Spotify accounts can be deleted or reactivated very easily, but it is very important to have the correct information for this, so read this entire article carefully about how to delete a Spotify account permanently. Before that, let’s know a little about Spotify.
What is Spotify?
Spotify is a digital music streaming service that you can use to listen to millions of songs online. Here you will find many genres of music such as pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, classical, and many more.
By visiting the Spotify app, you can listen to all the songs available online and can also download them. The app also allows you to share your favorite songs with others.
It has two main plans, and depending on both of them you can enjoy their features. Read about both the plans here:
- Spotify Free Plan: Under the free plan, you can use it without spending a single penny. However, it has limitations, such as advertisements and songs have to be listened to in shuffle mode only. But it is great for those who can’t afford to pay.
- Spotify Premium Plan: You have to pay a monthly fee for this plan. In return, you will get many benefits, such as ad-free music, the option to listen to songs on-demand, the facility to download songs, and better sound quality.
After this, the question arises in the mind that on which devices and operating systems can we use Spotify.
What Devices and OS is Spotify Compatible With?
Spotify is almost compatible with all popular devices and operating systems. Read this information for more information:
Mobile Devices:
- iOS: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
- Android: Most Android mobiles and tablets
Computers and Laptops:
- Windows: Windows 10 and 11
- macOS: macOS 10.10 and later
- Linux: Available via Linux app and web player
Other Devices:
- Smart TVs: Spotify is installed on most Smart TVs, especially Android TV
- Smart Speakers: It supports Smart Speakers like Amazon Echo, All Sonos Players, Google Home and Google Nest
- Gaming Consoles: It is also available on PlayStation and Xbox
- Smart Watches: It can also be connected to many smartwatches including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin Smartwatch, Samsung Tizen Smartwatches, and Wear OS.
- In-Car Systems: Make your ride even more fun with your favorite songs. Connect any of the following devices to your phone you can:
- Spotify Connect
- Bluetooth
- Aux or USB cable
- Android Auto
- Apple Car Play
Besides, you can use wireless connections like Bluetooth, Airplay, Chromecast, etc. to connect Spotify to many other devices.
Spotify Web Player
Spotify app is completely free which you can download on your mobile or supporting device anytime, anywhere, and occupy your time.
It can be downloaded for free, you don’t need to pay for basic features like playing music. As we told above Premium features include ad-free music with better sound quality, free downloads, and on-demand features.
It can be downloaded to a single device at a time, per account. Let’s read about Spotify Web Player.
Spotify Web Player: The Spotify Web Player is a version of Spotify that you can access by entering the following URL https://open.spotify.com. It is nothing different, it just redirects from the official URL https://spotify.com. By going to it, you can enjoy your favorite music without downloading any app.
Although we have already told you above on which devices and operating systems you can download the Spotify app. Still, there are some more here like Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku TV.
Here are some of the key features of the Spotify Web Player:
- Stream Music and Podcasts: Discover millions of songs and podcasts from artists around the world.
- Create Your Playlists: Create a playlist and keep adding your favorite songs to it and whenever you feel like it, just play that playlist, all your favorite songs will play.
- Find New Music: You can browse through recommended sections including popular artists, popular albums and singles, popular radio, featured charts, and playlists from our editor to find your loved music.
- Search for Specific Songs, Artists, and Albums: You can type in the search to find exactly what you are looking for.
- Control Playback: You can control your playback such as playing, pausing, skipping tracks, and adjusting the volume.
How To Delete a Spotify Account?
Deleting a Spotify account is straightforward. You just have to follow all the instructions given here carefully:
- Visit Spotify’s Website on your web browser
- Login to your Spotify account by using your username and password
- Tap on “Profile Picture or Username“
- Select “Account Settings“
- Tap on “Close Your Account or Delete Your Data“
- Give a Reason and click “Continue“
- Click “Close Account“
Important Notes:
- Once you close your account, your Spotify data will be stored for 30 days. If you change your mind during this period, you can restore your account.
- If you don’t restore your account within 30 days, your account and all data will be permanently deleted.
Conclusion: By reading this entire article carefully and following the given steps properly, you will be successful in deleting your Spotify account. Once your account is deleted, your data will be permanently erased.