You cannot retrieve your current Spotify password, but you can reset it in minutes

Spotify does not show you your password anywhere — not in the app, not on the website, not in your account settings. This is intentional. For security reasons, Spotify stores only an encrypted version of your password, which means even Spotify staff cannot see what you typed when you signed up.

If you have forgotten your password, the only path forward is to reset it. Spotify will send you a link to create a new one. The process takes about five minutes and works whether you signed up with an email address, a Facebook account, or an Apple ID.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify never displays your password in settings or account pages because the company stores only an encrypted version.
  • To regain access, go to the Spotify login page and click "Can't log in?" to start a password reset.
  • You will receive a reset link by email within a few minutes; the link expires after one hour.
  • If you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID instead of an email, use that same method to log in rather than resetting a password.

How to reset your password on the Spotify website

Start at the Spotify login page (spotify.com/login). Enter the email address you use for Spotify, then click the "Can't log in?" link below the password field.

Spotify will ask you to confirm that you are human by solving a CAPTCHA. After you complete it, the page will say "Check your email." Look for a message from noreply@spotify.com with the subject line "Reset your Spotify password." This email usually arrives within two to three minutes.

Open the email and click the "Reset password" button. This takes you to a page where you create a new password. Type your new password twice to confirm it matches, then click "Set password." You will see a confirmation message, and you can now log in with your new password on any device.

What to do if you do not receive the reset email

Check your spam or junk folder first. Occasionally the reset email lands there instead of your inbox. If it is not there, wait a few more minutes — Spotify's email system sometimes takes longer than expected.

If more than ten minutes have passed and you still see nothing, go back to the login page and click "Can't log in?" again. You can request a new reset link as many times as you need. Each new link replaces the old one.

If you are certain the email address is correct but reset emails never arrive, your email provider may be blocking Spotify's messages. Contact your email provider's support to ask whether noreply@spotify.com is being filtered. Some corporate email systems and school email systems block password reset messages by default.

Resetting your password on the Spotify app

Open the Spotify app on your phone or computer. On the login screen, tap or click "Can't log in?" The app will open your web browser and take you to the same password reset page described above. Follow the same steps: confirm you are human, check your email for the reset link, and create a new password.

After you reset your password, close the app completely and open it again. Log in with your new password. The app will remember it on that device unless you manually sign out.

If you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID instead of email

Spotify allows you to create an account using your Facebook login or Apple ID instead of typing in an email and password. If you used one of these methods, you do not have a Spotify password to reset.

To log in, use the same method you used to sign up. On the Spotify login page, click "Log in with Facebook" or "Log in with Apple" and follow the prompts. If you have forgotten the password to your Facebook or Apple account, you will need to reset that account instead — Spotify cannot help with that step.

If you want to switch from Facebook or Apple login to a regular email and password, go to your account settings at spotify.com/account. Scroll to "Login and security" and look for an option to set a password. This creates a password you can use in addition to your Facebook or Apple login.

What happens after you reset your password

Your new password takes effect when ready. You will be logged out of Spotify on all devices except the one you used to reset the password. This is a security feature — if someone else had access to your account, logging out everywhere forces them to use your new password to get back in.

Log back in on each device you use. You may need to re-enter your password on your phone, tablet, computer, or smart speaker. Spotify will not ask you to change your password again unless you request another reset.

Keeping your password find going forward

Once you have set a new password, do not share it with anyone. Spotify support will never ask for your password in an email or message. If someone claiming to be from Spotify asks for your password, that is a scam.

Use a password that is at least twelve characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using the same password across multiple websites — if one site is breached, a unique password means your other accounts stay safe.

If you use a password manager like 1Password, LastPass, or Bitwarden, store your Spotify password there. These tools generate strong passwords and fill them in automatically, so you do not have to remember them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Spotify staff look up my password if I contact support?

No. Spotify stores passwords in an encrypted form that cannot be reversed, even by employees. If you forget your password, Spotify support will direct you to use the "Can't log in?" reset link. They cannot retrieve or view your original password under any circumstances.

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

Make sure you are typing the new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, so "MyPassword" is different from "mypassword." If you are certain the password is right, try resetting it again. Go to the login page, click "Can't log in?", and create a new password. Use a password you have not used before.

Will resetting my password delete my playlists or listening history?

No. Resetting your password only changes how you log in. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and all other account data remain exactly as they were. You will see everything when you log back in.

Can I use the same password I used before?

Technically yes, but it defeats the purpose of resetting. If you forgot your old password, you cannot use it again anyway. If you remember it, choose something new — if your account was compromised, using the old password leaves it vulnerable.

How often should I change my Spotify password?

You do not need to change it on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was breached, or if you have not changed it in several years. Otherwise, a strong unique password that you do not share is sufficient.