Spotify tightens enforcement of Family and Duo plan address verification
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October 2026
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Spotify is requiring users on Family and Duo plans to scan a QR code in person on the plan manager's device to verify their address. Failure to verify within seven days results in demotion to the free tier and a 12-month ban from joining other shared plans. The move aims to curb account sharing among non-household members.
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