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 connected to your account. Spotify will send you a password reset link — check your inbox and spam folder. Click the link, create a new password, and you're done. The whole process takes about five minutes.

If you don't remember which email you used, try the one you think is most likely first. Spotify will tell you if that email isn't connected to any account. If nothing works, you may need to recover your account through a different method, which we cover below.

Key Takeaways

  • The password reset link works only on the device and browser where you requested it, and expires after a few hours.
  • Check your spam and promotions folders if the reset email doesn't appear in your inbox within a few minutes.
  • If you can't remember your email address, try logging in with your username instead — Spotify accepts both.
  • If you're locked out of your email account too, contact Spotify support with proof of account ownership like a credit card or phone number on file.

What to do if the reset email doesn't arrive

The reset email usually arrives within a minute or two. If you've waited five minutes and nothing appears, check your spam, promotions, and other email folders — reset emails often land there by mistake. Search for "Spotify" or "password" in your email to find it faster.

If you still don't see it, go back to spotify.com/login and request the link again. You can request as many reset emails as you need. Make sure you're checking the correct email address — if you have multiple email accounts, try each one you might have used when you signed up.

Creating a strong new password

When you click the reset link and see the password field, Spotify requires at least eight characters. A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — something like BlueSky#2024Jazz is much harder to guess than password123.

Write down your new password somewhere safe, or use a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password to store it. If you use the same password across multiple sites, change it — if one site gets hacked, all your accounts become vulnerable. Once you've entered your new password, Spotify logs you out everywhere and you'll need to sign in again on each device.

Signing back in on your devices

After you reset your password, Spotify automatically logs you out of the app on your phone, computer, and any other devices. Open the Spotify app or go to spotify.com, enter your email and your new password, and you're back in. This usually takes less than a minute per device.

If you use Spotify on a smart speaker, car system, or gaming console, you may need to remove and re-add your account. Go into the device's settings, find the Spotify section, and sign out. Then sign back in with your new password. The exact steps vary by device, so check the device's manual if you get stuck.

If you can't access your email account

If your Spotify email account is also locked or deleted, you'll need to contact Spotify support directly. Go to support.spotify.com and click "Contact Us" at the bottom. Choose "Account and login" as your issue. Spotify will ask you to prove you own the account — they may request the phone number or credit card you used to sign up, or the date you created the account.

Have this information ready before you contact them. Spotify support usually responds within 24 to 48 hours. In the meantime, you won't be able to use your account, but your playlists and saved songs are safe — they'll still be there once you regain access.

Preventing lockouts in the future

Keep your email address current in your Spotify account settings. If you change email providers or stop using an email address, update it in Spotify before you lose access. Go to spotify.com, click your profile icon, select "Account," and look for "Email" in the personal information section.

Add a phone number to your account as a backup recovery method. Some accounts let you reset your password using your phone number instead of email, which helps if your email is compromised. You can also enable two-factor authentication if Spotify offers it on your account type — this adds an extra security step when you sign in from a new device.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the password reset link stay valid?

The reset link works for a few hours after Spotify sends it. If you wait too long, request a new one. The link also only works on the device and browser where you requested it — you can't copy it to a different device.

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. Resetting your password only changes how you sign in.

Can I reset my password on the Spotify app instead of the website?

The app doesn't have a password reset option. You must use spotify.com/login on a web browser. Once you've reset your password on the website, you can sign in on the app with your new password.

What if I forgot my password and my email password too?

Contact your email provider first to recover that account — most let you verify your identity with a phone number or backup email. Once you're back in your email, you can reset your Spotify password normally. If you can't recover your email, contact Spotify support with other proof of account ownership.

Do I need to change my password on other apps that use my Spotify login?

If you use "Sign in with Spotify" on other apps or websites, you don't need to do anything — they'll keep working. Your Spotify password change doesn't affect those connections. You only need to sign in again on Spotify itself and on devices where Spotify was logged in.