How to Reset or Change Your Spotify Password 

In today’s digital era, maintaining strong online security is more crucial than ever. With cyber threats constantly evolving, regularly updating your passwords is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to protect your personal information. Whether you’re an avid Spotify user or someone who logs in occasionally to stream music, it’s important to know how to update your password when needed.

This tutorial takes you through the two best methods to lock down your Spotify account—altering your password (when you know the existing one) and resetting it (when you’ve lost it). Both are easy and can be done in a matter of minutes.

Why Reset or Change Your Spotify Password?

Before we get to the how-to, it makes sense to know why updating your Spotify password is necessary. As with any other online account, your Spotify login credentials can fall victim to phishing, data breaches, or someone gaining unauthorized access—particularly when you share a password across websites.

Some of the situations in which you need to update your Spotify password include:

1. You think that someone else has used your account.
2. You’ve used a shared or public computer and didn’t log out.
3. You reuse the same password on other websites that could potentially have been hacked.
4. You simply want to maintain your account security with a new password every few months (a good habit!).

No matter why, Spotify leaves you completely in control to reset or manually change your password.

How to Reset Your Spotify Password (When You Forget It)

If you can’t recall your Spotify password and are unable to log into your account, relax. It can be easily reset. Follow these steps:

1. Visit Spotify’s Password Reset Page
   Open your browser and navigate to Spotify’s Password Reset page.
2. Put in Your Username or Email
   In the space given, enter your Spotify username or the email address associated with your account.
3. Click ‘Send’
   After entering your details, hit the Send button. Spotify will then send a password reset link to your registered email address.
4. Check Your Email
   Within a few moments, you’ll receive an email from Spotify with a reset link. Open it and click the Reset Password button.
5. Create a New Password
   As soon as the reset page loads, fill in a new password and re-enter it by typing it again in the other field. Your new password should be strong—mix some uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
6. Press ‘Change Password’
   Once you are finished, press the Change Password button. Your new password becomes active, and you can use it to log in to your account.

Tip: If you’re having difficulty reaching the reset page—particularly in limited areas—try using a secure VPN to connect.

How to Change Your Spotify Password (When You’re Logged In)

If you already have your current password handy and simply wish to replace it for security purposes, the process is simpler. Here’s how:

1. Log in to Your Spotify Account
   Go to spotify.com
   and log in with your current credentials.
2. Navigate to Account Settings
   After logging in, click your profile picture (top-right of the screen) and choose Account from the dropdown list.
3. Select the ‘Change Password’ Option
   In your account summary, scroll down and select Change Password from the left-hand menu or settings section.
4. Enter Your Old and New Passwords
   You will be asked to enter your old password once, then the new password twice to confirm.
5. Save Changes
   Click the Set New Password button, and your account will now proceed with your new password.

Why You Should Change Your Spotify Password Now and Then

Just as you would not leave your front door open, you would not leave your virtual accounts exposed with weak or old passwords. Here are some good reasons to change your Spotify password from time to time:

1. Prevent Unauthorized Access
   If you’ve ever logged onto Spotify on someone else’s phone, shared computer, or public computer and forgot to log out, resetting your password guarantees that no one else will be able to see your playlists or personal information.
2. Guard Against Hacks and Infiltrations
   Even if Spotify itself has good security, you may be using the same password on several sites. If another of those sites gets hacked, your Spotify account may be vulnerable as well.
3. Get Suspicious Activity Alerts
   Spotify occasionally recognizes unusual login activity—such as an attempt to access your account from a foreign country. If this occurs, you’ll typically be prompted to reset your password right away to lock down your account.
4. Keep It Private
   Your listening habits and tastes are yours alone. Making your account secure involves keeping your information private—particularly if you rely on Spotify to log in to other apps or services.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re updating your Spotify password out of caution or you’ve forgotten it and are resetting it, the process is meant to be fast and easy. Get into the routine of changing all your passwords, not only for Spotify. And when you do, use strong, distinctive passwords that are not easily guessed.

If you ever suspect your account might be hacked or you’re receiving notifications of unknown logins, don’t wait—update your password right away. A strong password is your best protection in the online world.