Log in if prompted. If you’re not logged in, you won’t see the same options.

You’ll need to redo this every time you open the app and intend on making new playlists.

This toggle, unlike the previous one, will be in Settings on your phone as well. You’ll go to Settings (gear icon) > Private Session. [1] X Research source A “session” only lasts for as long as you have the app open. If you close it, you’ll need to do this every time you open the app on your computer or phone.

Log in if prompted. If you’re not logged in, you won’t see the same options.

If you want to do this from your phone, go to a playlist that you want to make private and tap the horizontal three-dot menu icon in the top right corner, then tap Make Private, which you’ll find at the bottom of the menu. Then tap Make private again when prompted. You can’t make a playlist private that you didn’t create. If you created the playlist, you’ll see your name listed under the title and cover art.

While Spotify doesn’t allow you to change your username, you’ll be able to change your display name, which is what people see when they look at your profile. If you don’t want people to know your Spotify account, change your display name to something generic, like Jane Doe or John Smith.

Tap Save when you’re done.

Tap Save when you’re done.