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How to Delete Your Spotify Account

Spotify is a Swedish audio streaming and media services provider. The company offers a wide variety of music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and has over 381 million monthly users.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes đŸ›Ąī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Go to

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https://www.spotify.com/close-account/

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Step 3

Log in

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Click 'Close Account'

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Confirm

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Step 6

You will be asked to provide your password

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Step 7

Enter your password and click 'Confirm'

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Step 8

Your account will be closed

📋 Required for Deletion

  • email address
  • password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • loss of account data
  • loss of playlists
  • loss of saved songs

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Founded: 2006
  • Monthly users: 381 million
  • Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your Spotify account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of account data; loss of playlists; loss of saved songs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to close my Spotify account?

Your account will be closed immediately.

Will I lose my playlists and saved songs if I close my account?

Yes, you will lose all of your playlists and saved songs if you close your account.

What will I lose if I delete my Spotify account?

Deleting your account means: loss of account data; loss of playlists; loss of saved songs. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my Spotify account?

Have the following ready: email address; password. Having it to hand avoids getting part-way through the flow and having to start again.

Is Spotify GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Spotify is recorded as GDPR compliant and recorded as CCPA compliant. If you are in the EU or California you can also file a formal erasure request under GDPR Article 17 or the CCPA — that route creates a record you can follow up on, separately from the in-product delete flow.

What are the alternatives to Spotify?

Common alternatives include Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, Pandora. If you are switching because of how Spotify handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Spotify based?

Spotify is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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