The fastest way to reset your Spotify password

Go to spotify.com/login and click "Can't log in?" below the password field. Enter the email address or username connected to your account. Spotify will send a password reset link to that email within a few minutes. Click the link, create a new password, and log in — the whole process takes about five minutes.

If you do not receive the email, check your spam folder first. Spotify's reset emails sometimes land there. If nothing appears after 10 minutes, the email address on file may be wrong, or your account may have been compromised. The section below covers what to do in that case.

Key Takeaways

  • The password reset link works for 24 hours, so you have a full day to use it before requesting a new one.
  • Your new password must be at least 8 characters long and cannot be the same as any of your last five passwords.
  • If you cannot access the email address on your account, you will need to contact Spotify support with proof of ownership.
  • Resetting your password logs you out of all devices running Spotify, so you will need to log back in on each one.

What happens when you click the reset link

The reset page shows a form with two fields: one for your new password and one to confirm it. Type the same password in both boxes — Spotify will not accept them if they do not match exactly. Your password must be at least 8 characters. It can include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like @, #, or !, but none of these are required.

Spotify will reject a password if you have used it on this account in the past five password changes. This is a security measure to prevent you from cycling back to an old, possibly compromised password. If you get an error saying the password is not allowed, choose something you have not used recently.

Once you submit the new password, Spotify logs you out everywhere. Any phone, computer, tablet, or speaker currently playing Spotify will disconnect. You will see a message saying your password has changed. Log back in on each device using your email or username and the new password.

If you cannot access your email address

If the email on your account no longer works — because you lost access to it, it was deleted, or it was never yours to begin with — you cannot use the automatic reset. Instead, go to support.spotify.com and select "Account and profile" from the help menu. Choose "I can't log in" and then "I don't have access to my email address."

Spotify will ask you to verify you own the account. They may request the payment method on file, the date you created the account, or the country where you signed up. Have this information ready. If you paid for Spotify with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal, that is usually the fastest way to prove ownership. Spotify support typically responds within 24 to 48 hours.

Signs your account may have been hacked

If you cannot log in and did not request a password reset, or if you see unfamiliar playlists, followers, or saved songs in your account, someone else may have access. Change your password when ready using the reset link above. Then check what devices are connected to your account.

Log in to spotify.com and go to Account > Apps and devices. This page shows every phone, computer, or speaker that has logged into your account. If you see devices you do not recognize, click the X next to them to disconnect them. Spotify will log those devices out within a few minutes. If you see many unknown devices or cannot regain control, contact Spotify support and describe what happened — they can force a full logout across all devices.

Logging back in on your devices

After you reset your password, each device running Spotify will ask you to log in again. On phones and tablets, open the Spotify app, tap "Log in," and enter your email or username and new password. On computers, do the same in the desktop app or at spotify.com. On smart speakers or car systems, the process varies — some let you log in through the device itself, while others require you to log in through the manufacturer's app.

If a device will not accept your new password, try logging out first, then logging back in. On the Spotify app, go to Settings > Log out. On the web, click your profile picture in the top right and select "Log out." Then log back in with your new password. If the device still will not work, restart it and try again.

Creating a password you will not forget

A strong password is one you can remember but others cannot guess. Avoid using your name, birth date, or the word "password." Instead, try a phrase you know well — like the first letter of each word in a favorite song lyric, mixed with a number. For example, "IWasBornInTheUSA1984" uses the opening line of a Bruce Springsteen song plus a year. It is long, includes uppercase and lowercase letters, and is hard to guess but straightforward for you to remember.

Write your password down and store it somewhere safe if you need to — a locked drawer, a safe, or a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password. Do not email it to yourself or text it to anyone. Do not use the same password on Spotify that you use on your bank account, email, or other important accounts. If one service gets hacked, a unique password means the others stay safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the password reset email take to arrive?

Spotify usually sends it within a few minutes. If you have not seen it after 10 minutes, check your spam or junk folder — some email providers filter it by mistake. If it is not there, request a new reset link and try again.

Can I reset my password without access to my email?

No, not through the automatic process. You will need to contact Spotify support and prove you own the account using payment information or other details. This takes longer but is the only way forward if your email is gone.

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

Make sure you are using the exact password you just created — passwords are case-sensitive, so "Password123" is different from "password123." If you are still stuck, wait a few minutes and try again, as the system sometimes needs time to sync. If it continues to fail, contact Spotify support.

Will resetting my password delete my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and all other account data stay exactly as they are. Only your login credentials change.

Do I have to reset my password on all my devices?

You do not have to do anything — Spotify automatically logs you out everywhere when you reset your password. You just need to log back in on each device you use regularly. Devices you do not use often can stay logged out.