To rename a Spotify playlist on an iPhone 7, open the playlist in the Spotify app, tap the three dots (⋯) under the playlist name, choose Edit, tap the name, type the new one and tap Save. You can only rename playlists you created or that you co-own; other people’s playlists can’t be renamed, though you can copy their songs into your own playlist.
Quick Answer
Your Library > open the playlist > ⋯ > Edit > tap the name > type the new name > Save.
Steps to Rename a Playlist
- Open Spotify and tap Your Library.
- Open the playlist you want to rename.
- Tap the three dots under the title.
- Tap Edit (called Edit playlist or Edit details in some versions).
- Tap the current name, type the new name, and tap Save.
What You Can Change in Edit
| Item | Where |
|---|---|
| Name | Tap the title in Edit |
| Description | Add description in Edit |
| Cover image | Change image in Edit |
| Song order | Drag the handles in Edit |
| Remove songs | Tap the minus next to a song |
Troubleshooting
- No Edit option: Someone else owns the playlist. Tap ⋯ > Add to other playlist to copy its songs into one you own.
- New name doesn’t show elsewhere: Pull down to refresh, or check you’re signed in to the same account on other devices.
- App looks different: Update Spotify from the App Store. The iPhone 7 runs up to iOS 15, so check that the current app still supports it.
- Downloading the playlist on mobile data? See Spotify downloads over cellular.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rename a playlist on a computer?
Yes. In the desktop app or web player, right-click the playlist and choose Edit details.
Does renaming change the playlist link?
No. Shared links keep working.
Can collaborators rename it?
The owner can always rename it; collaborators’ options depend on the playlist’s settings.
Summary
- Open the playlist in Your Library.
- Tap ⋯ and choose Edit.
- Type the new name and tap Save.
- Copy songs to your own playlist if you don’t own it.
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