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Playlist privacy
You can choose which playlists are shown on your profile.
For playlists that don’t display on your profile, note that:
- If you share them, recipients can play, follow, and share them to others.
- Playlist followers can display them on their profiles.
- If the playlist is collaborative, any recipient can edit the playlist.
Pick your device for how to add or remove playlists on your profile.
Hide new playlists from your profile by default
By default, playlists you create show on your profile, but you can switch this anytime.
Note: You need the desktop app to set a default, but it applies to all devices.
- In the desktop app, click
at the top and select Settings.
- Under Social, switch off/on Make my new playlists public.
Share a private playlist
For: Mobile
Follow these steps to share your private playlists with your friends.
- Tap
(iOS) /
(Android) at the top of the playlist.
- Choose Share. You can share:
- To social or messaging apps
- By copying a link
Note: Friends can use each shared link for 24 hours.
Last updated: 8 April, 2022
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