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Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year - Digital Trends

Published by Digital Trends By Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam · 20 October 2026 at 03:32
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Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year - Digital Trends
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Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.

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