How to Unblock Spotify

Spotify is one of the biggest and most popular music streaming services. With more than 320 million active users worldwide today, it has cemented itself as the go-to platform for on-demand music. While Spotify’s active userbase continues to grow each year, the service is still unavailable in many parts of the world.

As a user, it prevents you from accessing the breadth of Spotify’s library from your region. However, there is a workaround that requires nothing but a one-time activation, after which you can continue using Spotify without a hassle.

Unblock Spotify with a VPN

Services such as Spotify that deliver content digitally have to do so based on licensing and adhering to regional laws. Music approved for one region may not be suitable or intended for another region under the license agreement, hence why digital streaming services don’t restrict or outright block global access. It could also be due to business decision of not expanding to more regions until cost can be managed.

Spotify is available in the United States, Canada. Australia, Iceland, Poland, United Kingdom, India, Hong Kong, South Korea, Egypt, and many more countries. You can check out the complete list here. The music streaming services remains unavailable in many countries.

Unblock Spotify on Windows and macOS

• Launch iProVPN and connect to the USA
• Go to Spotify’s website to download the setup.
• Run the setup and let it install.
• Launch Spotify and register for an account.

You can now start streaming without a VPN. But you will need to use a VPN again to log in after 14 days of inactivity.

Unblock Spotify on iOS

• Go to Settings and tap on your Apple Account.
• Tap on Country/Region.
• Select Change Country or Region, now select United States or any other country in where Spotify is available.
• Go to the App Store and download Spotify.

You may be asked to provide a payment method of the same region. If you do not have one, you can create a new Apple ID with a different country. iOS allows users to run an Apple ID for the phone and a different Apple ID for iTunes. So, you can simply use the new account for iTunes while your data and settings remain on the phone. You can also switch back to your old Apple ID after downloading Spotify.

Unblock Spotify on Android

• Launch iProVPN and connect to the USA
• Go to Play Store, tap on the hamburger menu on the left, and go to Account.
• You should see the option to change your region to USA under your current region. Tap on it and change your region.
• Search for Spotify in the Play Store and download it.

Alternatively, you can download the .apk file for Spotify from the internet. But we highly discourage downloading apps from unknown sources.

How Much Does Spotify Cost?

Spotify is a paid music streaming service that also offers a free, limited access as well. All subscription plans are monthly with the differences being in the features offered. You can start as low as $4.99.

• Student Plan

Spotify introduced a student package for those looking to get the most value. The service features podcasts that are nothing short of a great source of education. The plan also includes HULU and Showtime streaming services at no additional cost, making it an amazing package for anyone.

This plan costs $4.99 for a month and gives you complete access to Spotify for 1 account. Subscribing to this package requires following a process to submit some form of proof of enrollment.

• Individual Plan

The Individual package will suit most people. The $9.99/month package includes complete access to Spotify for 1 account.

• Duo Plan

At $12.99/month, the Duo plan includes everything in the Individual plan but lets you add two accounts. So you can share the premium subscription with family or a friend.

• Family Plan

The Family plan provides the most value if you have family and friends who are willing to split the cost. This $14.99/month plan lets you add up to 6 accounts, bringing down the price to just $2.5/month per user. Spotify Kids is a separate app that features a curated library that is safe for kids.

Wrapping Up

Spotify is just one of the many reasons why you need a VPN for accessing the web with freedom. The good thing about the process is that a VPN is no longer required after passing the registration process. You can take iProVPN for a test drive by claiming a 30-day free trial that is available currently for a limited time.