Getting started on Spotify

Millions of songs and thousands of podcasts are only a few steps away.

Get the app

Spotify is available on desktop, mobile, tablet, TVs, cars, watches and more!

Create your account

Just choose SIGN UP from the login screen in the app, or go to spotify.com/signup.

You can use your email address, phone number, or Apple accounts.

More sign-up details are optional, such as gender, date of birth, and what we should call you (your display name).

Start playing

Explore and discover! The more you use Spotify, the more we get to know you and can recommend music and podcasts just for you.

Pick your device for the basics of how to play.

• Mobile and tablet

  Use Search  to find what you want to play. 

  Tap Shuffle play to play songs in a random order.

  With Premium, you can play songs in any order you like. Just tap the song you want to hear.

• Desktop and web player

  Use Search  to find what you want to play. 

  Listen any one of these ways:

  • Click
  • Hover over a track and click
  • Double-click what you want to play

Tip: Save your favorites to add them to Your Library. This helps you keep a collection and helps us get to know you for recommendations.