You can create a Spotify playlist from an iPhone in a few taps. The exact button names have changed across Spotify app versions, but the basic process is to open Your Library, create a playlist, name it, and then add songs.
Create a playlist in Spotify
- Open the Spotify app on the iPhone.
- Select Your Library.
- Tap the plus or Create control shown in the current app.
- Choose Playlist.
- Enter a name and finish creating the playlist.
- Use Add to this playlist, search, or a song’s three-dot menu to add music.
Add a song while you are listening
Open the menu for the current track and choose the option for adding it to a playlist. Select the playlist you just created. Spotify may also suggest tracks based on the music already in the playlist.
Change the playlist later
Open the playlist and use its menu to edit the title, description, cover image, song order, or other available details. You can remove a track from a playlist without removing it from Spotify or from other playlists where it appears.
Private and collaborative considerations
Review Spotify’s current visibility and collaboration controls before sharing a playlist. A shared or collaborative playlist can expose your profile or allow other people to contribute depending on the feature you use.
The original iPhone 7 context is now quite old. Spotify’s interface is driven primarily by the current Spotify and iOS versions, not the phone model. If an iPhone 7 cannot run the current required software, menus and available features may differ from newer screenshots and instructions.
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