diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ca9b0bf..bf30846 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Added extra installation step to TUTORIAL.md for required installation packages.
 - Added Troubleshooting Tips section to TUTORIAL.md to address common installation issues.
 - Added link to Spotipy Tutorial for Beginners under Getting Started.
+- Added `update` field to `current_user_follow_playlist`.
 
 ### Changed
 - Changes the YouTube video link for authentication tutorial (the old video was in low definition, the new one is in high definition)
diff --git a/spotipy/client.py b/spotipy/client.py
index 50e1e19..d83053c 100644
--- a/spotipy/client.py
+++ b/spotipy/client.py
@@ -1200,7 +1200,7 @@ class Spotify:
             f"playlists/{plid}/tracks", payload=payload
         )
 
-    def current_user_follow_playlist(self, playlist_id):
+    def current_user_follow_playlist(self, playlist_id, public=True):
         """
         Add the current authenticated user as a follower of a playlist.
 
@@ -1209,7 +1209,8 @@ class Spotify:
 
         """
         return self._put(
-            f"playlists/{playlist_id}/followers"
+            f"playlists/{playlist_id}/followers",
+            payload={"public": public}
         )
 
     def playlist_is_following(