Change your password directly in the Spotify app or website

You can change your Spotify password from any device where you're signed in — phone, tablet, or computer. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use the free or paid version. You'll need to know your current password to set a new one.

Spotify doesn't send you to a separate page or require you to verify your email first. Once you enter your current password and choose a new one, the change takes effect immediately on all your devices.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password from the Spotify app on your phone or from the website on a computer, and the steps are nearly identical.
  • Your current password is required before you can set a new one, so have it ready.
  • After you change your password, you'll be signed out of all devices and will need to sign back in with your new password.
  • If you've forgotten your current password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Spotify login page instead of trying to change it.

Change your password on the Spotify app (phone or tablet)

Open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, tap your profile picture or the gear icon to open Settings. Scroll down and tap "Account" or "Change password" — the exact wording depends on your phone's operating system.

Enter your current password in the first field. Type your new password in the second field. Spotify will show you a strength meter as you type — aim for at least a medium-strength password with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Tap "Save" or "Change password" to confirm. You'll see a message saying your password has been changed, and you'll be signed out of the app.

Change your password on the Spotify website

Go to spotify.com and sign in if you're not already logged in. Click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This opens your account overview page.

Look for the "Change password" section on this page — it's usually in the middle or lower part of the screen. Click the "Change password" button. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Click "Set password" or "Save" to finish. You'll be signed out of all Spotify apps and websites, and you'll need to sign back in with your new password on each device.

What happens after you change your password

Spotify automatically signs you out everywhere — your phone, tablet, computer, and any other device where you were logged in. This is a security feature that prevents someone else from using your account if they somehow got access to a device you use.

You'll need to sign back in on each device using your new password. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay exactly the same. If you use Spotify on multiple devices, sign in on the one you use most often first, then work through the others. You don't have to do them all at once.

If you can't remember your current password

You can't change a password you don't know. Instead, go to the Spotify login page and click "Forgot your password?" Enter the email address connected to your account. Spotify sends you a link to reset your password — check your inbox and your spam folder if you don't see it right away.

Click the link in the email and create a new password. This process signs you out of all devices just like a regular password change does. You'll then sign back in with your new password.

Passwords that work well with Spotify

Spotify accepts passwords between 8 and 64 characters long. A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! @ # $ % or &. Avoid using your username, email address, or anything that appears in your Spotify profile. Don't reuse a password from another account, especially not from banking or email.

If you use the same password across multiple websites and one of them gets hacked, attackers can try that password on your Spotify account. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the one built into your phone's operating system can generate and store unique passwords so you don't have to remember them.

Troubleshooting password change problems

If you see an error message saying "Password change failed" or "Something went wrong," try again in a few minutes. Spotify's servers occasionally have brief hiccups. Make sure you're using the correct current password — Spotify is case-sensitive, so "Password123" is different from "password123".

If the problem continues, try changing your password from a different device or from the website instead of the app. Clear your browser cache if you're using the website, or uninstall and reinstall the Spotify app if you're on a phone. If none of these steps work, contact Spotify Support through the help section of your account page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password delete my playlists or listening history?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and everything else in your account stays exactly the same. A password change only affects how you sign in — it doesn't touch any of your account data.

Do I have to change my password on every device, or just one?

You only change it once, in one place. After you change it, Spotify signs you out everywhere automatically. Then you sign back in on each device with your new password. You don't run the change process multiple times.

How often should I change my Spotify password?

There's no rule that says you must change it on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that got hacked, or if you haven't changed it in several years. Otherwise, a strong unique password is enough.

Can I change my password if I'm using a Facebook or Google login?

If you signed up for Spotify through Facebook or Google, you don't have a Spotify password to change. You sign in using your Facebook or Google account instead. To set up a Spotify password, go to your account page and look for "Set Spotify password" or contact Spotify Support.

What if I change my password but still can't sign back in?

Make sure you're typing your new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive. If you're still stuck, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page to reset it again. If that doesn't work, contact Spotify Support and describe what's happening.