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How to delete a Spotify Account

By The IFTTT Team

December 05, 2022

  • There are times we choose to stray away from online platforms which can include Spotify. Whether you are on an internet cleanse, discovered a new music platform, or simply for your own personal reasons. It is understandable to want to delete your Spotify account. Luckily, the process of deleting a Spotify account is quite simple and fast.

    First, open your favorite browser and log into your existing Spotify premium subscription account. Then click on “Help” and then “Account” near the bottom of the page. Lastly, select “I want to close my Spotify account permanently” in the Account Settings page that appears. Once you have completed this step be sure to read through all of the information provided before continuing on. Click “Close My Account” at the bottom of the page if you are sure that this is what you would like to do. Afterwards, your Spotify account will be closed!

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    Follow these steps to delete your Spotify account (for premium account members):

    1. Log in to your Spotify account.
    2. Go to https://support.spotify.com/us/premium-close-account/.
    3. Tap on “Proceed to close my account.”
    4. A chat box titled “Message us” will appear on the lower right hand corner.
    5. Tap on the “Close my account” option.
    6. Tap on the “Delete my account and my data” option.
    7. Proceed with the next following steps to close your account.
    8. Check your email and access the email they have sent under “Please confirm you want to close your Spotify account.”
    9. Tap on “Close my account” to delete your spotify account.
    10. You have just deleted your Spotify account permanently

    Follow these steps to delete your Spotify account (for non-premium account members):

    1. Log in to your Spotify account.
    2. Go to https://support.spotify.com/us/close-account/.
    3. Tap on “Proceed to close my account.”
    4. Then proceed to complete the 5 step process to close your account.
    5. Check your email and access the email they have sent under “Please confirm you want to close your Spotify account.”
    6. Tap on “Close my account” to delete your spotify account.
    7. You have just deleted your Spotify account permanently.

    Once these steps have been completed, your Spotify premium subscription account will be deleted permanently! Keep in mind that not all data associated with your account may also be removed; it is always recommended that you read their Terms & Conditions for more information. You can also check out how to delete other online accounts here: How to Delete Online Accounts Quickly and Securely.

    We hope this article was helpful in providing all the information you need on how to delete your Spotify account, setting up IFTTT with your account, and much more! If there is anything else we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Join IFTTT to connect all of your tools together today!

    If you end up sticking with Spotify, here are a few automations you can use with IFTTT.

    Optimize Spotify with IFTTT

    To explore more options and customizations: Go to https://ifttt.com/spotify and set up your Spotify account for IFTTT.

    Search for the action you want to take place when a trigger is activated. For example, “Whenever I post a new Instagram photo, automatically share it to Twitter” or “Send me an SMS notification whenever my favorite artist releases a new song on Spotify” etc.

    Create Applets (formerly called recipes) and save them in order for them to work. If you end up wanting to keep your Spotify account, use these popular Spotify Applets that are already built!

  • Why would I want to delete my spotify account?

    Deleting your Spotify account is a personal decision and could be for a variety of reasons. Some people may choose to delete their Spotify account because they no longer want to use the platform or because they prefer using other music streaming services. Others may decide to delete their accounts due to privacy concerns or simply out of boredom. Ultimately, it is up to you and your personal preferences.

    Now that you know How to delete Spotify Account, you can easily close or delete your account whenever you feel like it. It is important to remember that deleting your account will delete all of your saved playlists and settings so make sure to back up any information before proceeding with the steps. Good luck

    Can I get my account back after deleting it?

    No worries! After deleting your account, you will have 7 days to reactivate it. After those 7 days, your account will be permanently deleted with no way to retrieve it back.

    How can I get my Spotify account back?

    To get your account back, you will first need to go to your email and find the retrieval link that was sent to you on the day you deactivated your account.

    To recover your account, follow these steps:

    1. Go to your email you had used to sign up with Spotify.
    2. Tap on the email sent by Spotify under “This is our last goodbye.”
    3. Tap on “Reactivate my account.”
    4. You’re back on Spotify!

    Once your account is deleted, you lose access to:

    1. Playlists created by you.
    2. Playlists you had liked.
    3. Your followers and following.
    4. Any purchased audiobooks.
    5. The username you previously used will not be available to use again by anyone.