Our how to delete Spotify accounts guide is all you need to remove yourself from the streaming platform for good. Whether you’re taking a break for financial reasons or you’re trying out one of the competitors, we’ve got a simple set of instructions to stop your payments without any chance of confusion.
Alternatively, we have a Spotify download guide if you want to try it out. We also have Instagram download, YouTube Music download, WhatsApp download, and Netflix download guides, just in case you’re in the mood for socializing or watching movies. Just in case you then decide these aren’t for you, our how to delete apps on iPhone article is a worthy read.
How do I delete my Spotify account?
Before we dive into the steps detailing how to delete Spotify accounts, we want to point out that you can visit this page to stop premium payments, should you wish to keep the free version of Spotify.
Otherwise, to delete your Spotify account, you need to:
- Go to the close account page
- Go through each step (remember, your username can’t be used again)
- Wait to receive an email
- Click on the link in the email
- Confirm you want to delete your account
How do I cancel my Spotify premium subscription?
If you want to keep the free version of Spotify, follow these steps to cancel your Spotify premium subscription:
- Open Spotify
- Go to the ‘subscription’ menu
- Select ‘your plan’
- Select ‘change plan’
- Go down to ‘Spotify Free’ and cancel select ‘cancel Premium’
Can I deactivate Spotify?
You can’t deactivate a Spotify account to return to, but if you just need a month off, you can use the instructions above to cancel your premium subscription or family account. The only other option is to permanently delete your Spotify account, which we’ve also got steps for further up the page.
Can I delete my Spotify artist account?
Unfortunately, you can’t delete your Spotify artist account entirely. However, you can remove all the music from your account, so it shouldn’t show up in search results on the Spotify app. Others might still be able to find it through searching in the browser, but there won’t be any music there for them to listen to.
There you have it, all you need to know on how to delete a Spotify account. If you’re trying to get rid of more apps, check out our guides on how to delete Snapchat accounts, how to delete Netflix profiles, how to delete Twitter accounts, and how to delete Reddit accounts. Or, if you’re looking for something new to play, see our guide to the best mobile games.
