How to Change Your Spotify Plan: Upgrade to Premium Today!

Premium Spotify plans have all the benefits. Ad-free music? Being able to play any song you want? Yep, it’s a dream! But how do you upgrade your free account to a Premium account? Keep on reading for a step-by-step tutorial on how to change and choose your Spotify plan.

How do you upgrade to Spotify Premium?

Log in to your Spotify account on a web browser.
Go to “Subscription” in your Account settings.
Select a Premium plan you’d like to upgrade to.
Enter or select your payment information to get started.

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How to Get Spotify Premium

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Go to Spotify.com in a web browser. You can upgrade your Spotify account to a Premium subscription using any web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet.
- Unfortunately, you cannot upgrade your account using the Spotify app.^{[1]
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Sign in to your account. Select the Log in link at the top-right corner of the page, and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your account.^{[2]
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- If you don't have a Spotify account, click Sign up in the top-right corner of the page.
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Go to your Account page. Once you’ve signed in, click on your Profile in the top-right corner of the page. Then, select Account from the drop-down bar.^{[3]
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Select GET PREMIUM on the Subscription and payment page. On the bottom left column of the screen, click Subscription. Then, click the green box under Spotify Free. If you haven’t yet used your 30-day free trial version of Spotify, the green button will say TRY PREMIUM FREE. If you’ve already used your trial and have reverted to a free account, it’ll say GET PREMIUM.
- You’ll have to enter credit card details for your free trial. Once the trial ends, your card will be billed for the first month of the payment plan. You will not be charged if you cancel your trial before the 30-day period ends.^{[4]
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- If you haven't used a Spotify Premium plan, you’ll also see the option to click Try Premium on the “Account overview” screen.
The standard, most popular version of Spotify Premium is Premium Individual, which is $11.99 per month for a single Premium account.^{[5]
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Enter your payment details. Enter (or select) your credit card information and other billing information as requested.
- If you choose the Student membership, you’ll have to verify your student status before you can enter your payment information.
- To make a one-time payment for a specific amount of time (instead of a recurring subscription), select a payment option from the “One-time payment” section.^{[6]
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Once all your information is entered, all that’s left to do is click the big green button at the bottom of the page. Your Spotify membership will be upgraded to Premium immediately.

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What is Spotify Premium?

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Spotify Premium is a monthly paid music streaming service with additional benefits. While Spotify has a free service plan that allows users to listen to music online and through the app, the Premium subscription provides an ad-free listening experience with additional benefits. Starting at $11.99 a month, Premium listeners can enjoy these benefits:^{[7]
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- Ad-free music listening
- Download to listen offline
- Organizable listening queue
- Play songs in order
- High audio quality
- Listen with friends in real time
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Spotify currently offers four Premium subscription plans. Spotify has a Premium plan for every lifestyle and budget! The music-streaming company currently has four Premium subscription plans you can choose from, each coming with its own special perks and benefits:^{[8]
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- Premium Individual
  - $11.99 per month
  - 1 Premium account
  - Cancel anytime
  - 15 hours/month of audiobook listening
- Premium Student
  - $5.99 per month
  - 1 verified Premium account
  - Discount for eligible students (must provide proof of enrollment in a higher education institution and haven’t tried Premium before)
  - Access to Hulu (with ads)
  - Cancel anytime
- Premium Duo
  - $16.99 per month
  - 2 Premium accounts
  - Cancel anytime
  - 15 hours/month of audiobook listening (only for plan manager)
- Premium Family
  - $19.99 per month
  - Up to 6 Premium or Kids accounts
  - Control content marked as explicit
  - Access to Spotify Kids
  - Cancel anytime
  - 15 hours/month of audiobook listening (only for plan manager)

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Can you get Spotify Premium for free?

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Yes, you can get Spotify Premium for free, but only for a limited time. Spotify offers a free one-month trial of Spotify Premium for new Premium subscribers.^{[9]
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- You need to provide your credit card information when signing up for the Premium trial. If you don’t cancel before the end of the free one-month trial, your account will be charged for the following month.
- Spotify often has promotions for discounted Duo and Family Premium accounts. If you have a Spotify account, check your emails for special offers.

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Why can’t you upgrade to Premium in the Spotify app?

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Apple devices restrict access to subscriptions and payment plans outside of Apple services. Unfortunately, you can’t use the iOS Spotify app to upgrade your account to Premium. Why is that? Apple has restrictions in place that make it so promotions and payment plans outside of Apple can’t be accessed through third-party apps.^{[10]
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- How do you upgrade to Premium Spotify on iPhone? If you want to upgrade your account on your iPhone or iPad, go to www.spotify.com/premium instead of using the Spotify app.^{[11]
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How do you upgrade to Spotify Premium Student?

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To upgrade to Spotify Premium Student, you must verify your student status. Spotify Premium Student is a Spotify Premium subscription plan offered to students enrolled in a US Title IV-accredited college or university.^{[12]
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- Fill out the SheerID verification form. If your school is not listed on the form, you’re not eligible.
- Log in to your college’s portal or upload proof of your enrollment.
- Wait for SheerID to email you a confirmation of your eligibility. This may take several days.
- Apply for the Premium Student discount through the confirmation email once received.

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How do you renew a Spotify Premium account?

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Spotify Premium plans automatically renew. Spotify will automatically charge your credit card each month to renew your Spotify Premium account. To manage or change your plan or payment method, go to “Manage your plan” in your Spotify account.^{[14]
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- Need to cancel your Spotify Premium plan? Follow this guide.

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What should I do if I don't have a credit card?

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You could buy a Spotify gift card (which would give you access to premium content temporarily) or ask your parents to use their credit card for the account upgrade (which could be charged every month indefinitely).

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How much is it per month after the trial?

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Premium is $9.99 per month. It's high but, it's worth it.

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If I have no credit card, how do I pay for premium?

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Purchase a Visa gift card and put money on it. It's the best way for people who don't have credit cards.

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