How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private

For computers

So, in order to create Spotify’s joint playlist, you need to make these steps:

  • open the application on your desktop;
  • click the right button of the mouse on the left sidebar;
  • in the opened window you should select the Collaborative Playlist option;
  • allow access to the new playlist with your friends (to make it possible, you need to copy the playlist link and send it to them, or share it via social networks).

For mobile phones or tablets

  • launch the application;
  • go to My Library tab;
  • select a Playlist and click ” Do Collaborate”.

Also, do not forget that once you’ve shared a playlist link through e-mailing or social platforms, every co-owner would get the opportunity to edit your playlist. If you’re worried about losing your music collection because of someone else, Spotify offers a data backup feature. So, you can do this from time to time without fear of losing your important music data. Read attentively how to do it with safe:

  • select all your music content from the collaborative playlist. Then, click on the chosen songs and press Ctrl + A.
  • After that, add all your favorite music content into a new list to get a copy.

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How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private

If you are really interested to try using Spotify, then the convenient application MusConv could be useful for you. This program will not let you lose saved music content accumulated on another streaming platform. It will transfer all the data from the previous portal to the new one so you can continue to enjoy 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.

Quick tip: You have to be the playlist's owner to make it Collaborative. Playlists that others made but you added to your library won't work.

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 create a collaborative playlist on Spotify

How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
  • Tap “Your Library” at the bottom of the screen.
    How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
  • Navigate to the “Playlists” tab and open the playlist you wish to make private.
    How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
  • Tap the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner.
    How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
  • Hit “Make Private.”
    How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
  • How to Make a Private Spotify Playlist From an Android Device

    To make a Spotify playlist private on an Android device, follow the steps below:

    1. Open the Spotify app and log in to your profile.
      How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
    2. Navigate to the “Your Library” tab at the bottom.
      How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
    3. Tap “Playlists” to view your playlists and select which one to make private.
      How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
    4. Press the three dots at the top-right of your screen.
      How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private
    5. Select “Make Private.”
      How to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify private