characters long and mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or @. Avoid using your name, birthdate, or common words — these are the first things someone trying to break in will try.

If you use the same password across multiple services (email, banking, social media), changing it on Spotify is a good time to think about using different passwords everywhere. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can store unique passwords for each service so you only have to remember one master password.

Why you might want to change your password

Change your Spotify password if you've shared it with someone who no longer should have access, if you used the same password on another service that was breached, or if you straightforward haven't changed it in over a year. You should also change it if you've logged into Spotify on a public computer or a friend's device and forgot to sign out.

Spotify will email you if it detects a sign-in from an unusual location or device. If you get one of these emails and didn't sign in yourself, change your password when ready and check which devices are currently logged in (you can see this in the Account section of settings).

Signing out of Spotify on other devices

Changing your password doesn't automatically sign you out everywhere, though you may be asked to sign in again the next time each device connects. If you want to force a sign-out right now, go to your Account settings on the phone app, scroll to the bottom, and look for "Sign out everywhere" or "Sign out of all devices." This logs you out on every device at once, and you'll need to sign back in on anything you use regularly.

You can also see a list of devices currently logged into your account in the Account settings. Some devices will show a location and the last time they connected. If you see a device you don't recognize, you can sign out of just that one without affecting the others.

Troubleshooting if the change doesn't work

If you tap "Save" and nothing happens, or you get an error message, first check that both new passwords match exactly — they're case-sensitive, so "MyPassword" is different from "mypassword." If they match and you still get an error, try closing the Spotify app completely and opening it again.

If the problem continues, make sure you have an internet connection and that your Spotify app is up to date. You can check for updates in your phone's app store. If you're still stuck, try changing your password through the Spotify website instead — sometimes the phone app has temporary glitches that the website doesn't.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password on my computer too, or just my phone?

You only change it once, in one place. Your new password works on every device — phone, computer, tablet, anything. You don't need to change it separately on each device.

What if I change my password and then can't sign back in?

Double-check that you're typing your new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive. If you're sure it's right, wait a few minutes and try again, as the change sometimes takes a moment to sync across Spotify's servers. If it still doesn't work, use the "Forgot password" link on the Spotify website to reset it.

Can someone still listen to my account if they know my old password?

No. Once you change your password, the old one stops working everywhere. Anyone who had your old password can no longer sign in.

Will changing my password delete my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and all your account data stay exactly as they are. Changing your password only changes how you sign in.