Have you created a great playlist on Spotify and want to share it with the world? Don’t panic, we’ll show you how to make your playlist public in just a few clicks, whether you’re on mobile or computer.
Understanding the visibility of Spotify playlists
Your Spotify playlists are public by default. Unless you change the settings, anyone can see and listen to them. Convenient for sharing, but not always desirable.
Here’s what you need to know about the visibility of your playlists:
- Public
Visible to all Spotify users and appears on your profile.
- Private
Accessible only by you, even with a direct link.
You can switch between these two options at any time. If you make a public playlist private, it disappears from the radar of other users.
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So, do you want to keep your favorite tunes to yourself, or share your latest mix with the world? The choice is yours.
Steps for making a playlist visible to all
If you’ve made a Spotify playlist private and want to share it again, here’s how. Open Spotify and find the playlist in question. Click on the three small dots next to the title. In the menu that appears, select the “Make public” option. A simple click, and your playlist is now visible on your Spotify profile. Anyone can find it and listen to it. If you change your mind, you can always return it to private mode by following the same path.
On the Spotify mobile application
Making a playlist public on the Spotify mobile app is very simple. Start by opening the application and navigating to the playlist you wish to share. Once on the playlist page, locate the three small dots at the top right of the screen. Press them to reveal a drop-down menu. From the options available, select “Add to your profile”. This action will immediately make your playlist public, meaning that anyone can find and listen to it by visiting your Spotify profile.
Keep in mind that you can change the visibility of your playlists at any time. If you decide later that you’d rather keep that playlist private, simply follow the same steps and choose the appropriate option to remove it from your profile. This flexibility lets you easily control what you share with the world.
On the Spotify desktop application
Right-click on the playlist you wish to share. In the menu that appears, choose “Add to profile”. And there you have it! Your playlist is now visible to all.
Remember that your playlists are public by default when you create them. If you prefer to keep certain playlists to yourself, you can make them private at any time. Simply right-click and select “Make private”.
You can juggle between public and private as much as you like. This is handy if you’re working on a playlist and want to polish it before sharing, or if you simply change your mind about what you want to show the world. Spotify gives you total control over the visibility of your musical creations.
FAQ
To make a playlist public on Spotify, open the application, access your library and select the playlist you wish to share. Click on the three dots (options), then choose “Make public”. Your playlist will then be visible to other Spotify users.
No, even if your playlist is public, other users can only listen to and follow it. They can’t modify its content or delete tracks, unless you grant them specific rights, as in the case of a collaborative playlist.
When your playlist is public, it can be discovered by other Spotify users via searches, on your profile, or through recommendations. This allows other people to listen to it and follow it, but they can’t modify it.
To check, access your playlist and press the three dots to open the options. If the “Make private” option is visible, this means that the playlist is currently public. If you see “Make public”, it means the playlist is private.
No, making a playlist public has no direct impact on Spotify’s music suggestions. These recommendations are based on your listening habits, not on the status of your playlists.
Yes, you can make a playlist private at any time. Simply access the playlist’s options, and select “Make private”. The playlist will then disappear from your profile, and will no longer be visible to other users.
Public playlists can be found by other Spotify users if they appear in search results or are visible on your profile. However, you can also share a direct link to your playlist so that others can access it more easily.
Yes, you can share a private playlist with your friends by sending them a direct link. Although the playlist won’t be public on your profile, people who have the link will be able to access it.
