You cannot see your Spotify password after you set it, but you can reset it in seconds

Spotify does not show you your password once it is saved — that is by design, for security. But if you have forgotten it, you do not need to remember it. You can reset it through Spotify's website or app, and you will be back in your account within a few minutes.

The reset process works the same way whether you signed up with an email address, a Facebook account, or an Apple ID. Spotify will send you a link to create a new password, and that link expires after a few hours, so you should complete the reset while you are looking at your email.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to the Spotify login page, click "Can't log in?", and enter the email address connected to your account.
  • Spotify will send a password reset link to that email address within a few minutes.
  • Click the link in the email, create a new password, and log in when ready to confirm it works.
  • If you do not receive the reset email, check your spam folder or confirm you are using the correct email address.
  • If you signed up through Facebook or Apple ID instead of email, use that same method to log in rather than resetting a password.

Reset your password through the Spotify website

Open a web browser and go to spotify.com/login. On the login page, you will see two fields: one for your email or username, and one for your password. Below the password field, click the text that says "Can't log in?"

On the next page, enter the email address you used when you created your Spotify account. This is the email Spotify will send the reset link to, so make sure it is spelled correctly. Click the button to continue.

Spotify will send an email to that address within a few minutes. Open your email inbox and look for a message from noreply@spotify.com 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 — sometimes email providers filter it by mistake.

Complete the password reset and log back in

Click the link in the Spotify email. It will take you to a page where you can create a new password. The password must be at least eight characters long. Spotify does not require uppercase letters, numbers, or special characters, but using a mix of these makes your password stronger and harder to guess.

Type your new password twice to confirm you typed it correctly, then click the button to save it. Spotify will show you a confirmation message. Close that page and go back to spotify.com/login to log in with your new password right away. This confirms the reset worked before you close your browser.

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

If you created your Spotify account by clicking "Sign up with Facebook" or "Sign up with Apple" rather than entering an email address, you do not have a Spotify password to reset. Instead, you log in using that same Facebook or Apple account.

Go to spotify.com/login and click the button for Facebook or Apple — whichever one you used to sign up. You will be asked to log into that account, and then Spotify will open. If you have forgotten the password to your Facebook or Apple account, you will need to reset that password through Facebook or Apple instead.

Resetting your password on the Spotify mobile app

Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet. On the login screen, tap "Can't log in?" just as you would on the website. Enter the email address for your account, and Spotify will send the reset link to your email.

Open your email app and click the reset link. Your phone's web browser will open to the password reset page. Create your new password, confirm it, and tap the button to save. Then return to the Spotify app and log in with your new password.

What to do if you do not receive the reset email

Check your spam, junk, or promotions folder first. Email providers sometimes send password reset messages there by mistake. If you find the email, mark it as "not spam" so future Spotify emails go to your inbox.

If the email is not in any folder, go back to spotify.com/login, click "Can't log in?" again, and double-check that you entered the email address exactly as it appears in your Spotify account. Common mistakes are typing a different email address than the one you signed up with, or adding an extra space before or after the address. Try the reset again with the correct email.

If you still do not receive an email after two attempts, contact Spotify Support through the help page at support.spotify.com. You will need to describe the problem and confirm your identity by providing information about your account.

Keeping track of your new password

Once you have created a new password, write it down or save it in a password manager — a program that stores passwords securely so you do not have to remember them. Popular password managers include Bitwarden, 1Password, and Dashlane. Most are free or low-cost and work across all your devices.

If you use the same password for multiple accounts, change it on those other accounts too. A password that is straightforward to remember is usually straightforward for someone else to guess, so using a unique, random password for each account protects you if one service is hacked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Spotify tell me what my old password was?

No. Spotify stores passwords in encrypted form, which means even Spotify employees cannot read them. This protects your account if Spotify's systems are ever hacked. The only way to access your account is to reset the password.

How long does the password reset link stay active?

The link in the reset email is usually active for a few hours. If you wait more than a day to click it, the link may expire and you will need to request a new one. Click the link as soon as you see the email.

Will resetting my password log me out on other devices?

Resetting your password does not automatically log you out on phones, tablets, or computers where you are already signed in. However, the next time Spotify asks you to log in on any device, you will need to use your new password.

What if I do not have access to the email address I used to sign up?

Contact Spotify Support at support.spotify.com and explain that you no longer have access to your signup email. They can help you regain access to your account by confirming your identity through other information, such as your payment method or account creation date.

Can I change my password without forgetting it first?

Yes. Log into your Spotify account, go to your account settings, and look for a section called "Password" or "Security". Click the option to change your password, enter your current password, and then type your new password twice. Save the change and you are done.