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How to Cancel Spotify for Podcasters

Account deletion is permanent and immediately removes your podcast from all directories. Download your episodes first - Spotify for Podcasters does not retain backups.

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Quick Facts

Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds apply. Spotify for Podcasters is free with no subscription charges.
After cancellation
Your podcast and episodes are permanently deleted from Spotify servers and immediately removed from all directories. No backups are retained.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Spotify for Podcasters cancellation page

  1. Sign in to Spotify for Podcasters

    Go to podcasters.spotify.com and log in with your Spotify account credentials.

  2. Go to Account Settings

    Click your profile icon in the top right, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.

  3. Download your episodes

    Click each episode's menu and select Download. Save all files before proceeding with deletion.

  4. Delete your account

    Scroll to Delete Account at the bottom of Settings, confirm your password, and click Confirm Deletion.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Download all episodes, artwork, and descriptions before deleting - they cannot be recovered afterwards.
  • Notify listeners in advance as your RSS feed stops working immediately upon deletion.
  • Your podcast disappears from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all other directories within minutes.

Your Consumer Rights

  • UK users: Consumer Rights Act 2015 and UK GDPR apply to your data and service terms.
  • Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, deletion must not be harder than account creation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spotify for Podcasters free?
Yes, completely free. There are no subscription fees, hidden costs, or premium tiers.
What happens when I delete my account?
Your podcast and all episodes are permanently removed from Spotify for Podcasters and immediately delisted from all directories. This cannot be reversed.
Can I download my episodes before deleting?
Yes. Use the three-dot menu on each episode to download. This is essential as deleted files cannot be recovered.
How quickly does deletion take effect?
Your account deletes immediately. Your podcast disappears from directories within minutes, though search results may take up to 24 hours.
Can I recover my podcast after deletion?
No. Deletion is permanent. You would need to create a new account and re-upload everything from scratch.

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