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How to Create a Playlist on Spotify

Follow these steps to create your own playlist on Spotify.

  1. Go to "Your Library"

    Click "Your Library" in the bottom or side menu.

  2. Click "Create playlist"

    Click the "+" icon or the "Create playlist" button.

  3. Name your playlist and add a description

    Give it a title, like "Workout Songs," and add a description if you want.

  4. Search for songs and add them

    Search for tracks and use the "…" menu next to each one to select "Add to playlist," filling it with the songs you want.

  5. Why it's useful

    Building your own music list for a mood or situation β€” working out, studying, driving β€” means you can start listening instantly whenever you want, instead of searching for each song one by one.

One List for Every Mood

A playlist is essentially a mood you can press play on β€” once you've built a solid "focus" or "workout" list, you no longer have to reconstruct that feeling from scratch every single time; you just tap play.

Playlists Get Better the More You Use Them

Spotify continues to recommend songs based on what's already in a playlist, so a list you keep adding to over weeks or months tends to surface better, more personalized suggestions than one you build once and never touch again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a playlist together with a friend?

Yes β€” turn on "Collaborative" in the playlist's settings and share the invite link, and your friend can add and edit songs together with you.

Can I reorder the songs?

Yes β€” on desktop you can drag tracks into a new order, and on mobile you can press and hold a song to move it wherever you'd like.