Your Spotify password is the code you created when you signed up, or changed it later in your account settings
Spotify does not show you your password anywhere — not in the app, not on the website, not in your email. That is by design: if Spotify could see your password, hackers could too. What you can do instead is reset it to something new, which takes about two minutes.
If you remember your current password, you do not need to do anything. If you have forgotten it or suspect someone else knows it, you can create a new one from Spotify's login page without needing the old one.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify never displays your password in the app or on the website, even if you are logged in.
- You can reset your password from the Spotify login page by entering your email address and clicking "Forgot your password?"
- Spotify sends a password reset link to your email, and you have 24 hours to use it before it expires.
- If you cannot access the email address tied to your account, you will need to contact Spotify Support to regain access.
How to reset your password on desktop or mobile
Go to the Spotify login page at spotify.com/login. Below the password field, click or tap "Forgot your password?" Enter the email address connected to your account and click the button to request a reset.
Spotify sends a link to that email address. Open your email, find the message from Spotify (check your spam folder if you do not see it), and click the link inside. That link takes you to a page where you can type a new password twice to confirm it matches. Once you save the new password, you can log in with it right away.
The reset link works for 24 hours. If you do not use it within that time, you can request a new one by going back to the login page and clicking "Forgot your password?" again.
What to do if you cannot access your email
If the email address on your Spotify account no longer works — because you closed that email, lost access to it, or it was hacked — you cannot reset your password through the normal route. Spotify cannot send you a reset link if the email bounces back.
Contact Spotify Support through the help page at support.spotify.com. Click "Contact Us" and describe your situation: that you cannot access the email tied to your account. Spotify Support can verify your identity through other information (like your payment method or the date you created the account) and either reset your password for you or help you change the email address first.
This process takes longer than a self-service reset — usually a few business days — because Spotify has to confirm you are the real account owner before making changes.
How to change your password if you are already logged in
If you remember your current password and are logged into Spotify, you can change it without going through the reset process. On the desktop app or website, click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Account." Click "Change password" and enter your current password, then type your new password twice.
On the mobile app, tap "Home," then the gear icon for Settings, then "Account," then "Change password." The steps are the same: current password, then new password twice.
Why Spotify does not show your password
Spotify stores passwords in an encrypted form that even Spotify employees cannot read. This protects you: if a hacker breaks into Spotify's servers, they cannot steal your actual password because Spotify does not keep it in a readable form. They only keep a scrambled version that cannot be reversed.
This is why Spotify can only reset your password, not retrieve the old one. It is also why you should never tell anyone your password, and why you should use a different password for Spotify than you use for your email or bank account — if someone guesses your Spotify password, they cannot use it anywhere else.
What to do if someone else is using your account
If you think someone has hacked your account or is using it without permission, reset your password when ready using the steps above. Then go to your Account settings and scroll down to "Your devices." You will see a list of devices currently logged into your account. Click "Sign out everywhere" to log out every device at once, then log back in on only your own devices.
After that, change the password on your email account too, in case the hacker used it to access other services. If your email was also compromised, contact your email provider's support team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my password if I am logged in?
No. Spotify does not display passwords anywhere in the app or website, even when you are logged in. If you need to change it, use the password change option in your Account settings, which requires you to enter your current password first.
How long does a password reset link stay valid?
Spotify's password reset links expire after 24 hours. If you do not click the link within that time, request a new one from the login page. You can request as many reset links as you need.
What if I never set a password because I signed up with Facebook or Apple?
You can still reset your password using your email address. Click "Forgot your password?" on the login page, enter your email, and follow the reset steps. This creates a password you can use to log in directly instead of through Facebook or Apple.
Will resetting my password log me out of the app?
Not when ready. You stay logged in on your current device. The next time you open Spotify on a different device, it will ask for your new password. You can also manually sign out everywhere from your Account settings if you want to force a logout on all devices at once.