Spotify: How to Change Your Email Address

To change the email address on your Spotify account, go to your Account page (open the Spotify app, click your profile picture, and select “Account”), then under “Profile” click “Edit” next to your email, enter the new address, and click “Save Profile.” This works on both the desktop app and the web player, and you can do it from your phone’s browser if you log in to your account page there. The change is instant, but you’ll need to verify the new email by clicking a link Spotify sends to it.

Why You Might Need to Change Your Spotify Email

People change the email on their Spotify account for a few common reasons. You might have signed up with an old address you no longer check, you may have gotten a new email provider, or you might want to consolidate multiple accounts into one inbox. Some users also change their email because they suspect their account was compromised, even though Spotify’s official security advice for a hacked account is to reset your password first. Whatever the reason, the process is straightforward and takes less than two minutes, as long as you can still log in to your current account.

Step-by-Step: How to Change Your Spotify Email

Here’s the exact process for changing the email address on your Spotify account, whether you’re on a computer or using a mobile browser.

Open the Spotify app on your desktop or go to open.spotify.com in a web browser.
Log in with your current username and password. If you’re already logged in, skip this step.
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner of the window.
Select “Account” from the dropdown menu. This opens your Account overview page in a browser.
On the Account page, look for the “Profile” section. Next to your email address, click “Edit.”
Type your new email address in the field. Make sure it’s spelled correctly — you’ll need access to that inbox to verify it.
Click “Save Profile” at the bottom of the form.
Check the inbox of your new email address. Spotify will send a verification email with a link. Click that link to confirm the change.

That’s it. Your account is now linked to the new email, and you’ll use it to log in from now on. If you don’t see the verification email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder, and make sure you typed the address correctly.

What If You Can’t Log In to Your Current Email?

The most common problem people run into is that they’ve lost access to the email address currently on their Spotify account. Maybe it was a school address that got deactivated, or you forgot the password to that inbox. In that case, you can’t click the verification link Spotify sends to the old address — so the change won’t go through. Spotify’s support page has a form you can fill out to request a manual email change, but you’ll need to provide proof that you own the account. That usually means answering security questions, providing the account’s creation date, or entering a payment method’s last four digits if you have a premium subscription. The process can take a few days, so be patient.

If you still have access to your old email but you’re just not checking it regularly, log in to that inbox first, click the verification link, and then you can change your email to a new one. If you truly have no access to the old inbox, the manual form is your only option — there’s no way to bypass it, and you should never try to use account-recovery tricks that promise to bypass Spotify’s security.

Changing Your Email on the Mobile App (Android and iOS)

The Spotify mobile app doesn’t have a direct “change email” button in its settings, but you can still do it from your phone’s browser. Open Safari, Chrome, or any browser on your phone, go to spotify.com/account, and log in. Then follow the same steps as above: click “Edit” next to your email, enter the new one, save, and verify. The mobile app will reflect the change immediately after you log out and back in. This works on both Android and iOS, and it’s the only way to change your email from a phone — the app itself only lets you edit your display name and profile picture.

What Happens to Your Playlists, Followers, and Premium?

Changing your email address does not affect your playlists, saved songs, followers, or your premium subscription. Your account ID stays the same; only the login email changes. If you have a premium plan, your billing continues as before, and your payment method is unaffected. Your username (the one that appears in your profile URL) also stays the same — you can’t change your username, only your email and display name. So if you’re worried about losing your carefully curated playlists, don’t be. The change is purely cosmetic on the login side.

Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting

Here are a few things that often trip people up when changing their Spotify email:

Typing the new email wrong. Double-check the spelling before you save. If you make a typo, you won’t get the verification link, and you’ll have to start over.
Using an email already linked to another Spotify account. Spotify won’t let you use an email that’s already associated with a different account. You’ll see an error message. You’ll need to use a different email or log into that other account and change its email first.
Verification email not arriving. Check your spam folder, and make sure you’re looking at the correct inbox. Sometimes it takes a few minutes. If it still doesn’t come, try resending from the account page.
Logging in with Facebook or Apple. If you originally signed up with Facebook, your email is managed by Facebook, and you might need to change it in your Facebook settings first, then update it on Spotify. If you signed up with Apple, you can use “Hide My Email” and change it through Apple’s settings, but the process on Spotify is the same as above.

Is There a Cost or Any Limit?

No, changing your email on Spotify is completely free, and there’s no limit to how many times you can do it. You can change it as often as you like, though each change requires verification of the new address. There’s also no waiting period — the change is effective immediately after you click the verification link. The only real cost is the few minutes it takes, plus the risk of locking yourself out if you don’t have access to the new inbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify email without the password?

No, you need to be logged into your account to change the email. If you’ve forgotten your password, use the “Forgot password?” link on the login page to reset it first. Once you’re logged in, you can change the email normally.

What if I signed up with Facebook and want to change my email?

If you signed up with Facebook, your Spotify login is tied to your Facebook account. You can still change your email on Spotify by logging in via Facebook, going to your Account page, and editing the email there. However, you might also need to update your email in your Facebook settings, because Spotify may pull from that. The change on Spotify will work independently, but it’s a good idea to keep both updated.

Will changing my email log me out of all devices?

No, changing your email does not log you out of any devices. Your active sessions remain active. However, if you change your password at the same time, you might be logged out of some devices for security reasons. The email change alone is safe.

Can I use a temporary email address for Spotify?

Technically yes, but it’s not recommended. Spotify requires a valid email to verify your account and to send you password resets and important notifications. If you lose access to a temporary email, you could lose access to your account permanently. Use a real, long-term email address.

Why does Spotify say my email is already in use?

That means the email you’re trying to use is already linked to another Spotify account. You can either log into that other account and change its email, or use a different email address for this account. Spotify does not allow one email to be used on multiple accounts.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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