Change Your Password on the Pandora Website

The fastest way to change your Pandora password is through the website on a computer or phone browser. Go to pandora.com, sign in with your current email and password, then click your account icon in the top right corner and select "Settings." From there, click "Change Password," enter your current password once to confirm it's you, then type your new password twice — once in each field. Click "Save Changes" and you're done.

Your new password takes effect when ready. You'll stay signed in on that device, but you may need to sign in again on other devices like your phone, tablet, or car stereo within the next few hours as the old session expires.

Key Takeaways

  • The website method (pandora.com) is the most reliable way to change your password and works on any device with a browser.
  • You must enter your current password to prove you own the account before Pandora will let you set a new one.
  • The mobile app does not have a password-change option — you must use the website.
  • After you change your password, other devices will sign you out within a few hours and ask you to sign in again with the new password.

Change Your Password on the Pandora Mobile App

The Pandora app on iPhone or Android does not include a password-change feature. Instead, open your phone's web browser, go to pandora.com, and follow the website steps above. This is the only way to change your password through a mobile device.

If you want to change your password without leaving the app, you can open the browser within the app (on most phones, long-press a link in Pandora and choose "Open in Browser"), then navigate to pandora.com and use the website method.

What Happens When You Change Your Password

When you save a new password, Pandora logs you out of all devices except the one you're currently using. This is a security measure — it prevents someone else from staying signed in if they had access to your account. On your phone, tablet, computer, or car stereo, you'll see a message asking you to sign in again. Enter your email address and your new password.

This sign-out process usually happens within a few hours, not when ready. If you're in the middle of listening to music on another device, it will finish the current song or station before asking you to sign in again.

Create a Strong New Password

Pandora requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long. A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (like ! or #). Avoid using your name, email address, or common words — these are straightforward to guess. A phrase like "BlueSky$2024Piano" is much stronger than "password123."

Do not reuse a password you've used on other websites or services. If another site gets hacked, someone could try that same password on your Pandora account. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can generate and store unique passwords for each service you use.

If You Forget Your Current Password

If you can't remember your current password, you cannot change it through Settings — Pandora requires you to enter the old one first. Instead, click "Forgot Password" on the Pandora sign-in page. Pandora will send a reset link to the email address on your account. Click that link, create a new password, and sign in. This is a password reset, not a change, and it works even if you've forgotten the old password entirely.

Check your spam or promotions folder if you don't see the reset email within a few minutes. If you still don't receive it, make sure you're entering the correct email address — the one you actually used to create your Pandora account.

Sign Out of All Devices Manually

If you want to sign out of all your devices without changing your password, you can do that too. Go to pandora.com, sign in, click your account icon, select "Settings," then look for "Active Sessions" or "Devices." You'll see a list of devices currently signed in to your account. Click "Sign Out" next to any device you want to remove. This is useful if you sold a phone, let a friend use your account, or think someone else might have access.

Signing out of devices does not change your password — it just ends those sessions. If you want to prevent someone from signing back in with your password, you'll need to change the password itself.

Troubleshooting Password Changes That Don't Work

If you click "Save Changes" and nothing happens, or you see an error message, try these steps. First, make sure you typed your new password the same way in both fields — passwords are case-sensitive, so "MyPassword" is different from "mypassword." Second, refresh the page and try again. Third, clear your browser's cache and cookies, then sign out and sign back in before attempting the change.

If the problem continues, try a different browser or device. Sometimes an old browser or a browser extension can interfere with the password-change process. If you still can't change your password after trying these steps, contact Pandora support through the Help section on pandora.com — they can help you regain access to your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password on my car stereo or smart speaker separately?

No. When you change your password on the website, Pandora automatically signs you out of all devices. Your car stereo, smart speaker, or any other device will ask you to sign in again with your new password the next time you try to use Pandora. Just enter your email and new password when prompted.

Can I change my password if I'm using a free Pandora account?

Yes. The password-change process is the same for free and paid Pandora accounts. Go to pandora.com, sign in, click your account icon, select "Settings," and choose "Change Password."

What if I change my password and then when ready want to change it again?

You can change your password as many times as you want. Just go back to Settings and repeat the process. Pandora does not limit how often you can update your password.

Will changing my password delete my saved stations or playlists?

No. Your stations, playlists, thumbs up and down ratings, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Changing your password only affects how you sign in — it does not touch any of your music or preferences.

Can someone change my password if they have my email address?

No, not without also having access to your email account. To change your password, someone would need to either sign in with your current password or use the "Forgot Password" link, which sends a reset email to your address. If you're concerned someone has your password, change it right away through the website.