Delete your Spotify account permanently

Streaming · Easy · ~15 min

Sources retrieved 21/08/2026 · Review in progress

Closing a Spotify account deletes playlists, followed artists and listening history. Cancel any subscription first.

How to delete your account

  1. Cancel your subscription first

    If you're on Premium, cancel it separately — closing the account does not handle billing correctly by itself.

  2. Download your data

    Use the Download your data feature on the Account privacy page to get a copy of your listening history and profile.

  3. Close the account

    Follow the instructions on Spotify's support site for closing your account. Confirm by email or in the app.

  4. Limited reactivation window

    A closed account can be reactivated for a limited time. After that recovery is not possible.

Not enough? Send a GDPR request

Copy the controller contact below and build the letter in your browser. The letter includes an .ics reminder for the one-month response deadline.

Controller contact details

Postal address
Spotify AB, Regeringsgatan 19, 111 53 Stockholm, Sweden, Attn: Data Protection Officer
Privacy policy
spotify.com
Create an erasure request (Article 17) Create an access request (Article 15)

What happens to your data after deletion

Spotify keeps your username and profile data until your account is deleted; streaming history is kept while the account exists to power playlists and recommendations. Some data (e.g. search-query personal data) is deleted after 90 days. After account deletion some data may be kept long-term for very limited purposes such as legal obligations or safety.

source: spotify.com · 21/08/2026

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my playlists?

They are deleted with the account. Move them to another service or download your data before closing.

Can I keep using Spotify without an account?

No — sign-in is always required. A free account is the alternative to closing.

Who receives my GDPR request?

The controller is Spotify AB, Stockholm. The DPO email (privacy@spotify.com) and postal address are in this page's contact section — our generator completes the letter for you.

Sources and verification

Known gaps

These facts could not be verified from a source — we don't guess:

  • Account deletion page The policy directs deletion through a support-page flow; direct article URLs returned 404 (support.spotify.com/us/article/closing-your-account/). The current support article must be verified in a browser.
  • Data export The policy names the ”Download your data” feature on the Account privacy page; that page URL could not be verified.
  • AI-training opt-out The policy documents developing AI features (e.g. AI DJ) from personal data under legitimate interest without an opt-out switch. It needs checking whether app settings now offer one.

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This is general guidance, not legal advice.