Quick Answer
- You can delete your Spotify account using its support website on your computer or laptop.
- Go to Spotify Close Account page → Click the Close Account button → Click the Continue button → Enter the verification code → Click the Done button.
Lost interest in Spotify? Is your favourite music album removed from Spotify? Then, it is time to delete the Spotify account and move to any of the alternatives.
After the Joe Rogan issue, Spotify is no longer a reliable music streaming platform. A lot of songs, albums, and podcasts were removed from the platform. Due to this, a lot of users are cancelling their Spotify subscriptions and deleting their accounts permanently. Luckily, Spotify offers a seamless process of account deletion.
In this guide, you will learn how to delete a Spotify account permanently using your PC. We have also included preliminary things that you need to check before deleting the account.
Things to Know Before Deleting a Spotify Account
- You will not be able to access your playlist after deleting your Spotify account.
- You will lose all your followers and followings on Spotify.
- If you signed up as a student, you would not be able to do so again with another Spotify account using the same student credentials.
- You will lose your Spotify Username forever. You will not be able to open another Spotify account with the same name anytime in the future.
- If you want to delete your Spotify account permanently, the premium subscription or free trial associated with your account has to be cancelled.
Steps to Cancel Your Spotify Premium or Free Trial Subscription
If you don’t have a subscription, skip to the next section to delete your account.
1. Log in to your Spotify account using the website.
2. Choose Subscription from the menu displayed.
3. Go to Your Plan → Change Plan.
4. Now, scroll down to Spotify Free and click on Cancel Premium.
5. Confirm that you want to cancel the premium subscription.
6. Click the Yes, Cancel button
7. Your Spotify Premium Subscription will now be cancelled.
Steps to Delete Your Spotify Account Permanently
1. Open a browser on your smartphone or PC and visit the Spotify support page.
2. Log in to your account if asked.
3. Click Close Account.
4. Ensure that you’re deleting the correct account and click Continue.
5. Tap the checkbox stating I Understand and click Continue.
6. Enter the six-digit code you received via email or SMS and tap the Done option.
7. That’s it. You have deleted your account successfully.
After deleting your account, you have to wait for 14 days to make a new Spotify account with the same email address or phone number. Now, check the Spotify alternatives and choose your preferred music streaming platform.
FAQ
There is no option to delete the account from the Spotify app directly. You will need an internet browser on your device to delete the account on your mobile.
Yes, you have an option to reactivate it with all your data and playlists. It must be done within seven days of account deletion.
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