Yes, you can change your Spotify username, but the process depends on which type of account you have

If you created your Spotify account directly with Spotify (not through Facebook, Apple, or another service), you can change your username once every 30 days. The change takes effect when ready across your profile, playlists, and anywhere else your username appears. If you signed up using Facebook or Apple ID, you cannot change your username through Spotify — you would need to change it in that linked account instead, and Spotify will sync the change.

The username is different from your display name. Your username is what appears in your Spotify URL and what other people use to find you; your display name is what shows on your profile and can be changed anytime without limits. Many people change their display name when they want a quick update and save their one monthly username change for something they really want to stick with.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username once every 30 days if you have a direct Spotify account, but the change is permanent until the 30-day window opens again.
  • If you signed up through Facebook or Apple ID, your Spotify username is locked to that account and cannot be changed within Spotify itself.
  • Your display name is separate from your username and can be changed anytime without any waiting period.
  • Once you change your username, your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after a short period.

How to change your username on Spotify

Open Spotify on any device and go to your account settings. On the web player, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account". On the mobile app, tap the home icon, then your profile icon in the top right, then "View Profile", then the gear icon. Look for the "Username" field — this is the one you can edit, not the display name field above it.

Type your new username and click "Save". Spotify will tell you when ready if the username is already taken. Usernames can be 1 to 30 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores, but no spaces or special characters. Once you save, the change is live within seconds. You will not be able to change it again for 30 days from that moment.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, Spotify does not delete the old one right away. For a period of time (Spotify does not publish the exact length, but it is typically a few weeks), your old username is reserved and cannot be claimed by anyone else. After that window closes, someone else can take it. This means if you change your mind within a few weeks, you cannot when ready switch back to your old username — you have to wait until the 30-day window resets and then claim it if it is still available.

Any links to your old profile (like a link someone saved or shared) will no longer work. If people have your old username saved in their contacts or playlists, those links will break. There is no automatic redirect, so you may want to tell people you know about your new username if they follow you or collaborate with you on playlists.

If your account is linked to Facebook or Apple ID

Spotify accounts created through Facebook Login or Sign in with Apple do not have an independent Spotify username that you can change. Instead, your Spotify username is tied to your Facebook name or Apple ID name. If you want a different username, you have two options: change the name on your Facebook or Apple account (which will update across all services that use that account), or create a new Spotify account with a direct email address.

Creating a new account means starting fresh — your playlists, followers, and listening history will not transfer. You would need to manually recreate playlists or follow the same artists again. For most people, changing the name on the linked account is simpler, even though it affects other services too.

The 30-day waiting period explained

Spotify enforces a 30-day cooldown between username changes to prevent account takeovers and reduce spam. If someone gains unauthorized access to your account, they cannot when ready change your username multiple times to lock you out. The waiting period gives you time to regain control and change your password before the next username change becomes available.

The 30 days starts from the moment you save your new username, not from midnight or any other reset time. If you change your username on a Tuesday at 3 p.m., you cannot change it again until the following Tuesday at 3 p.m. Spotify will show you the exact date and time you can change it next by displaying a countdown in your account settings.

Display name versus username: which one should you change

Your display name is what appears on your profile card and in playlists you create. You can change it as often as you want with no waiting period. Your username is what goes in your Spotify URL (spotify.com/user/yourusername) and is what people search for when they want to find you. The username is the one with the 30-day limit.

If you just want people to see a different name on your profile, change your display name — it is when ready and unlimited. If you want a different URL or want to be found under a new name in search, you need to change your username and wait out the 30 days. Many people use a professional or neutral display name but keep a personal username, or vice versa.

What you cannot change about your Spotify account

You cannot change the email address associated with a direct Spotify account through the settings menu. If you need a different email, you have to contact Spotify support and request the change manually. You also cannot change your account type — if you signed up with Facebook, you cannot convert it to a direct email account without creating a new account.

Your Spotify user ID (a long string of numbers and letters that Spotify uses internally) cannot be changed and is permanent. This is different from your username. The user ID is what Spotify uses behind the scenes; your username is what you and other people see.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Not when ready. After you change your username, your old one is reserved for a few weeks. Once that period ends, someone else can claim it. You can try to reclaim it after your 30-day waiting period ends, but only if no one else has taken it in the meantime.

What if my username is taken when I try to change it?

Spotify will show you an error message saying the username is unavailable. Try a variation — add a number, use an underscore, or shorten it. You can test as many options as you want before you save; only the one you actually save counts toward your 30-day limit.

Do my followers see my username change?

Your followers will see your new username on your profile, but old links to your profile using your previous username will not work. If you share a link to your profile with someone, use your new username so the link stays valid.

Can I change my username if my account is suspended?

No. If your account is suspended or locked, you cannot make any changes until you resolve the issue with Spotify support. Contact them through the Spotify app or website to find out why your account is suspended and what steps you need to take.

Is there a way to change my username more than once every 30 days?

No. The 30-day limit is a fixed policy and Spotify support cannot override it. If you need a username change urgently, your only option is to create a new Spotify account with a direct email address, but that means losing your history and playlists on the old account.