Change Your Email in Account Settings

To change your Spotify email, log into your account on a web browser, go to your account overview, and select "Change email" under your login credentials. You'll enter your new email address, confirm it, and Spotify will send a verification link to that new address. Click the link within 24 hours to complete the change. Your old email stops working for login purposes once you verify the new one.

The web browser method is the most straightforward because the mobile app doesn't have a direct email-change option. If you're on your phone, open a web browser instead of the Spotify app, go to spotify.com, and follow the same steps. You don't need to read anything or use a different device.

Spotify doesn't let you change your email through the desktop or mobile app directly. If you try to look for this setting in the app, you won't find it. The company routes all account security changes through the web version to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

Key Takeaways

  • You must use a web browser to change your Spotify email—the mobile app and desktop app do not have this option.
  • Spotify sends a verification link to your new email address, and you have 24 hours to click it or the change will not take effect.
  • Your old email address will no longer work for logging in once the new one is verified.
  • If you forget your password, you can still reset it using your new email address after the change is complete.

What Happens to Your Old Email

Once you verify your new email, your old email address is no longer tied to your Spotify account. You cannot use it to log in anymore. If someone else tries to create a Spotify account with your old email, they can do so without any conflict with your account.

Your old email will stop receiving Spotify notifications and password reset links. Make sure you have access to your new email address before you start the change, because Spotify needs to send the verification link there. If you lose access to the new email before clicking the verification link, you won't be able to complete the change and will need to contact Spotify support.

Verify Your New Email Within 24 Hours

After you enter your new email and submit the change request, Spotify sends a verification email to that address. Check your inbox and spam folder for an email from Spotify with the subject line "Confirm your new email address" or similar wording. The email contains a link you must click within 24 hours.

If you don't click the link within 24 hours, the change request expires and your email stays the same. You'll have to start the process over. Once you click the link, the change is when ready and your new email becomes your login email when ready.

Changing Email on a Shared or Family Plan

If you're part of a Spotify Family plan, changing your email only affects your individual account within that plan. The plan itself stays active, and other family members keep their accounts. Your new email becomes your login credential, but you remain on the same family plan with the same payment method.

The family plan owner can see that you've changed your email if they view the plan members list, but the change doesn't disrupt anyone else's service. If you're the plan owner and you change your email, the plan continues without interruption.

If You Don't Receive the Verification Email

Check your spam or junk folder first—verification emails sometimes land there by mistake. If it's not there, wait a few minutes and refresh your inbox. Spotify usually sends the email within seconds, but delays can happen.

If you still don't see it after 10 minutes, go back to your account settings and request the change again. You can submit a new request as many times as you need. If the problem continues, contact Spotify support through the help section on their website. They can manually verify your new email or troubleshoot why the verification email isn't arriving.

Updating Your Email Across Connected Devices

You don't need to log out and log back in on your devices after changing your email. Spotify keeps you logged in on phones, tablets, computers, and smart speakers. Your new email only matters the next time you log in on a device—for example, if you get a new phone or reinstall the app.

If you want to log out of a device when ready after changing your email, you can do so in your account settings under "Sign out everywhere" or by signing out on each device individually. The next time you log in, use your new email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email if I've forgotten my password?

Yes. On the Spotify login page, click "Can't log in?" and select "I forgot my password." Spotify sends a reset link to your current email address. After you reset your password, you can log in and change your email through account settings.

What if I enter the wrong email by mistake?

If you haven't clicked the verification link yet, you can start the change process again and enter the correct email. The old request will expire after 24 hours if you don't verify it. Once you verify the wrong email, you'll need to change it again to fix the mistake.

Does changing my email affect my playlists or listening history?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, listening history, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only your login email changes. You'll still see all your music and recommendations when you log back in.

Can I use the same email for two Spotify accounts?

No. Each Spotify account must have a unique email address. If you try to change your email to one that's already linked to another account, Spotify will reject the change and ask you to use a different email.