You cannot see 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 by design: the company stores only an encrypted version, not the original. If you need to know your password, the only option is to reset it to something new. The reset takes about five minutes and works whether you remember your old password or not.
You will need access to the email address connected to your Spotify account. If you no longer have that email, you will need to recover the account first — a separate process that can take longer.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify stores passwords encrypted and will not display them, so resetting is the only way to see what your password is.
- Go to the Spotify login page, click "Forgot your password?", and enter your email address to start a reset.
- Check your email inbox (and spam folder) for a reset link from Spotify, which expires after a few hours.
- Create a new password at least 8 characters long, using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols for security.
- If you do not recognize the email on your account, contact Spotify Support before resetting, because someone else may have access.
Reset your password from the Spotify login page
Go to www.spotify.com/login in your web browser. Below the password field, you will see a link that says "Forgot your password?" Click it.
Enter the email address associated with your Spotify account. This is the email you used when you signed up, or the one you changed it to later. Click the button to send the reset email. Spotify will send a message to that address within a few minutes.
Check your email inbox for a message from Spotify with the subject line "Reset your Spotify password" or similar. If you do not see it after five minutes, check your spam or junk folder — some email providers filter Spotify's messages by mistake. The reset link inside that email expires after a few hours, so do not wait days to use it.
Create a new password and log in
Click the reset link in the email. It will take you to a page where you can type a new password. Spotify requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long. Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (like ! or @) to make it harder to guess.
Do not reuse a password you have used before on Spotify or other sites. If someone has already broken into your account once, they may try the same password again. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the one built into your browser can generate and store a strong password for you.
After you create the new password, you can log in to Spotify on any device using your email and the new password. You will be logged out of all other devices automatically — this is a security feature to make sure only you have access.
What to do if you do not receive the reset email
Wait at least five minutes and check your spam folder. Email providers sometimes flag password reset messages as suspicious. If the email is there, move it to your inbox and click the link.
If the email never arrives, the address on your account may not be the one you think it is. Try resetting with a different email address you may have used to sign up. If you have tried multiple addresses and none of them work, contact Spotify Support through the help page at support.spotify.com. You will need to describe your account and provide proof that you own it (usually a payment method or phone number on file).
Reset your password from the Spotify app
You can also start a password reset from the Spotify app on your phone or computer. Open the app, tap or click the menu icon (three horizontal lines), and go to Settings. Look for "Account" or "Log out" — the exact wording depends on your device.
Tap "Log out" or "Sign out". You will be taken back to the login screen. Tap "Forgot your password?" and enter your email. The rest of the process is the same: check your email for the reset link and create a new password.
Protect your account after resetting
After you reset your password, check your account settings to make sure nothing else has changed. Log in to www.spotify.com, click your profile picture in the top right, and select "Account". Look at the email address and phone number listed — they should be yours.
Scroll down to "Apps and websites" or "Connected apps". This section shows which third-party services (like Discord, Facebook, or music apps) have permission to access your Spotify account. Remove any that you do not recognize or no longer use. If you see a login from a city or country you do not recognize, that is a sign someone else accessed your account — change your password again and contact Spotify Support.
Turn on two-factor authentication if Spotify offers it for your region. This adds an extra security step when you log in from a new device. Check the Security section of your account settings to see if this option is available.
If you cannot access the email on your account
If the email address linked to your Spotify account no longer exists or you no longer have access to it, you cannot reset your password through the normal process. Instead, go to support.spotify.com and select "I can't log in" or "Account and profile". Describe your situation and provide any information you remember about the account: your username, the payment method you used, or the phone number on file.
Spotify Support will ask you to verify that you own the account before they help you change the email or reset the password. This process can take several days. Have your payment information or a recent receipt ready to speed it up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my old password anywhere?
No. Spotify encrypts passwords and does not store the original version. Even Spotify employees cannot see what your password is. If you need to know your password, you must reset it to a new one.
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 still locked out, wait a few minutes and try again. Sometimes the system needs time to update across all servers. If it still does not work after 30 minutes, contact Spotify Support.
Will resetting my password log me out of other devices?
Yes. When you reset your password, Spotify logs you out of every device where you were signed in. You will need to log in again on each device using your new password. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access.
Is my account hacked if I cannot remember my password?
Not necessarily. Forgetting your password is normal and does not mean someone else has access. However, if you do not remember setting a password or you see activity you did not do, your account may have been compromised. Reset your password when ready and check the "Apps and websites" section for unfamiliar connections.
Can I change my password without resetting it?
If you remember your current password, you can change it directly in your account settings. Log in to Spotify, go to your profile, select Account, and look for "Change password" or "Security". You will need to type your current password first, then create a new one. This is faster than the reset process.