Where to find your account name and how to change it

Your Spotify account name is the display name that appears on your profile and in playlists you share. You can change it from your account settings on any device — the steps are the same whether you use the app or the web player. Go to your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Account", then find "Edit profile" and look for the name field. Type your new name and save the changes.

The name you see on Spotify is separate from your email address and password. You can change your display name as often as you want, and the change takes effect when ready across all devices where you are logged in. Your followers will see the new name the next time they look at your profile.

Key Takeaways

  • Your account name is your display name on Spotify, found in your profile settings under "Edit profile".
  • You can change your name from the Spotify app or web player by clicking your profile icon and selecting "Account".
  • Changes take effect right away and show up on all your devices at once.
  • Your email address and password stay the same when you change your display name.
  • Spotify does not limit how often you can change your name or how many characters you use.

Changing your name on the Spotify app

Open Spotify on your phone or tablet and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap "Account" or "Settings and privacy" depending on your device. Look for "Edit profile" and tap it. Find the name field at the top — this is your current display name. Delete the old name and type the new one you want.

After you type your new name, scroll down and tap "Save" or "Done". The app will confirm the change and return you to your profile. Your new name appears when ready on your profile and in any playlists you have shared with others.

Changing your name on the web player

Go to spotify.com and log in if you are not already signed in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the account page, click "Edit profile" near the top. The name field is the first one you will see — click in it and replace your current name with the new one.

Click "Save" when you are done. The page will refresh and show your updated profile with the new name. If you have the Spotify app open on other devices, the name will update there too within a few seconds.

What you cannot change about your account

Your Spotify username — the handle that appears in your profile URL — is different from your display name and cannot be changed. If your profile URL is spotify.com/user/jsmith47, that "jsmith47" is your username and is permanent. You can change your display name (the name people see) but not the username itself.

Your email address and password are also separate from your display name. If you need to change your email, go to "Account" and look for "Email" instead of "Edit profile". Changing your display name does not affect your login credentials or how you access Spotify.

Why your name might not change right away

In rare cases, your new name may take a few minutes to appear everywhere. If you see your old name on one device but your new name on another, wait five to ten minutes and refresh the app or browser. Log out and log back in if the change still has not appeared.

If you changed your name very recently and shared a playlist before the change took effect, the playlist may still show your old name in the share link. The profile itself will show your new name, but the link text may lag behind. Resharing the playlist will use your current name.

Changing your name if you use Facebook or Apple login

If you signed up for Spotify using your Facebook or Apple account, your display name may be linked to that account's name. You can still change your Spotify display name separately by going to "Edit profile" in your account settings. The change will not affect your Facebook or Apple account name.

However, if you later change your name on Facebook or Apple, Spotify may sync that change to your Spotify display name the next time you log in. If you want to keep a different name on Spotify, you can change it back in your account settings after the sync happens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use special characters or emojis in my Spotify name?

Yes, Spotify allows most special characters and emojis in your display name. You can type them directly into the name field the same way you would in any text app. Some characters may not display correctly depending on your device, but Spotify will accept them.

Will changing my name affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay exactly the same when you change your display name. Only the name shown on your profile and in shared playlists changes. Your followers will still see all your playlists and activity.

What if I forgot my Spotify password and need to change my name?

You will need to log in to change your name. If you forgot your password, go to the Spotify login page and click "Can't log in?" to reset it. Once you have reset your password and logged in, you can change your display name in your account settings.

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes. There is no limit on how many times you can change your display name. You can change it back to your old name anytime by going to "Edit profile" and typing the old name again.