Rename Your Playlist on Any Device
You can change a playlist name on Spotify through the mobile app, desktop app, or web player. The steps are nearly identical across all three. You need to own the playlist or have editing permission — if someone else created it and didn't give you permission to edit, you won't see the rename option.
The fastest way is to right-click the playlist name (on desktop) or tap the three-dot menu (on mobile), then select the rename or edit option. Spotify will highlight the current name so you can type a new one. The change saves automatically and appears everywhere you're signed in within seconds.
Key Takeaways
- On desktop or web, right-click the playlist name and choose "Edit details" to rename it in one click.
- On mobile, tap the three-dot menu icon next to the playlist name, then tap "Edit playlist" and change the title field.
- You can only rename playlists you created or playlists where the owner gave you editing permission.
- The new name syncs across all your devices and to anyone following the playlist within a few seconds.
Renaming on Desktop or Web Player
Open Spotify on your computer or go to spotify.com in your browser. Find the playlist you want to rename in your library on the left side, or search for it using the search bar at the top.
Right-click directly on the playlist name. A menu will appear with several options. Select "Edit details" (on desktop) or "Edit playlist" (on web). The playlist information panel will open on the right side of the screen, showing the current name in a text field.
Click inside the name field, select all the text, and type the new name. You can use up to 300 characters. When you're done typing, click outside the field or press Enter — Spotify saves the change automatically. The new name appears in your library when ready.
Renaming on Mobile (iOS and Android)
Open the Spotify app and navigate to your library by tapping the Library icon at the bottom of the screen. Find the playlist you want to rename and tap it to open it.
At the top of the playlist page, tap the three-dot menu icon (⋯) in the upper right corner. A menu will drop down. Select "Edit playlist" from the options. The edit screen will open, showing the playlist name in a text field at the top.
Tap the name field, delete the current text, and type the new name. Tap "Save" or the checkmark button when you're finished. The app returns to the playlist view, and the new name appears when ready.
What Happens When You Rename a Shared Playlist
If you created the playlist and others are following it, they'll see the new name the next time they refresh their app or browser. The change doesn't notify followers — they'll straightforward notice the name has changed when they look at the playlist.
If someone else created the playlist and shared editing permission with you, only you can see the rename option. When you rename it, everyone who follows the playlist sees the new name. The original creator can also rename it, and their change will overwrite yours.
If the Rename Option Doesn't Appear
The most common reason you can't rename a playlist is that you don't have permission. If a friend created the playlist and only shared it with you (without edit access), you can follow it and listen, but you can't change the name or add songs. Ask the creator to give you editing permission, or create your own version of the playlist.
On mobile, make sure you're looking at a playlist you own or have permission to edit. Collaborative playlists (where multiple people can add songs) can be renamed by anyone with edit access. If you're still not seeing the three-dot menu, try closing and reopening the app, or sign out and back in.
Renaming Playlists You've Downloaded for Offline Listening
Downloaded playlists can be renamed the same way as regular playlists — the read status doesn't change the rename process. After you change the name, the new name appears on your device and syncs to all your other devices where you're signed in.
If you're using offline mode and can't connect to the internet, you won't be able to rename the playlist until you reconnect. Spotify needs to sync the change to its servers so it appears everywhere you use your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a playlist name change?
Spotify doesn't have an undo button for playlist renames. If you change the name and want to go back, you'll need to rename it again manually. There's no version history or recovery option, so make sure you're happy with the new name before you save it.
What characters can I use in a playlist name?
You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks. Spotify allows up to 300 characters, so you have plenty of room. Avoid only using special characters or leaving the name blank — Spotify will reject those.
If I rename a playlist, do the songs stay in it?
Yes. Renaming a playlist only changes the title — all the songs, their order, and any notes you've added stay exactly the same. The change is purely cosmetic.
Can I rename a playlist someone shared with me if I don't own it?
Only if the owner gave you editing permission. If you can add and remove songs from the playlist, you can also rename it. If you can only follow and listen, you cannot rename it.
Why does my new playlist name not show up on my friend's phone?
Give it a few seconds — Spotify usually syncs within seconds, but sometimes takes up to a minute. If it's been longer, have your friend close and reopen the app, or sign out and back in. Check that you both have the latest version of Spotify installed.