Yes, you can edit your Spotify username, but only once every 30 days

Spotify lets you change the username on your account once per month. The change takes effect when ready across your profile, playlists, and anywhere else your username appears. You cannot change it more often than every 30 days, and Spotify counts from the date of your last change, not from the calendar month.

The process itself takes less than a minute and happens entirely in the app or on the Spotify website. You do not need to contact support or wait for approval — the new username is live as soon as you save it. However, there are a few limits on what you can choose, and some things to know about what happens to your old username.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username once every 30 days through your account settings on the app or website.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and not already be taken by another user.
  • Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after you change it, so choose carefully if you have built a following under that name.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, saved songs, or listening history — only the name people see when they visit your profile.

How to change your username on desktop or mobile

On the Spotify app or website, go to your profile by clicking or tapping your name in the top right corner. Select "Profile" or "Account" from the menu. Look for a section labeled "Username" or "Public Profile" — the exact wording varies slightly between the app and the web version, but it is always in your account settings.

Click or tap the edit button next to your current username. Type your new username into the field, and Spotify will tell you when ready whether it is available. If the name is taken, you will see a message saying so, and you can try another. Once you find one that works, click "Save" or "Confirm," and the change is live.

Rules for choosing a new username

Your username must be between 3 and 30 characters long. It can contain letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores, but no spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters. Spotify will reject anything outside these rules before you can save it.

The username you want must not already be in use by another account. Spotify checks this in real time as you type, so you will know right away if someone else has claimed it. If you are trying to reclaim a username you used before, you cannot do that — once you change away from a username, it enters a pool that other users can claim, and there is no way to reserve it or get it back.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, the old one does not stay reserved for you. It becomes available for any other Spotify user to claim. This matters if you have built a following or shared your profile link with friends and collaborators — they will not be able to find you at the old address.

Before you change, think about whether people know you by that username. If you have shared your profile link on social media, in a Discord server, or anywhere else, those links will break. You may want to update those links after the change, or let people know your new username. If you are not sure whether your username is widely known, it is safer to keep it.

What does not change when you edit your username

Your playlists, followers, and following list all stay the same. Your saved songs, liked tracks, and listening history are not affected. Any playlists you have shared with others will still work — the link does not break, and people can still see and access them. Your Spotify account itself does not change; only the name that appears on your public profile changes.

If someone has followed you, they will still be following you after the username change. They will see your new username the next time they look at their following list or visit your profile. Collaborative playlists you are part of will still show your contribution under your new username.

If you cannot change your username right now

The most common reason you cannot change your username is that you have already changed it within the last 30 days. Spotify enforces a strict 30-day waiting period between changes, measured from the exact date of your last change. If you try to change before that window closes, you will see a message telling you when you can change again.

If you see a different error message, or if the username field is not showing up in your settings at all, your account type may not support username changes. Some accounts created through third-party sign-ups (like Facebook login) or certain business accounts have restrictions. In that case, you can contact Spotify support through the app or website to ask about your specific account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Spotify enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes, and there is no way to change it faster. The timer starts from the date of your last change, not from the first of the month.

If I change my username, will my friends still be able to find me?

Your followers will still follow you and see your new username. However, if you have shared a direct link to your profile, that link will no longer work. You should update any shared links and let people know your new username if they might search for you by the old one.

What if the username I want is taken?

You will need to choose a different one. Spotify shows you when ready whether a name is available as you type. You can try variations like adding numbers or underscores, or pick a completely different name.

Can I get my old username back if I change my mind?

No. Once you change away from a username, it enters the pool for other users to claim. You cannot reserve it or reclaim it later. If you think you might want it back, wait until you are certain before you change.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify Premium or subscription?

No. Your subscription, payment method, and account status are separate from your username. Changing your username does not affect your Premium membership or any other account features.