In Q1 2024, Spotify has officially hit 239,000,000 paying subscribers. Wow!
If you want to know why this streaming service is so popular and create a Spotify account of your own, you can do it in just a minute or two.
As you might have expected, Spotify registration is easy and can be done through email or multiple social platforms. And perhaps the best part is that you can sign up completely for free and stay on the Free Tier as long as you want – no payment needed, ever!
That said, let’s dive in and teach you how to create a Spotify account in a second.
- Fastest Answer
- Before You Create a Spotify Account: Checklist
- How to Create Spotify Account on Desktop or Mobile Browser
- How to Create Spotify Account on Mobile App
- How to Transfer Playlists to a New Spotify Account
- How to Create a Spotify Artist Account
- Using Spotify on Other Devices
- Troubleshooting
- Summary
How to Create Spotify Account: Fastest Answer
The fastest way to create a Spotify account is to visit Spotify.com, click the “Sign up” button in the top right corner, enter your email, create a password, provide the required info, and click “Sign up” at the end.
Before You Create a Spotify Account: Checklist
Before you register your new Spotify account, please go through the following checklist to make the process smoother.
- – Prepare Your Details: Know the email you are going to use for signing up (or social media account), and prepare your payment info if you’re looking for a paid Spotify plan.
- – Review Subscription Plans: Check the available subscription plans on Spotify, which range from Free to Family, to see which suits you best.
- – Prepare Your Setlists on Other Services: If you’re switching to Spotify from another streaming service, sign up to Tune My Music for free and prepare the 500 songs from your playlists that you can transfer to Spotify for free.
How to Create Spotify Account on Desktop or Mobile Browser
Signing up for Spotify on your desktop or mobile browser is very easy. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide to walk you through the process using a web browser.
- 1) Open your web browser and go to Spotify.com.
- 2) Click the “Sign up” button in the upper right corner of your desktop/laptop browser.
- 3) If you’re on mobile, you will need to click the menu button in the top-right corner and then select “Sign up”.
- 4) Choose your signup method: email, Facebook, Google, or Apple
The process now gets different depending on your sign-up method. Let’s cover all 4 options.
Create Spotify Account With Email (Desktop and Mobile)
- 1) Enter your email and click Next.
- 2) Set a strong password and click Next.
- 3) Set your name, date of birth, and gender.
- 4) Click the green Sign-up button to accept the T&Cs and finalize your registration.
Create Spotify Account With Facebook (Desktop and Mobile)
- 1) After clicking “Sign up with Facebook”, you will be redirected to your Facebook account if you’re already logged into your Facebook account, or to the Facebook sign-in page.
- 2) Grant Spotify access to your name and profile picture by clicking the continue button.
- 3) Set your email, name, date of birth, and gender, and click Next.
- 4) Click the green Sign-up button to accept the T&Cs and finalize your registration.
Create Spotify Account With Google (Desktop and Mobile)
- 1) When you click “Sign up with Google”, a box will pop up asking you to log in to your Google account.
- 2) Select your account from the list or log in manually.
- 3) Click Continue to give Spotify access to your name, email address, language preference, and profile picture.
- 4) Set your email, name, date of birth, and gender.
- 5) Click the green Sign-up button to accept the T&Cs and finalize your registration.
Create Spotify Account With Apple ID
- 1) When you click “Sign up with Apple”, you will be asked to enter your Apple ID email or phone number. You can use Passkey or manually enter your password.
- 2) You will receive a six-figure two-factor verification code on your Apple device. Enter it.
- 3) Set whether you want to share your email address and click Continue.
- 4) Set your email, name, date of birth, and gender.
- 5) Click the green Sign-up button to accept the T&Cs and finalize your registration.
Regardless of the sign-up method, you now might be required to verify your email address by clicking a verification link that the company sends to your address. After that, you’re free to start exploring Spotify.
How to Create Spotify Account on Mobile App (Android or Apple)
The second way to create a Spotify account is by using the app. The first step here is to open your App Store or Google Play Store, find the Spotify app, and download it.
Here’s what to do after opening the app:
- 1) Select one of the four ways to sign up – email, Facebook, Google, or Apple ID for Apple users.
- 2a) If you click “Sign up free”, you will be asked to provide your email.
- 2b) If you click “Continue with Google”, you will be redirected to select or log in to your Google account. Click “Continue” to grant Google access to some of your data.
- 2c) If you choose “Sign up with Facebook”, you will be redirected to your Facebook profile or Facebook login page and then asked to proceed. Click the Continue button.
- 2d) If you click “Sign up with Apple”, you will be asked to “Continue with Passcode”. Just enter your passcode when prompted.
- 3) For every sign-up method, the next step will be to create a strong password. Click Next.
- 4) Enter your date of birth.
- 5) Set your gender.
- 6) Enter your name and click “Create account” at the bottom.
And that’s a wrap! Email verification might be required, but you are free to explore Spotify.
How to Transfer Playlists to New Spotify Account
A lot of folks who register a new Spotify account have already used other streaming services in the past. If you fall into that category and want to take your playlists with you without copying them song-for-song, just use Tune My Music.
Here’s how to transfer playlists to a new Spotify account from any other streaming service. Note that the first 500 tracks you transfer are free.
- 1. Go to TuneMyMusic: Open the TuneMyMusic site on your desktop or mobile browser.
- 2. Set the Source Service: Select the streaming platform from which you will transfer the playlists to your new Spotify account.
- 3. Log in to the Source Streaming Service: Sign into the account from which you will transfer the playlists.
- 4. Select the Playlist to Transfer: Set the playlist or individual songs you wish to transfer.
- 5. Set Spotify as the Destination: Choose Spotify from the list of target services.
- 6. Log in to Your New Spotify Account: Log in to the Spotify account you just created.
- 7. Initiate Transfer: Click the start button to get the playlist transfer underway.
How to Create Spotify Artist Account
Spotify has a dedicated section for artists and you can claim your Spotify artist account if you happen to be one – or at least a label representative. Anyhow, this is how to create an artist account on Spotify.
- 1. Log in to your regular Spotify account.
- 2. Visit the artists.Spotify.com page.
- 3. Click the “Get access” button in the top right corner.
- 4. Select “Artist or manager” or “Label team member”.
- 5. Click “Continue”.
- 6. Set the profile you are claiming.
- 7. Verify your identity when prompted.
- 8. Accept the Terms & Conditions.
Using Spotify on Other Devices – Smart Speakers, TVs, Gaming Consoles
Just so you know, Spotify extends its reach beyond just desktops and mobile devices. This includes smart speakers, TVs, and gaming consoles. Here’s a brief overview of other devices you can connect your Spotify account to if you want.
- – Smart Speakers (Amazon Echo, Google Home): For most smart speakers, the setup involves linking your Spotify account through the speaker’s companion app (e.g., Amazon Alexa app or Google Home app). In the app, find the music settings, select Spotify, and log in with your Spotify credentials.
- – Smart TVs: Most smart TVs have a Spotify app in their app store. Download the app, open it, and you’ll be presented with an option to log in either using your Spotify credentials or a special code. If using the code, visit spotify.com/pair on another device and enter the code displayed on your TV.
- – Gaming Consoles: You can find the Spotify app available for download on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles. After installing the app, open it, and you will have the option to log in. You can log in directly on the console or use the code provided to log in via spotify.com/pair.
Note that availability and functionality might vary depending on the device and your region. Always check that your device’s software is up-to-date.
Troubleshooting: Common Issues When You Create Spotify Account
Creating a Spotify account should be straightforward, but sometimes you might run into issues. Below are common problems that users face when trying to create an account, along with suggested solutions:
- – “This email is already registered”: This message means there’s already a Spotify account linked to the email address you’re trying to use. If you’ve forgotten about an old account, try logging in with that email or use the password reset feature if you can’t remember your password.
- – “You must be at least 13 years old to use Spotify”: Spotify requires users to meet the minimum age requirement for creating an account. If you’re underage, you’ll need to wait until you’re old enough. If you believe this message is an error, double-check the birthdate you entered, so it reflects that you’re over the required age.
- – Connection Errors or “Something went wrong”: These general errors could be due to network issues or problems with Spotify’s servers. Make sure your VPN is off, if you use one.
If you’re unable to resolve your issue with the steps above, contacting Spotify support is the next best step. You can bisit the Spotify Community where you can search for similar issues or head straight to the Spotify Support page and contact a support representative.
Summary: Go to Spotify, Create Account, Go!
As you can see, signing up to Spotify won’t take more than a few minutes of your time, even if you’re a complete beginner.
Again, the fastest way to create a Spotify account is to visit the Spotify website, click the “Sign up” button, enter your email, provide the required data, and click “Sign up” at the end.
So, go to Spotify, create account, and enjoy! Make sure to check out other How To articles on our site if you enjoyed this one. Cheers!