You can add up to five other people to your Spotify Family plan through the Spotify app or website, and each person gets their own account and music recommendations
Spotify Family lets you share one subscription with up to five other people — six accounts total. Each person gets their own login, their own saved songs and playlists, and their own recommendations based on what they actually listen to. You don't share a queue or see each other's listening history unless you choose to.
The person who pays for the plan (the account owner) controls who is on it and can remove people at any time. Everyone on the plan needs to live at the same address, though Spotify doesn't verify this — it's an honor system. If someone moves out, you can remove them and add someone else.
Key Takeaways
- The account owner invites people by email through the Spotify app or website, and invitees accept the invitation to join.
- Everyone on the plan needs a Spotify account already, or they create one when they accept the invitation.
- The account owner can see who is on the plan and remove anyone from the settings menu at any time.
- Spotify Family costs more than a single account but less per person than six individual subscriptions.
- If someone on the plan uses Spotify in a different country for more than a month, Spotify may flag it as a violation of the shared-address rule.
How to invite someone to your Spotify Family plan
Open the Spotify app or go to spotify.com and sign in with the account that pays for the plan. On the app, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, then tap "Family" or "Manage Family." On the website, click your profile icon at the top right, select "Account," then scroll down to "Family Plan" and click "Manage Family."
Click or tap the button to add a family member — it usually says "Add Member" or shows a plus sign. Enter the email address of the person you want to add. They'll receive an invitation email from Spotify with a link to accept. Once they click the link and confirm, they're added to the plan. If they don't have a Spotify account yet, they can create one during this process.
The person you invite doesn't need to do anything else — they can start using Spotify right away on their own account. They won't see your playlists or saved songs, and you won't see theirs.
What happens when someone accepts an invitation
When someone accepts your invitation, Spotify links their account to your Family plan. They keep their own Spotify login and password — you don't need to share yours with them. They can change their password, update their profile, and manage their own settings without affecting your account.
If the person you're inviting doesn't have a Spotify account, they'll be asked to create one as part of accepting the invitation. They'll choose their own username and password at that point. After that, they log in like any other Spotify user.
Removing someone from your Spotify Family plan
Only the account owner can remove people from the plan. Open Spotify, go to your Family settings the same way you did to add someone, and look for the list of family members. Next to each person's name, there's usually a remove button or three dots — click that and select remove or delete.
When you remove someone, they lose access to Spotify immediately. If they want to keep using Spotify, they'll need to buy their own individual subscription. Any playlists or saved songs they created stay on their account, but they won't be able to play music until they have a paid subscription.
Troubleshooting invitations that don't go through
If someone doesn't receive an invitation email, ask them to check their spam or junk folder — Spotify's invitation emails sometimes end up there. If it's not there, try sending the invitation again from your Family settings.
If the email address you're inviting is already linked to another Spotify Family plan, Spotify will reject the invitation. The person needs to be removed from the other plan first before they can join yours. They should contact the owner of that plan to be removed.
If you're trying to add more than six people total (including yourself), Spotify won't let you — the plan maxes out at six accounts. You'll need to remove someone before you can add anyone else.
How Spotify monitors shared addresses
Spotify's terms say everyone on a Family plan must live at the same address. Spotify doesn't ask for proof of address when you set up the plan, but it does monitor where people are using Spotify. If someone on your plan uses Spotify in a different country for more than a month, Spotify may send a warning or ask you to confirm that person still lives with you.
If you have a family member who travels for work or school, this can trigger a flag. Spotify usually gives you a chance to confirm the person is still part of your household before taking action. If Spotify determines the plan is being shared outside a single address, it may ask you to remove that person or downgrade to an individual plan.
What each person on the plan can and cannot do
Everyone on a Spotify Family plan can listen to music, create playlists, follow artists, and save songs — all the features of a regular Spotify account. Each person's recommendations are based only on their own listening, not anyone else's on the plan.
The account owner is the only one who can add or remove family members, change the plan type, or update the payment method. If you're not the owner and you want to make changes to who's on the plan, you'll need to ask the owner to do it.
Everyone on the plan can play music at the same time on different devices. If you have a Spotify Premium or Family plan, there's no limit to how many people can listen simultaneously — that's different from some other streaming services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who doesn't have a Spotify account yet?
Yes. When you send them an invitation, they can create a Spotify account as part of accepting it. They'll choose their username and password during that process, and then they're ready to use Spotify.
What if someone on my Family plan moves out?
You can remove them from your Family settings at any time. They'll lose access to Spotify unless they buy their own subscription. If they move back in later, you can invite them again.
Can I see what other people on my plan are listening to?
No. Each person's listening history and recommendations are private. You can only see the list of who is on the plan, not what they're playing or their saved songs.
What if someone I invited says they didn't get the email?
Ask them to check their spam folder — invitation emails sometimes end up there. If it's not there, go back to your Family settings and send the invitation again. Make sure you're using the correct email address.
Can I have more than six people on one Family plan?
No. Spotify Family maxes out at six accounts total, including the account owner. If you need more accounts, you'd need a second Family plan with a different payment method.