How to collaborate on a spotify playlist with one person

Spotify's Collaborative playlist feature lets multiple people add songs to one playlist.
You can make a Collaborative Spotify playlist by clicking or tapping an existing playlist's three dot icon.
Every song in a Collaborative Spotify playlist will say who added it and when.

Making a mixtape alone is fun. Making one with your best friends can be even better. This is where Spotify's Collaborative playlist feature comes in handy.

As the name implies, anyone can add songs to a Collaborative Spotify playlist — all they need is a link to it. Any song that gets added will show up for everyone, meaning no one ever misses an update.

Here's how to make a Collaborative playlist on Spotify, send it to your friends, and start adding music to it.

How to make a Collaborative Spotify playlist

You can make a Collaborative playlist in both the mobile and desktop apps. You don't need a Premium subscription.

1. Open Spotify and start a new playlist, or open one you already have that you want to make Collaborative.

2. Click or tap the three dot icon underneath the playlist's name and picture, then select Make Collaborative or Collaborative playlist.

Open the playlist's options menu and select the "Collaborative" option. Spotify; William Antonelli/Insider

You've now got a Collaborative playlist. If you ever want to make it private again, just go through the same steps.

Once your playlist is Collaborative, you can share it with other people.

3. Click or tap the three dot icon again and select Share, then pick how you want to share it. The simplest option is just Copy Link, which lets you share a direct link using whatever app or messaging program you want.

All you need is a link to the playlist. Spotify; William Antonelli/Insider

How to add someone's Collaborative playlist to your Library

Once you send someone the link to your Collaborative playlist, they can open and listen to the playlist by clicking the link. But unless they want to find and use that same link every time, they should add the playlist to their Library.

Adding a playlist to your Spotify Library saves it to your personal collection of playlists, making it easy to find and open anytime.

To save the Collaborative playlist to your Library, open its link and load it in the Spotify app. Then click or tap the heart icon underneath the playlist's name.

Press the heart icon to save a playlist. Spotify; William Antonelli/Insider

How to add songs to a Collaborative Spotify playlist

You can add songs to a Collaborative playlist just like any other playlist. This includes:

In the desktop app, clicking and dragging a song into the playlist
Clicking or tapping the three dots next to a song and selecting Add to playlist
Using the Recommended Songs feed at the bottom of the playlist

You can delete songs in the same way, too.

Only the playlist's original owner can change the playlist's picture and title.

Every song that gets added will have a name, initial, or picture next to it that notes who added it to the playlist. And if you're using the desktop Spotify app, you can see when they added it too.

You can tap or click a name to see their profile. Spotify; William Antonelli/Insider

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Send a playlist to someone

What to Know

Send playlist: Under playlist name, select menu icon (three dots) > Share > Copy Link to playlist.
Create collaborative playlist: Create Playlist > menu icon> Invite Collaborators > send link.
You can't share a Spotify account unless you live together and have a Spotify Duo or Premium account.

This article covers how to share a Spotify playlist with someone via your computer or phone, and sharing limitations.

How Do I Send a Playlist to Someone?

If you want to send a playlist to someone, the best way to do so is by obtaining the Spotify playlist link. Here's how to send a playlist to someone via the Spotify desktop player.

Open Spotify.
In the left pane, select the playlist you want to share.
Underneath the playlist name, select the three dots.
Hover over Share.
Select Copy link to playlist to copy the link to your clipboard.
Paste the link into an email, messaging app, or other service on your PC or Mac to share it.

How To Make a Collaborative Playlist on Spotify

If you want to share a Spotify playlist with only one person, it's a good idea to make it a collaborative playlist so you can both share your favorite songs in the same place. Here's how to do it.

You can't make a collaborative playlist using the Spotify web player. You must use the Spotify app for desktops or phones.

Open Spotify and select Create Playlist in the side panel to start a new playlist, or choose an existing playlist. A collaborative playlist must be one you created.
Underneath the playlist name, select the three dots.
If you create a new list, it's a good idea to rename the playlist by double-clicking on the temporary name.
Select Invite Collaborators to copy the link to the clipboard.
Send the copied link to the friend you want to collaborate with. After your friend accepts, they can listen to the music you put in the playlist and add new music to it.

How Do I Share a Spotify Playlist From My Phone?

If you prefer to share a Spotify playlist through your phone, the process is similar to the desktop app. Here's how to send a Spotify playlist link via your smartphone.

Open the Spotify app and tap Your Library.
Select Playlists. Tap the playlist you want to share.
Underneath the playlist name, tap the three dots.
Tap Share.
Choose how to share the playlist. There are options for copying the link and sharing it via common apps you may have installed, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Messages, etc.

How Do I Share My Spotify With Friends?

If you want to share your Spotify account with your friends, you have two options.

Spotify Duo lets you share an account with one person in the same household.
Spotify Premium lets six people in the same household share an account.

You can't legally share Spotify with someone who does not live with you.

A better option is to share playlists with friends who use a free Spotify account rather than have both of you sign up for a Spotify Premium account.

FAQ

Can I share my Spotify Premium account with others?

If you sign up for a Spotify Family Plan, up to six people can use your account at once. If you just have a regular account, only one person can stream music at a time, but others can listen to your downloaded songs offline.
How do I share my liked songs on Spotify?
To share liked songs in Spotify, go to your Liked Songs, then right-click the song you want and select Share > Copy Song Link or Embed Track. To export your Liked Songs to a separate playlist, select Liked Songs and press Ctrl or Cmd+A to select all, then right-click to bring up sharing options.
How do I change my Spotify playlist picture?
To change the name of a playlist on Spotify, open a playlist and select More (three dots) > Edit Playlist > Change Image. You can upload a photo from your device or take a new one.
How do I delete a Spotify playlist?
In the mobile app, go to your playlist and select More (three dots) > Delete. In the desktop app, right-click the playlist's name and select Delete.

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Can you make a Spotify playlist only collaborative between two people?

First, Spotify will give the playlist creator the ability to invite or remove users from collaborating. You will also be able to set collaborative playlists to private, so no one can listen to, search for or view those mixes except for the people you've given access.

Can you collaborate on a Spotify playlist?

Spotify asserts that, with its collaborative playlist feature, you and other Spotify users can "team up to make the ultimate playlist". You can make any of your Spotify playlists collaborative, simply by letting your friends add, remove, and reorder tracks.