Has anyone else received a notification from Spotify regarding age verification?
I just got a message saying that my Spotify account might be deleted unless I verify my age soon. It looks like they’re being pretty strict about this now. I’m curious if this is happening to others or if it’s just me.
The alert mentioned something about following regulations, and that accounts without age verification will be removed. It’s confusing because I’ve had my account for years without this issue.
Does anyone know why Spotify is enforcing this more now? Is it connected to new privacy laws? Also, what’s the process to verify my age with them? I’m worried about losing all my playlists and saved music.
Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Yeah, this is about data protection laws requiring platforms to verify user ages. Spotify can’t collect data from minors without proper consent, and regulators are cracking down harder now. I did the verification last month - had to upload a government photo ID through their secure portal. Took about three business days to process. Your account data stays intact during verification (mine did). Just use the official Spotify app or website, not email links - scammers love exploiting these situations.
This rolled out wider after the EU’s Digital Services Act kicked in, but it’s hitting users everywhere now. I did the verification about six weeks back when I got that same warning. Felt invasive at first, but it’s pretty straightforward once you dive in. You’ll need a valid government ID and your Spotify name has to match what’s on the document. Here’s the catch - if you signed up with a nickname or different name, update your account details first. The verification system is strict about matching info. Don’t stress about losing your data though. Spotify gives you plenty of time to finish, and everything stays intact while they review your stuff.
i got that too! it’s kind of strange, but yeah, just new rules. verification’s easy, just submit your ID. took a few days for me too, but no worries, your playlists should be safe!
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