You cannot change your Spotify username once it is set

Spotify does not offer a way to edit your username after you create your account. The username you choose during signup is permanent — there is no setting in the app, on the web player, or in account settings that lets you modify it.

If you want a different username, your only option is to create a new Spotify account with the username you prefer. This means starting fresh: your playlists, followers, saved songs, and listening history will not transfer to the new account.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify usernames cannot be changed or edited after account creation, and no setting exists to modify yours.
  • Creating a new account with a different username means losing access to your playlists, saved music, and follower connections on the old account.
  • You can change your display name (the name shown to friends) separately from your username, which may solve your problem without creating a new account.
  • Before creating a new account, check whether the username you want is actually available, since someone else may have claimed it.
  • If you share a family plan, creating a new account may affect your subscription setup and require adjustments by the plan owner.

The difference between username and display name

Spotify has two separate name fields that often confuse users. Your username is the handle people use to find and follow you — it appears in your profile URL and cannot be changed. Your display name is what shows up next to your activity, playlists, and in friends' feeds, and you can change this anytime.

If you dislike how your name appears to friends, changing your display name may solve the problem without losing your account. Go to your profile, select "Edit profile," and update the display name field. This change takes effect when ready and does not affect your username or any of your saved content.

What you lose if you create a new account

Starting a fresh Spotify account means abandoning everything tied to your current one. Your playlists stay with the old account and do not move to the new one — you would have to manually recreate them or ask friends to share them with you. Any followers you have will not follow your new account automatically.

Your listening history, saved songs, and personalized recommendations are also tied to your old account. Spotify's algorithm learns from your listening habits, so a brand-new account will have generic recommendations until you build up a history on it. If you use Spotify Connect to play music across devices, you will need to sign out of the old account and sign into the new one on each device.

How to check if a username is available before creating a new account

Before you go through the work of setting up a new account, verify that the username you want is not already taken. Visit Spotify's signup page and enter your desired username in the username field. Spotify will tell you when ready if the name is available or if someone else has already claimed it.

Usernames on Spotify are case-insensitive and cannot contain spaces — they use only letters, numbers, and underscores. If your first choice is taken, try variations like adding a number at the end or using an underscore between words. Keep in mind that once you claim a username on a new account, you are locked into it permanently, so choose carefully.

What happens to your old account

Your old Spotify account does not disappear when you create a new one. It remains active with all your playlists, followers, and history intact. You can keep both accounts open and switch between them by signing out and signing back in, or by using different devices.

If you are on a family plan, creating a new account may complicate things. The plan owner controls which accounts are linked to the subscription, so you may need to ask them to remove your old account and add the new one. Check your family plan settings before creating a new account to understand how the switch will work.

Alternatives if you are unhappy with your username

If changing your display name does not solve your problem, consider whether you actually need a new account. Many people regret creating a second account because the inconvenience of rebuilding playlists and losing recommendations outweighs the benefit of a different username. Your username is only visible to people who search for you directly or visit your profile — it does not appear in your activity feed or next to songs you listen to.

If you share playlists with friends or collaborate on them, switching accounts means those connections break. Friends will see activity from your old account, not your new one, until they manually follow the new account. If you use Spotify at work or in a shared space, a new account also means losing any offline downloads or cached content on your devices.

Steps to create a new Spotify account with a different username

If you decide a new account is worth it, the process is straightforward. Go to Spotify.com, click "Sign Up," and fill in your email, password, and the username you want. You can use a different email address or the same one — Spotify allows multiple accounts per email. Choose your birth date and country, agree to the terms, and complete the signup.

After you create the account, read the Spotify app or log in on the web player with your new credentials. You will start with an empty library and generic recommendations. If you want to move playlists from your old account, you can ask friends to share them with you, or you can manually add songs one by one. Some third-party tools claim to transfer playlists between accounts, but Spotify does not officially support this and does not may provide these tools will work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same email address for two Spotify accounts?

Yes. Spotify allows you to create multiple accounts using the same email address. You will need to sign out of one account and sign into the other to switch between them. This is useful if you want to test a new username before fully committing to the switch.

Will my friends automatically follow my new account?

No. Your followers on your old account will not automatically follow your new account. You will need to ask them to search for and follow your new username. If you use collaborative playlists, you will need to create new ones on your new account and invite friends to join.

Can I recover a username I used before if I delete my account?

Spotify does not allow you to delete accounts. Once created, an account and its username are permanent. If you stop using an account, the username remains tied to it and cannot be reclaimed or reused.

What if the username I want has a number or underscore in it?

Spotify usernames can include numbers and underscores but not spaces or special characters. If you want "john_smith_2024," that is a valid username format. Check availability on the signup page to confirm the exact version you want is open.

Does changing my display name affect my Spotify recommendations?

No. Your recommendations are based on your listening history, not your display name. Changing your display name has no effect on how Spotify personalizes music suggestions or playlists for you.