Spotify is a versatile audio-streaming service that lets listeners use one device to control playback on another, and because of this, it may be difficult to keep track of which gadgets are currently logged into the account, or if other people have access to it. There are several Spotify Premium plans to choose from, and some of them allow simultaneous access to certain perks as long as other users live under the same roof. Otherwise, individuals will need to resort to having their own Spotify account to have unimpeded access to its expansive catalog.
On many platforms, users who are concerned about other people using their personal account can easily find that out through an account settings page that lists all the devices that have been used to access it. Unfortunately, Spotify does not currently have such a page. However, Spotify mobile app users may receive push notifications when their Spotify account is being used somewhere else. They may also receive occasional emails from Spotify about new login activity to help ensure account security.
Detect Suspicious Spotify Account Activity
Users who like using the app across multiple devices can seamlessly switch from one to another using Spotify Connect. This feature can also be utilized by a Spotify user who’s currently using the service to find out if their account is potentially being accessed elsewhere the same time as they are. To check on Spotify’s desktop or web app, while a track is playing, click on the Spotify Connect icon located in the bottom-right corner of the screen to see all currently connected devices.
To check on a mobile device, launch the Spotify app, tap Settings (gear icon), and go to ‘Devices.’ Under ‘Connect to a device,’ hit the ‘Devices menu’ button. The device that’s currently being used to play Spotify tracks should be listed at the very top. Other devices that can be connected to — usually ones that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network — will also appear on the list. If an unrecognizable device is included in the list, there’s a chance that someone is piggybacking on the Spotify account.
There are other indirect ways for Spotify users to figure out if someone else is using their account. For instance, they can check their listening history on the platform to see if there are recently played songs that are out of the ordinary. If a Spotify user is currently listening to a song, and it suddenly switches to a new song without explanation, that may also be an indication that the same account is being used to play tracks on a different device.
Stop Other People Accessing Your Spotify Account
If users want to ensure that they don’t remain logged into their Spotify account on a device they don’t normally use, they can visit their Account overview page and hit ‘Sign out everywhere‘ at the bottom. Do note that Spotify users will need to enter their username and password again to access the platform on their preferred listening devices. This is an easy fix is a user has signed in to an account on someone else’s device. However, if users suspect someone is using their Spotify login credentials to access their account, they’ll have to take more serious measures.
After signing out of Spotify everywhere, users should reset their password. To do this, open Spotify’s Password Reset page in a private or incognito browser window. Enter the email address associated with the Spotify account, and choose a strong password. Once the password is reset, other users will not be able to access the Spotify account using the old credentials.
Users should also check which third-party apps have access to their account. To do this, open Spotify on a web browser, click on the profile in the top-right corner, select ‘Account‘ and then ‘Apps‘ in the sidebar. Revoke access to any unknown or unused apps. Once done, log back into Spotify on all trusted devices and access to unknown users should be revoked.
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