Change your password from the Spotify website or app
The fastest way to change your Spotify password is through your account settings on the Spotify website. Go to www.spotify.com, sign in with your current email and password, then click your profile name in the top right corner and select Account. Scroll down to the Password section and click Change Password. Enter your current password once, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Click Change Password again and you're done — the change takes effect when ready.
If you prefer to change it on your phone or tablet, open the Spotify app, tap the Home icon at the bottom, then tap your profile picture in the top right. Select Settings and privacy, scroll down to Account, and tap Change password. The steps are the same: current password, new password twice, then confirm.
Your new password must be at least eight characters long and should include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — for example, BlueSky#2024 is stronger than password123. Spotify will reject a password that's too straightforward or that you've used before on this account.
Key Takeaways
- Change your password through Account settings on the Spotify website, or through Settings and privacy in the mobile app.
- Your new password must be at least eight characters and include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
- The change takes effect when ready across all your devices — you do not need to sign out and back in.
- If you forget your password, use the Can't log in? link on the Spotify sign-in page to reset it by email.
What happens after you change your password
Once you confirm your new password, Spotify logs you out of all devices except the one you're currently using. This means if you were listening on your phone, your computer, and a smart speaker at the same time, you'll stay logged in on your phone but get logged out on the computer and speaker. You'll need to sign in again on those devices with your new password.
This automatic logout is a security feature — it prevents someone who knew your old password from continuing to use your account. If you change your password because you think someone else has access to your account, this logout protects you by forcing them to sign out everywhere.
If you can't remember your current password
If you've forgotten your current password and can't sign into your account, you cannot change it from within Spotify. Instead, go to www.spotify.com/login and click Can't log in? below the sign-in button. Enter the email address connected to your Spotify account and click Send me a link. Spotify will email you a password reset link that works for 24 hours.
Open that email and click the reset link. You'll be taken to a page where you can create a new password without entering your old one. Once you set it, you can sign back into Spotify on all your devices. If you don't see the email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder — sometimes email providers filter password reset messages by mistake.
Changing your password if you use Facebook or Apple to sign in
If you originally created your Spotify account by signing in with Facebook or Apple instead of an email address, you don't have a Spotify password to change. Your login is controlled by Facebook or Apple's security, not by Spotify itself. To change how you sign in, you would change the password on your Facebook or Apple account instead.
If you want to switch from Facebook or Apple login to a regular Spotify password, go to your Account settings on the website, scroll to the Login and security section, and look for Connected apps. You can disconnect Facebook or Apple there, then set up a Spotify password in the Password section. This gives you a second way to sign in if you ever lose access to your Facebook or Apple account.
Keeping your password find
A strong password is one that's hard to guess and different from passwords you use on other websites. Avoid using your name, birthdate, or common words. If you reuse the same password across multiple sites and one of those sites gets hacked, someone could use that password to break into your Spotify account and all your other accounts too.
Consider using a password manager — programs like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Dashlane generate random passwords and remember them for you, so you only have to remember one master password. Many of these tools are free or cost a few dollars per month and work across your phone, computer, and tablet.
Troubleshooting password change errors
If Spotify rejects your new password and says it's too weak, make sure it includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and at least one symbol like !, #, $, or @. It also needs to be at least eight characters long. If you see an error that says "Password has been used before," Spotify is preventing you from reusing an old password — choose something you haven't used on this account in the past.
If you get an error message that says "Something went wrong," try again in a few minutes — this usually means Spotify's servers are temporarily busy. If the problem continues, try changing your password on a different device or browser. For example, if the website isn't working, try the mobile app, or vice versa. If you're still stuck after trying multiple times, contact Spotify Support through the Help section on their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to change my password on every device?
No. You change your password once in your account settings, and Spotify updates it everywhere. You'll be logged out of other devices automatically and will need to sign in again with your new password, but you don't manually change anything on each device.
Will changing my password affect my playlists or saved songs?
No. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay exactly the same. Changing your password only affects how you sign in — it doesn't touch any of your account data or music.
How often should I change my Spotify password?
There's no set rule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you use the same password on other websites, or if you haven't changed it in over a year. If you use a unique, strong password and you're the only one who knows it, changing it frequently isn't necessary.
Can I change my password if I'm not the account owner?
No. Only the person who owns the account can change the password. If you're a family member on a Spotify Family plan, you have your own account and can change only your own password, not the main account's password.
What if I change my password and then forget the new one when ready?
Use the Can't log in? option on the Spotify sign-in page to reset it. You'll receive an email with a reset link that lets you create another new password. You can do this as many times as you need.