If you’re a Spotify user, it’s important to make sure your account information is up to date. One piece of information that you may want to update is your email address. Spotify makes this easy to do through your Facebook account. In this blog post, we’ll go over the steps you need to take to change your email address on Spotify using Facebook.
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The Challenge of Changing Your Email on Spotify Through Facebook
Spotify doesn’t allow users to change their email address directly on their account settings page. Instead, you must update your email through your connected Facebook account. This can be a bit confusing for some users who may not know how to connect their Spotify and Facebook accounts or how to update their email address through Facebook.
Things You Should Prepare for
Before you start, there are a few things you should prepare for:
- Access to your Facebook account
- Your new email address
- Your Spotify account login information
- A computer or mobile device with internet access
Method 1: Using Your Computer
If you’re using a computer, follow these steps to change your email address on Spotify through Facebook:
- Open your web browser and go to Spotify’s homepage.
- Click on "Log In" in the top-right corner of the page.
- Enter your Spotify account login information and click on "Log In" again.
- Click on your account name in the top-right corner of the page and select "Account" from the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down to "Facebook" and click on "CONNECT TO FACEBOOK."
- Enter your Facebook login information and click on "Log In."
- Click on "Continue as…" to give Spotify permission to access your Facebook account.
- Once your Facebook account is connected, go to your Facebook account settings.
- Click on "Contact" on the left-hand side of the page.
- Click on "Add another email or mobile number."
- Enter your new email address and click on "Add."
- Check your new email address for a confirmation email from Facebook and follow the instructions to verify it.
- Go back to your Spotify account settings and make sure your new email address is selected.
- Click on "SAVE PROFILE" at the bottom of the page to save your changes.
Pros:
- Easy to do with step-by-step instructions
- Can be done from any computer with internet access
- Doesn’t require downloading any apps or software
Cons:
- Requires access to your Facebook account
- Can be confusing if you’re not familiar with connecting accounts on Spotify and Facebook
Method 2: Using the Spotify App on Your Mobile Device
If you’re using the Spotify app on your mobile device, follow these steps to change your email address on Spotify through Facebook:
- Open the Spotify app on your mobile device and log in to your account.
- Tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen to access your account settings.
- Scroll down to "Social" and tap on "CONNECT TO FACEBOOK."
- Enter your Facebook login information and tap on "Log In."
- Click on "Continue as…" to give Spotify permission to access your Facebook account.
- Once your Facebook account is connected, go to your Facebook account settings.
- Tap on "Contact" and then tap on "Add another email or mobile number."
- Enter your new email address and tap on "Add."
- Check your new email address for a confirmation email from Facebook and follow the instructions to verify it.
- Go back to your Spotify account settings and make sure your new email address is selected.
- Tap on "SAVE PROFILE" at the bottom of the screen to save your changes.
Pros:
- Can be done quickly and easily from your mobile device
- Doesn’t require a computer or internet browser
- Can easily switch between the Spotify app and Facebook app to complete the process
Cons:
- Requires access to your Facebook account
- May be more difficult if you’re not familiar with connecting accounts on Spotify and Facebook through the app
Method 3: Using the Facebook App on Your Mobile Device
If you prefer to use the Facebook app on your mobile device to update your email address on Spotify, follow these steps:
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device and log in to your account.
- Tap on the three-line icon in the top-right corner of the screen to access the Facebook menu.
- Scroll down to "Settings & Privacy" and tap on "Settings."
- Tap on "Personal Information" and then tap on "Contact Info."
- Tap on "Add Email Address."
- Enter your new email address and tap on "Add Email."
- Check your new email address for a confirmation email from Facebook and follow the instructions to verify it.
- Open the Spotify app and go to your account settings.
- Make sure your new email address is selected and tap on "SAVE PROFILE" to save your changes.
Pros:
- Can be done quickly and easily from your mobile device through the Facebook app
- Doesn’t require a computer or internet browser
- May be more familiar to users who regularly use the Facebook app
Cons:
- Requires access to your Facebook account
- May be confusing for users who are not familiar with updating email addresses through the Facebook app
Why Can’t I Change My Email on Spotify Through Account Settings?
You may wonder why Spotify doesn’t allow users to change their email address directly on their account settings page. There are a few possible reasons for this:
- Spotify uses Facebook as its main login method, so it makes sense to require users to update their email address through Facebook.
- Updating your email address through Facebook helps to ensure that your account information is secure and up to date.
- By using Facebook as its main login method, Spotify is able to provide a more seamless experience for users who may already be using Facebook regularly.
If you run into issues while trying to update your email address on Spotify or have trouble connecting your Facebook account, try the following:
- Make sure you’re using the correct login information for both Spotify and Facebook.
- Check that your internet connection is stable and strong in both devices
- Contact Spotify or Facebook customer service for help.
Additional Tips
- If you have trouble with any of the methods listed above, try logging out of both your Spotify and Facebook accounts and then logging back in.
- Make sure you have the latest version of the Spotify app and Facebook app installed on your mobile device.
- If you’re using your computer, make sure you’re using a web browser that is up to date.
5 FAQs about Changing Your Email on Spotify Through Facebook
Q1. Can I change my Spotify email address without having a Facebook account?
A1. Unfortunately no. Spotify uses Facebook as its main login method, so you must have a Facebook account to update your email address.
Q2. What if I don’t have access to my Facebook account?
A2. If you don’t have access to your Facebook account, you will need to try to recover your account or create a new Facebook account using your new email address.
Q3. Why am I not receiving the confirmation email from Facebook?
A3. It’s possible that the confirmation email was sent to your spam folder. Check your spam folder and mark the email as "not spam." If you still can’t find the email, try requesting another confirmation email.
Q4. Will my saved music and playlists be affected if I change my email address on Spotify?
A4. No, your saved music and playlists will not be affected if you update your email address on Spotify.
Q5. Does changing my email address on Spotify affect my payment information?
A5. No, changing your email address on Spotify does not affect your payment information. If you have a Premium account, you will need to update your payment information separately if necessary.
In Conclusion
Keeping your account information up to date on Spotify is important for security and ease of use. If you need to change your email address on Spotify, don’t worry! By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily update your email address using your Facebook account. Remember to double check that your new email address is selected in your Spotify account settings and click on "SAVE PROFILE" to save your changes.