Want to delete your Spotify account but don’t know how to start? Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through the process of permanently deleting your account, explaining the consequences and differences between a free and premium account.
Steps to delete a Spotify account
Do you want to delete your Spotify account? Here’s how to do it, it’s easy. First, if you have a premium subscription, log out. You can’t cancel a paid subscription directly. Then log in to spotify.com and go to the “Cancel Account” page.
There you will find special instructions for free and premium accounts. Follow them carefully. You will have to confirm your account information and accept the consequences of deletion: loss of all your songs, playlists, subscriptions, etc. Remember that your username will be blocked and cannot be reused.
Once you have confirmed this, wait for an email from Spotify containing a link to complete the closure of your account. Click this link to complete the process.
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If you change your mind, you can log back in and undo the deletion within 7 days. After this period, the deletion cannot be undone. After this period, your account and all your data will be permanently deleted. This means that your account is permanently deleted.
Use the web version to delete your account
To delete a Spotify account, please use the web version as this is not possible in the mobile application.
Proceed as follows:
- Unsubscribe
If you have a Premium subscription, start by unsubscribing. This is a necessary step before you can close your account.
- Connection
Go to the Spotify website and log into your account.
- Go to deletion page
Once you’re logged in, search for “close account” in the search bar or follow the direct link that’s often available in the Help section.
- Select the closure option
On the deletion page, select the option “Close your account and delete your data”.
- Confirmation
Spotify will ask you to confirm your choice. Click “Close my account and delete my data” again.
After these steps, you will receive a confirmation email. If you change your mind, you have 7 days to reactivate your account by following the instructions you received. After this period, all your data will be permanently deleted. This also applies to your playlists, your favorite artists and any other content associated with your account.
Remember: If you want to return to Spotify after deletion, you will need to create a new account. After two weeks, you can use the same email address again.
Differences between deleting a Spotify Premium and a free account
To delete a Spotify account, whether it is a free or premium account, there are some differences you should know.
With a free account, the process is more straightforward as there are no ongoing payments to manage. Once you decide to delete your account, you will immediately lose access to your music and playlists. You will receive a message with a link to reactivate your account within a week. If you do not do so, your data will be permanently deleted. After 14 days, you can create a new account with the same email address.
With a premium account, the process is a little more complicated. Before you can delete your account, you must first cancel your subscription so that you are not charged. After canceling the subscription, you can continue to use the premium features until the end of the billing period, after which you can follow the steps to delete your account. As with the free account, you will receive a message within a week to reactivate your account. After this period, your data will be permanently deleted and you can create a new account with the same email address after 14 days.
In either case, account deletion will result in loss of access to your purchased audiobooks and live event tickets, so make sure you are sure of your choice before proceeding.
Cancelling your Spotify Premium subscription
Before deleting your Spotify account, please remember to cancel your Premium subscription.
- Access the cancellation page: Search for “Close my account” in Spotify’s Help section to access the cancellation page. Under the “Your plan” section, click “Change plan” and select “Cancel Premium”. Confirm your choice.
- Family or Duo membership managers: If you manage a Family or Duo membership, cancel it in the same way. Inform members as they will lose their Premium benefits.
- Subscription through a third party: If your subscription is managed by a third party (eg a telephone company), you will need to contact them directly. You will find a link to this company on your account page.
- Subscription through Apple or Google Play: If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, follow the instructions on those platforms to cancel.
After you cancel your subscription, you will continue to receive Premium benefits until your next billing date. After that, your account will be switched back to the free service. Your saved playlists and songs will remain intact, but some Premium features will no longer be accessible.
If you’re having trouble, check that you’re signed in with the correct account and that the subscription is still active. If you need help, please contact Spotify customer support.
That’s all you need to do. After canceling the subscription, you can proceed to permanently delete your account.
Procedure for deletion after termination
After you cancel your Premium subscription, you can delete your Spotify account. As with the free account, you will receive a message within a week to reactivate your account.
Access the deletion page: Search for “Close my account” in Spotify’s Help section to access the deletion page.
- Access the deletion page: Search for “Close my account” in Spotify’s Help section to access the deletion page.
- Follow instructions: Follow the on-screen instructions. After this time, your account and all your data will be permanently deleted.
- Email confirmation: Open the email from Spotify and click on the “Close my account” link. This will initiate the deletion process.
- Reactivation period: After confirmation, you will receive an email with a reactivation URL that is valid for 7 days. If you change your mind, use this link to reverse the deletion. After this period, your account and all your data will be permanently deleted.
Don’t forget to back up your playlists or other important data before starting this process. Once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered after two weeks.
Consequences of account deletion
Deleting a Spotify account is an irreversible decision. Once your account is deleted, all your data is gone: your carefully curated playlists, your subscribers, your favorite songs, everything. You won’t be able to recover this information, even if you change your mind later. In addition, your username will be locked, meaning you won’t be able to use it for a new account.
If you have subscribed to Spotify Premium, you will also lose all benefits such as audiobooks and tickets to live events. After closing your account, Spotify will send you an email with a link that you can use to reactivate your account within one week. After this period, reactivation will no longer be possible and your data will be deleted.
Finally, you can set up a new account with the same email address 14 days after the closure. Before you delete your account, you should back up your playlists or transfer them to another service. Once everything is gone, there’s no going back.
FAQ
1. How can I permanently delete my Spotify account?
To permanently delete your Spotify account, you must log into your account through a web browser and then access the “Support” section in the menu. There, look for “Close Account” and follow the steps to confirm the deletion. Please note that this option is not available through the mobile application.
2. What happens if I delete my Spotify account?
If you permanently delete your Spotify account, you will lose access to all your playlists, subscribers, and saved content. If you have a Premium subscription, this will also be canceled immediately. Once deleted, you will not be able to reactivate your account.
3. Can I recover my account after deleting it?
No, once you permanently delete your Spotify account, you cannot recover it. If you want to use Spotify again, you will need to create a new account. If you delete your account by mistake, you have a few days to follow a link in the deletion confirmation email to recover the account.
4. Will my Premium membership be automatically canceled if I delete my account?
Yes, if you delete your Spotify account, your Premium subscription will be canceled immediately. If you have a subscription with an ongoing renewal, you will not be charged for any further periods after the account is deleted.
5. Can I easily cancel my Premium membership without deleting my account?
Yes, you can easily cancel your Premium subscription without deleting your account. Just go to your account settings and select the option to go back to Spotify Free. This way you can keep your playlists, subscribers and history, but you will no longer be able to use the Premium features.
6. What can I do if I can’t delete my Spotify account?
If you’re having trouble deleting your account, first check that you’re following the steps in a web browser, as this option isn’t available in the application. If the issue persists, contact Spotify Support via the Support Center for help.
7. Will I lose my playlists if I delete my Spotify account?
Yes, if you permanently delete your account, all your playlists, subscribers and saved content will be deleted. It is not possible to recover this data after deletion.
8. Can I delete a Spotify account linked to Facebook?
Yes, even if your account is linked to Facebook, you can delete it by following the standard steps on the Spotify website. Once the account is deleted, it will also no longer be accessible via Facebook.
