There are several reasons that you might want to make a new Spotify account. Sometimes, it’s because your old account was hacked. Other times, you have a stalker that you can’t seem to shake off.
Whatever the reason, Spotify offers a hassle-free way to start fresh with a new account. If you’re looking for a way to transfer specific data like music or playlists from one Spotify account to another, here is how to do just that.
How Do Spotify Account Transfers Work?
For Spotify account transfers to be possible, both the old and new Spotify accounts should have Spotify Premium subscriptions.
If you are from a country with daily or weekly Spotify subscriptions, these options are more than enough for this process since the actual process of transferring account data should take less than a day to complete. Unfortunately, most people don't have these short subscription packages available, and thus will have to pay for a whole month of Premium for this to work.
Here's a list of the data you can transfer from one Spotify account to another:
- Followers
- Playlists you created (with your playlists followers)
- Songs in Your Library
- Albums in Your Library
- Podcasts
- Notification settings
- Any personal details during registration
Bear in mind that there are some things that Spotify can’t transfer for you such as artists, people you follow, and recently played music. Because of this, your Spotify suggestions such as the Discover Weekly and Daily Mix may not be as accurate as they used to be for the first few days of use with your new account.
Now, depending on your specific concern, there are some aspects of your old Spotify account that you may not want to carry over. If you prefer to keep all your memory-filled playlists but want to keep your ex from knowing about your new display name, don’t worry. You can specifically request for the agent to omit these things during the transfer.
How to Transfer Music from One Spotify Account to Another
While there is no single button in the settings to do this, Spotify lets you transfer data from your old Spotify account to your new one through their support team. You will need the following things to complete the transfer:
- Your new Spotify username or email address
- A list of data that you want to include or exclude from the transfer
- A Spotify Premium subscription
Once you have these details, contact a Spotify support agent by going to Spotify Support and select Account > Personal data and privacy > I want to update my personal information > I still need help.
Then, select Start Chat to begin chatting with a support bot. Once the bot launches, type something along the lines of “transfer music or playlists to a new Spotify account.” Afterward, the bot will refer you to an agent that can help you with the rest.
If you’re not sure that this is the right move for you, you can opt to adjust your Spotify privacy settings first. Alternatively, you can also keep your old Spotify account by just keeping it on the free membership tier.
Don’t Lose Your Privacy on Spotify
Just because Spotify isn’t a social media platform, it doesn’t mean that your personal information cannot be compromised on it. While Spotify has introduced several ways to keep us secure, creating a whole new account can make a big difference.
If you have been using Spotify since its early years, you may have been initially lax with your privacy settings. Starting with a new account can mean better control of your privacy and being able to enjoy a safer streaming experience.