The left sidebar allows you to create a new Spotify playlist for the desktop.
Even if you don't have a Spotify account, you can still create a playlist within the Spotify mobile app.
Spotify will suggest songs based upon your listening habits at the bottom of the playlist.
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Spotify allows you to create custom playlists that can be customized to personalize your listening experience. You can create playlists that suit your needs, regardless of whether you are using the paid or free version.
This is how you can start creating and editing Spotify playlists, regardless of which version you are using.
How to create a Spotify playlist using the Spotify desktop app
You can create a Spotify playlist on your desktop by following these steps: Create it, add songs to it, and then edit it as needed.
Make a playlist
1. Open Spotify on your computer.
2. Click the New Playlist button at the lower-left corner.
Click "New Playlist" Devon Delfino
3. In the pop-up window add the playlist name and a description. If desired, you can also upload an image. Click Create.
Make your own playlist. Devon Delfino
The new playlist will be displayed in the left sidebar.
Add songs
1. Navigate to the song you wish to add to your Spotify playlist.
2. Drag the song to the playlist's name in the left sidebar. As you do this, a green plus sign will appear above the name.
You can choose to Go to New Releases if your playlist is empty. This option allows you to search for songs that can be added to your playlist.
To see a list with songs you can add to your playlist, click "Go to New Releasing" Devon Delfino
Quick tip: Spotify will add songs to your playlist at the bottom. The suggestions will be more specific the more you listen.
Edit playlist
1. Navigate to the playlist that you wish to edit.
2. Click the three-dot symbol next to the song you wish to delete and then select Remove from Playlist.
To delete a song from your playlist or other options, use the three-dot symbol. Devon Delfino
3. Click and drag the songs to rearrange their order.
4. Click the three dots icon under the playlist name to make it secret or delete it. Then, select the appropriate option.
To delete or privatize a playlist, click the three-dot icon next to the name. Devon Delfino
Quick tip: After a playlist has been created, you can change its name on mobile or desktop.
Spotify Free: How to create a playlist in the mobile app
Spotify's free app can only be used to shuffle your playlists.
Make a playlist
1. Log in to Spotify by opening the app
2. Tap the bottom toolbar to access your Library.
Go into "Your Library." Devon Delfino
3. Click the plus (+) sign icon at the top-right corner.
To create a playlist, tap the plus (+ sign). Devon Delfino
4. Tap Create and name the playlist.
Add songs
1. Tap Add Songs to open your playlist.
Tap "Add Songs." Devon Delfino
2. You can search for the song you wish to add to your Spotify playlist.
You can search the internet to find songs that you want in your playlist. Devon Delfino
3. To add a song to your playlist, tap the plus (+ sign) to the right side of the song title.
Edit playlist
1. Enter the playlist you want.
2. Tap the three-dot icon beside the song to delete it. Then, choose Remove from This Playlist.
To delete a song, select "Remove this playlist". Devon Delfino
3. To delete or make the playlist private, tap the three dots icon next to the playlist name. Select the option you prefer.
To privatize or delete a playlist, tap the three dots next to the name. Devon Delfino
Spotify Premium: How to create a playlist in the mobile app
Spotify subscribers can create playlists by using the app.
Make a playlist
1. If necessary, open the Spotify app to log in to your account.
2. Tap the bottom toolbar to access your Library.
3. Tap the plus (+) sign at the top-right corner.
To create a playlist, tap the plus (+ sign) in the upper-right corner. Devon Delfino
4. Next, name your playlist and tap Create.
Add songs
1. Navigate to your Spotify playlist and tap Add Songs.
2. Find the song you are looking for.
3. To add the song to your playlist, tap the plus (+ sign) to the right.
Tap the plus (+) sign next to the song name you wish to add. Devon Delfino
Quick tip: To add songs to a playlist, you can tap the three dots icon next to the song. Select Add to playlist in this pop-up.
Edit playlist
1. Enter the playlist.
2. Tap the three-dot icon next to the song and choose Remove from this playlist.
To remove a song from your playlist, tap the three dots next to it. Devon Delfino
3. To delete or make the playlist private, tap the three dots icon under the playlist name. Then, select the appropriate option.
Quick tip: The Spotify app can be customized by changing the playlist cover for both Android and iPhone.
