How to Change Your Playlist Name

Changing your playlist name is a straightforward process across most music streaming platforms, allowing you to personalize and organize your music collection. As the creator or owner of a playlist, including collaborative ones, you have complete control over its name, description, and image, as well as the ability to modify the songs within it.

General Steps to Rename a Playlist

While the exact steps might vary slightly depending on the specific app or website you're using, the core process remains consistent. Here’s a general guide:

1. Locate Your Playlist: Open your music streaming app or website and navigate to your library or "Your Playlists" section.
2. Select the Playlist: Find the playlist you wish to rename and click or tap on it to open its dedicated page.
3. Find the Edit Option: Look for an "Edit" button, a pencil icon, or a three-dot/ellipsis menu (often labeled "More" or similar) near the playlist's current name or description. On some platforms, you might be able to simply click directly on the playlist name to activate editing.
4. Enter New Name: A text field will appear, usually pre-filled with the current playlist name. Delete the old name and type in your desired new name.
5. Save Changes: After entering the new name, confirm your changes by tapping or clicking "Save," "Done," or a similar confirmation button.

Platform-Specific Instructions

Below are common ways to change playlist names on popular music streaming services. These steps generally apply to both mobile apps and desktop versions.

For Spotify Users

• On Mobile (iOS/Android):
  1. Open the Spotify app.
  2. Tap Your Library at the bottom.
  3. Select the playlist you want to rename.
  4. Tap the three-dot menu (...) below the playlist name.
  5. Tap Edit playlist.
  6. Tap the current playlist name, type your new name, and then tap Save or Done.
• On Desktop (App/Web Player):
  1. Open the Spotify app or go to the web player.
  2. In the left sidebar, find and click the playlist you want to rename.
  3. Click the current playlist name (it will become editable) or right-click the playlist in the sidebar and select Edit details.
  4. Type your new name and press Enter or click Save.

For Apple Music Users

• On Mobile (iOS/iPadOS):
  1. Open the Apple Music app.
  2. Tap Library, then Playlists.
  3. Select the playlist you want to rename.
  4. Tap the three-dot menu (...) at the top right, then select Edit.
  5. Tap the playlist name, type your new name, and then tap Done.
• On Desktop (macOS/Windows with iTunes):
  1. Open the Music app (macOS) or iTunes (Windows).
  2. In the sidebar, find and click the playlist you want to rename.
  3. Either right-click the playlist and select Edit Playlist, or click the current playlist name to make it editable.
  4. Type your new name and press Enter.

For YouTube Music Users

• On Mobile (iOS/Android):
  1. Open the YouTube Music app.
  2. Tap Library at the bottom.
  3. Tap Playlists.
  4. Next to the playlist you wish to edit, tap the three-dot menu (...).
  5. Tap Edit playlist.
  6. Tap the current playlist name, enter your new name, and then tap Save or the checkmark icon.
• On Desktop (Web Player):
  1. Go to the YouTube Music website.
  2. Click Library in the left sidebar.
  3. Under "Playlists," hover over the playlist you want to edit and click the three-dot menu (...).
  4. Click Edit playlist.
  5. Click the playlist name, type your new name, and then click Save.

Remember, these steps apply to playlists that you have created or are the owner of. If you are a collaborator on a playlist but not its original creator, you might not have the ability to change its name, although you can typically add or remove songs.