Change your Spotify email in account settings

To change the email address linked to your Spotify account, log in to your account on a web browser, go to your account settings, and look for the "Email" field under your profile information. Click "Change" next to your current email, enter your new email address, confirm it matches, and save. Spotify will send a confirmation link to your new email — you must click that link within a set time to complete the change.

The process takes about five minutes if you have access to both your old and new email inboxes. If you cannot access your old email anymore, you will need to use Spotify's account recovery process instead, which involves verifying your identity through other account details.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your email through the web version of Spotify at account.spotify.com, not through the mobile app.
  • Spotify sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it to finish the change.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, use Spotify's account recovery tool to verify your identity instead.
  • Your password stays the same — changing your email does not reset your login credentials.
  • The change takes effect when ready after you confirm the link, and your old email will no longer work to log in.

Step-by-step process on the web

Open a web browser and go to account.spotify.com. Log in with your current email and password. Once you are in your account dashboard, look for "Account" in the left menu and click it.

Scroll down until you see the "Email" field. Your current email address will be displayed there. Click the "Change" button next to it. A text box will appear where you can type your new email address. Enter it carefully — Spotify will not send a confirmation to a typo, and you will be locked out of the change process.

After you type the new email, Spotify asks you to confirm it by typing it again in a second box. Once both boxes match, click "Save" or "Confirm." Spotify will when ready send a confirmation email to your new address with a link inside it.

Confirming your new email address

Check the inbox of your new email address for a message from Spotify. The subject line usually says something like "Confirm your new Spotify email." Open that email and click the confirmation link inside. This link is time-sensitive — Spotify typically gives you 24 hours to click it, though this can vary.

Once you click the link, your email change is complete. You will see a confirmation message on the Spotify website. From that point forward, you log in using your new email address, not your old one. Your old email address will no longer work to access your account.

If you do not see the confirmation email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder — sometimes email providers filter Spotify's messages. If it is not there, you can request a new confirmation link from your account settings.

What to do if you cannot access your old email

If your old email account no longer exists or you have lost access to it, you cannot complete a standard email change. Instead, go to account.spotify.com and click "Can't log in?" on the login page. Spotify will ask you to enter the email address you are trying to recover.

Spotify will then ask you to verify your identity using other account information — usually your date of birth, the country where you created the account, or payment method details if you have a paid subscription. Answer these questions accurately. If your answers match Spotify's records, you will be allowed to set a new password and change your email in one process.

This recovery process can take a few hours to a few days depending on how quickly Spotify's system verifies your information. You will receive updates by email or through the Spotify website.

Changes to your login and subscription

Your Spotify password does not change when you update your email. You continue to use the same password you have always used — only the email address you type at login changes. If you want to change your password at the same time, you can do that separately in account settings under "Password."

If you have a Spotify Premium subscription, your billing information and subscription status remain exactly the same. Your payment method is tied to your account, not to your email address, so changing your email will not affect your subscription or your next billing date.

If you share a Spotify Family plan with other people, changing your email does not affect their accounts or access to the plan. Only your own login credentials change.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you entered a new email address but did not receive the confirmation email, wait 10 to 15 minutes and check your spam folder. If it still has not arrived, go back to account.spotify.com, log in with your current email, and request a new confirmation link from the email settings page.

If you typed your new email incorrectly and clicked save, you may see an error message. Go back and re-enter the correct address. Spotify will not save an invalid email, so you can try again without penalty.

If you are locked out of your account because you changed your email but never confirmed it, use the "Can't log in?" recovery process described above. Spotify can help you regain access and complete the email change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email on the Spotify mobile app?

No. You must use the web version at account.spotify.com to change your email. The mobile app does not have an email change option. Open a browser on your phone or computer and log in to the web version instead.

What happens to my playlists and saved songs when I change my email?

Nothing happens to them. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay exactly the same. Your email is only your login credential — it does not affect any of your account content.

How long does it take for the email change to go through?

Once you click the confirmation link in the email Spotify sends you, the change is when ready. You can log in with your new email when ready. The entire process from start to finish usually takes less than 30 minutes if you have access to both email inboxes.

Can I change my email back to my old one?

Yes. Follow the same process — go to account settings, click "Change" next to your email, enter your old email address, and confirm the link Spotify sends to it. You can change your email as many times as you need to.

What if someone else has my old email address now?

Once you change your email to a new one and confirm it, your old email is no longer connected to your Spotify account. Even if someone else registers that email address later, they cannot access your account without your password. Your account is find as long as your password remains private.