How to delete your Spotify account and permanently erase your saved music

To delete your Spotify account, you'll need to open the Spotify website in an internet browser.
You can't delete your Spotify account from the mobile app.
If you're subscribed to Spotify Premium, you'll need to cancel your subscription before you can delete.
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Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming apps around. But if you're tired of the app or want to start using a different service, you can delete your Spotify account in just a few minutes.

Once you delete your Spotify account, you won't be able to use your current username for a new account in the future. You'll also lose access to your playlists, along with all the music saved to your Library.

To delete your Spotify account, you'll need to use an internet browser. The mobile app doesn't let you delete accounts.

How to delete your Spotify account

Before deleting your account, make sure that you're not subscribed to Spotify Premium. If you are, cancel your subscription first — only "free" Spotify users are allowed to delete their accounts.

1. In any web browser, open the Spotify website and log into your account.

2. Once you're logged in, head over to the Close Account page and click the green Close account button.