Adding someone to your Spotify Family plan takes five minutes
To add a family member to Spotify, you open the app or website, go to your account settings, select Family Plan, and send an invite link to the person's email address. They accept the invite, create or link their Spotify account, and they're in — each person gets their own account, their own recommendations, and their own listening history, all under one shared payment.
You need to be the plan owner (the person who pays) to send invites. Family members can't add other family members. The plan itself covers up to six people, though you can remove and add new members whenever you want.
Key Takeaways
- The person adding members must be the Spotify Family Plan owner — the account that pays the subscription.
- You send invites by email, and the other person accepts through a link in their inbox, then creates or signs into their own Spotify account.
- Each family member gets a separate account with separate playlists, saved songs, and recommendations, even though you share one payment.
- Spotify Family covers up to six people total, and you can remove someone and add a new person anytime without waiting for a billing cycle to end.
- Family members must be at least 13 years old, and Spotify may ask for proof that people live in the same household.
How to send a family invite on the Spotify app
Open Spotify on your phone or tablet and tap the Home icon at the bottom. In the top right corner, tap the gear icon (Settings). Scroll down and tap Family Plan. You'll see a list of current family members and an option to add more. Tap the plus sign or "Add member" button.
Type in the email address of the person you want to add. Spotify will send them an invite link. They'll receive an email with a button that says something like "Join Family Plan" or "Accept Invite." When they click it, they'll be taken to Spotify's website to either create a new account or sign into an existing one. Once they do, they're added to your plan.
How to send a family invite on the Spotify website
Go to spotify.com and sign in. Click your profile name in the top right corner and select Account. On the left side, click Family Plan. You'll see your current members and a button to add a new one.
Enter the email address and click the button to send the invite. The person will get an email within a few minutes. They click the link, sign in or create a Spotify account, and the invite is complete. If they don't see the email, ask them to check their spam or junk folder.
What happens after someone accepts the invite
Once a family member accepts and creates their account, they can start using Spotify right away. They'll have their own login, their own playlists, and their own recommendations based on what they listen to. Their activity won't show up in your recommendations, and your activity won't show up in theirs.
They can use Spotify on any device — phone, tablet, computer, or smart speaker — as long as they sign in with their own account. If multiple family members try to play music at the same time, Spotify may pause one stream to play another, depending on your plan type and how many people are listening.
Removing or replacing a family member
If you need to remove someone, go back to Family Plan in your account settings. Find their name in the list and select the option to remove them (usually a trash icon or "Remove" button). They'll lose access to the Family Plan immediately, though they can still use Spotify if they have their own paid account.
You can add a new person right away — you don't have to wait for a billing cycle. Spotify lets you remove and add members as often as you need, so if someone moves out or you want to add a different person, just make the change in your settings.
Age and household requirements
Family members must be at least 13 years old. Spotify may ask for proof that everyone on the plan lives in the same household, especially if members are in different cities or countries. This is to prevent people from sharing a family plan with friends who don't live with them.
If Spotify asks for proof, you can usually provide a utility bill, lease, or mortgage statement showing that members live at the same address. The company doesn't always enforce this, but it's part of their terms, so be prepared if they ask.
Troubleshooting invites that don't go through
If someone says they didn't get an invite email, ask them to check their spam or junk folder first — sometimes email providers filter Spotify invites by mistake. If it's not there, go back to Family Plan settings and try sending the invite again. Make sure you have the correct email address.
If the invite link expires (usually after a few weeks), you'll need to send a new one. If someone tries to accept an invite but gets an error, they should try signing out of Spotify completely, clearing their browser cache, and then clicking the link again. If problems continue, Spotify's support page has troubleshooting steps for family plan issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who doesn't have a Spotify account yet?
Yes. When you send them an invite, they can create a new Spotify account as part of accepting the invite. They don't need to have an account before you add them — the invite link walks them through account creation.
What if someone on my family plan wants to use a different email address?
They can change their email address in their own account settings without affecting the family plan. Go to your account, select Account, and look for Email. They can update it there, and they'll stay on the family plan.
Can I have a family plan with someone who lives in a different country?
Spotify's terms say family members should live in the same household, and the company may ask for proof. If members are in different countries, Spotify may not allow it or may ask for documentation. It's worth trying, but there's no may provide it will work.
What happens if I downgrade from Family Plan to a single account?
All family members lose access to the plan immediately. They can still use Spotify if they have their own paid accounts, but they won't be covered by your subscription anymore. You'll need to tell them before you make the change.
Can a family member remove themselves from the plan?
No, only the plan owner can remove members. If someone wants to leave, they need to ask you to remove them from the Family Plan settings. After that, they can sign up for their own individual plan if they want to keep using Spotify.