How to Delete Your Spotify Account in 2026
At a glance
Platform Spotify
Company Spotify AB
Grace period 7 days to reactivate via the emailed link; data deletion then begins (full anonymization in 14-30 days)
Official page support.spotify.com
What you need to know first
Spotify has no deactivation. You close the account (via web only); a 7-day reactivation link is emailed before data deletion begins.
Step-by-step: delete your data from Spotify
- Step 1: Cancel any Premium subscription first (spotify.com/account)
- Step 2: Go to Spotify's Support/Contact page and sign in
- Step 3: Navigate to Account > 'I want to close my account'
- Step 4: Follow the multi-step confirmation prompts
- Step 5: Open Spotify's email and click 'Close my account' (link valid 7 days)
Separate data request
Privacy settings > download your data (account data, streaming history, technical logs); GDPR users can email a deletion request
Key gotchas
- Cannot close from the mobile app — web browser only
- Cancel Premium first (via the original third-party biller if applicable)
- Same email reusable only after ~14 days
- Student discount blocked for 12 months from signup
What this doesn't cover
Listening data already shared with advertising/analytics partners is not retracted by closing the account.
Closing Spotify clears your library but not the broker/ad-partner profiles built from your activity.
See what personal data is exposed about you beyond Spotify.
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Does Spotify delete my data immediately?
7 days to reactivate via the emailed link; data deletion then begins (full anonymization in 14-30 days)
Can I opt out of Spotify using my data for training?
Check Spotify's data controls settings for a training opt-out option.
Does deleting my Spotify account remove my data from the internet?
Listening data already shared with advertising/analytics partners is not retracted by closing the account.
What are common mistakes when deleting Spotify data?
Cannot close from the mobile app — web browser only. Cancel Premium first (via the original third-party biller if applicable).
Sources
Steps and URLs reflect the platform documentation as of the date above. Platforms may change their settings layout at any time. This guide is informational and not affiliated with Spotify AB.