Change your Spotify password from the web or your phone
You can change your Spotify password on any device with internet access — the web browser on a computer, or the Spotify app on your phone. The process takes about two minutes. You will need to know your current password to start.
Spotify does not let you change your password through the mobile app alone. If you only have your phone, use a web browser instead. The steps are nearly identical either way.
Key Takeaways
- You need your current password to change to a new one — Spotify will ask for it as a security check.
- The easiest route is the Spotify website on a computer, where you go to Account Settings and select Change Password.
- On a phone, open a web browser (not the Spotify app) and log into your Spotify account, then follow the same steps as the website.
- Your new password must be at least eight characters long and cannot be the same as your current password.
- After you change your password, you will be logged out on all devices and must log back in with the new password.
Change your password on a computer
Open a web browser and go to www.spotify.com. Click the Log In button in the top right corner. Enter your email address and current password, then click Log In.
Once you are logged in, click your profile name or icon in the top right corner. A menu will drop down. Click Account. You will see a page with your account details. Look for the section labeled Password and click the Change button next to it.
Spotify will ask you to enter your current password again as a security check. Type it in and click Next. Now enter your new password twice — once in the first box and again in the second box to confirm you typed it correctly. Your password must be at least eight characters long. Click Change Password when you are done.
A message will appear saying your password has been changed. You will be logged out of Spotify on all your devices. The next time you open Spotify on your phone, computer, or other device, you will need to log in again with your new password.
Change your password on a phone using a web browser
Open any web browser on your phone — Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or whatever you normally use. Do not use the Spotify app. Go to www.spotify.com in the address bar.
Tap the Log In button. Enter your email address and current password, then tap Log In. Once you are logged in, tap your profile name or icon, usually in the top right corner. Tap Account from the menu that appears.
Scroll down until you see the Password section. Tap Change next to it. Enter your current password again when Spotify asks for it, then tap Next. Type your new password in both boxes — the new password field and the confirm password field — then tap Change Password.
You will see a confirmation message. Like the computer version, you will be logged out everywhere and must log back in with your new password the next time you use Spotify.
What to do if you forgot your current password
If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot change it through the normal steps. Instead, go to www.spotify.com and click Log In. Below the password field, click Can't log in?
Spotify will ask for your email address or username. Enter it and click Next. Spotify will send you a password reset link to your email. Open your email, find the message from Spotify, and click the reset link. Follow the steps to create a new password. Once you have reset your password this way, you can log back into Spotify on all your devices.
Why you might need to change your password
Change your password if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in a long time. You should also change it if you shared your account login with someone you no longer want to have access.
Changing your password logs you out everywhere, which means anyone else using your account will be forced to log in again. They will not be able to use Spotify until they enter the new password. This is the main reason to change your password if you are concerned about unauthorized access.
What happens after you change your password
Spotify will log you out on every device where you were logged in — your phone, computer, tablet, smart speaker, or car system. The next time you open Spotify on any of these devices, you will see a login screen. Enter your email address and new password to log back in.
If you have multiple devices, you do not have to log back in all at once. Log back in whenever you want to use each device. Until you do, Spotify will not play music on that device.
Password requirements and tips
Your new password must be at least eight characters long. Spotify does not require uppercase letters, numbers, or special characters, but using them makes your password stronger and harder to guess. Avoid using the same password you use for other accounts, especially email or banking.
Write your new password down somewhere safe if you think you might forget it, or use a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password to store it. Do not share your password with anyone, even friends or family members. If you want someone else to listen to your music, create a separate Spotify account for them instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to change my password on every device?
No. Change your password once through the website or web browser, and Spotify handles the rest. You will be logged out everywhere automatically. You only need to log back in on the devices you actually use.
What if I change my password and then forget the new one?
Click the Can't Log In link on the Spotify login page and follow the password reset steps. Spotify will send a reset link to your email address. You can create a new password without knowing the old one.
Can I change my password through the Spotify app on my phone?
No. The Spotify app does not have a password change option. You must use a web browser on your phone or a computer. Open any browser, go to spotify.com, log in, and follow the Account Settings steps.
Will changing my password affect my playlists or saved songs?
No. Your playlists, saved songs, and all your account data stay exactly the same. Only your login password changes. Everything in your account remains untouched.
How often should I change my Spotify password?
There is no set rule. Change it if you think it has been compromised, if you used it on another site that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Many people change passwords once or twice a year as a precaution.