How do I subscribe to Spotify Premium?

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To subscribe to Spotify Premium, go to spotify.com, click on your profile then on «Upgrade to Premium». You choose your plan, your method of payment, and it's all taken care of in less than two minutes.

On iPhone, you can also sign up directly in the app, without going through the’App Store. Further down, you'll also find information on how to pay for your subscription cheaper.

How do I subscribe to Spotify Premium?

The package Premium Staff is billed 11.12/month (price as of July 2026; please check at Spotify). This is the subscription that gives you the best audio quality, ad-free and offline.

To sign up from your computer, follow these steps:

  • Go to the web player at Spotify, log in, then click on your profile at top right.

Profile icon on the Spotify Web homepage
The Spotify Web homepage, featuring the icon to access your profile. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Click the option «Upgrade to Premium».

Spotify drop-down menu with the "Upgrade to Premium" option
In the drop-down menu, you can upgrade to Spotify Premium. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Click on «View all subscriptions» to compare the plans.

"View All Subscriptions" button on the Spotify website
On the Spotify website, the option to view subscription plans. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Select the package that's right for you: Staff, Duo, Family Where Students.

The different Spotify Premium subscription plans available
The different plans available. In our example, we'll choose the personal plan. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Choose your method of payment (map, PayPal or gift card Spotify), then click "Submit.".

Spotify Premium Payment Method Selection Screen
The payment process for subscribing to Spotify Premium. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • It's all set: enjoy Spotify Premium on all your devices.

How do I subscribe to Spotify Premium on the app?

You can Subscribe directly from the appon Android as on iPhone. On iPhone, it had been stalled for a long time due to restrictions on’Apple.

Since the new European rules (the DMA) that took effect in 2024 in France and in the EU, the app iOS takes you directly to the payment page for Spotify, without going through the’App Store. You can also go through the website since Safari and follow the same steps as on a PC.

Here's how to do it from the app Android :

  • Open the app Spotify on your phone.
  • At the bottom, go to the section «Premium».
Premium Section of the Spotify App on Android
The option to upgrade to Premium on the mobile app (Android). ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Press "Getting started.
"Get Started" button to start your Spotify Premium subscription on mobile
Where to click to start your Premium subscription on Spotify. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Choose the’subscription that's right for you (Individual, Duo, Family, or Students), select your method of payment and valid.
Selecting a Spotify Premium subscription plan and payment method in the app
First, select your subscription plan, then choose your payment method. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Make the most of your account Spotify Premium !

How much does a Spotify subscription cost?

Spotify offers four Premium plans, from individual accounts to plans for the whole household. Here are the rates observed in July 2026 (Check on the website at Spotify, prices change regularly).

Formula Price Who is it for?
Spotify Staff €0 for 2 months, then 11.12 €/month 1 account, 1 stream at a time
Spotify Students €0 for 1 month, then €6.06/month 1 account; student status must be verified
Spotify Duo 15.17/month 2 accounts, same address
Spotify Family 18.21/month Up to 6 accounts, same household

The package Staff allows only’one track at a time : If you play music on your phone, it stops playing on your PC. The subscription Students is the cheapest.

the Duo creates 2 separate accounts for two people sharing the same address, each with its own playlists and feed. The Family allows 6 household members for each person to have their own account Spotify Premium.

Each member listens independently. Everyone must share the same address : Spotify checks it.

Side payment, you can choose between:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Gift Cards Spotify
  • PayPal
  • Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay
  • Cash (available only in certain countries)

Once you've signed up for your subscription, the Premium benefits are activated immediately. To learn more, find out how download music from Spotify.

How do you change your Spotify subscription?

Do you want to switch to a different plan (Switch to Duo, Family, or go back to Premium Personal)? You can do it in just a few clicks from your account Spotify.

  • Go to the website of Spotify and click on your profile at top right.
Spotify Web homepage with the profile icon in the upper-right corner
The reception of Spotify Web, with the icon to access your profile. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Open the section "Account.
Spotify menu open to the "Account" option to access settings
Accessing Your Account Settings Spotify. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Click on «Manage Your Subscription».
Spotify account page displaying the "Manage Your Premium Subscription" button
Where to Manage Your Subscription Spotify Premium. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Click on «Change Your Subscription» and select the formula you want.

Your subscription is updated immediately. If you switch plans right after a free trial, notes that the payment is charged immediately, as specified Spotify.

You went through a partner (cell phone carrier, internet service provider, modem, etc.)? The steps are different. In this case, you need to:

  • to cancel your subscription directly on the relevant partner's website.
  • Wait until the version is updated free of charge of Spotify.
  • Next, subscribe to the formula of your choice from your account.

You cannot change or cancel an offer that has been billed by a partner since Spotify : Everything is handled directly at his place.

FAQs

What are the advantages of Spotify Premium over the free version?

Switch to Spotify Premium unlocks several benefits compared to the free version:

  • A ad-free listening, continuously
  • the offline download of your songs, to listen to without connection internet
  • The freedom to choose the order of your songs
  • A audio quality much higher (up to 320 Kbps)
  • The Real-time group reading with other people
  • Managing your read queue
  • Access to the catalog complete with Spotify, without restriction

Can I try Spotify Premium for free before subscribing?

Spotify invites you to Try Premium for free before you subscribe. The plan Staff gives two-month trial period, the package Students (for students only) provides one month.

You'll need to enter your bank details To start the trial, be sure to’cancel before the end if you don't want to be charged.

Can I cancel my Spotify subscription?

You can Cancel your subscription at Spotify Premium at any time. Here's how:

  • Go to the website of Spotify and click on your profile.

Profile icon on the Spotify Web homepage
The Spotify Web homepage, featuring your profile icon. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Open the section "Account.

"Account" section in Spotify account settings
Access to your Spotify account settings. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Click on «Manage Your Subscription».

"Manage Your Subscription" button in your Spotify Premium account
Where to manage your Spotify Premium subscription. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr
  • Select «Cancel Subscription» and follow the instructions.

Can I use Spotify Premium on several devices?

Yes, Spotify Premium runs on all your devices, and the transition is seamless between PC, web browser, and mobile app.

Be careful with the package Staff : Simultaneous listening is not available (see the plan chart for details).

To listen with others at the same time, you'll need the plan Duo Where Family. The package Family allows each family member to listen at the same time, independently.

How can I get a cheaper Spotify subscription?

Streaming service prices keep going up. Check out our tips for pay Spotify cheaper.

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