You cannot change your Spotify username after you create it
Spotify does not allow you to edit or update your username once your account is set up. The name you choose during registration is permanent — there is no setting in the app or on the website to modify it later.
If you need a different username, your only option is to create a new Spotify account with the username you want. This means starting over: your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history will not transfer to the new account.
Before you create a new account, understand what you will lose and whether the change is worth starting fresh. Many people keep their original account and straightforward change their display name instead, which is visible to other users but is not the same as a username.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify usernames cannot be changed once your account is created, and no setting exists to update it.
- Your display name (the name other users see on your profile) can be changed anytime and is separate from your username.
- Creating a new account to get a different username means losing all playlists, saved songs, and followers from your current account.
- You can check whether a username is available before creating a new account by attempting to sign up with it.
The difference between username and display name
Spotify has two separate name fields, and many people confuse them. Your username is the unique identifier you create when you sign up — it appears in your account URL and is used to log in. Your display name is what other users see when they visit your profile or see your activity in playlists.
You cannot change your username, but you can change your display name whenever you want. If you only want to change how your name appears to friends, edit your display name instead of creating a new account. Open Spotify on your computer, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Profile," then click the pencil icon next to your name to edit it.
On the Spotify mobile app, go to "Home," tap your profile icon, select "Profile," and tap "Edit Profile" to change your display name. The change takes effect when ready and does not affect your username or login credentials.
What happens if you create a new account
If you decide to create a new Spotify account with a different username, you start completely from scratch. Any playlists you made on your old account stay there — they do not move to the new one. Songs you saved, artists you followed, and your listening history all remain on the original account.
Friends who followed you on your old account will not automatically follow your new one. You will need to send them your new profile link and ask them to follow again. If you shared playlists with others, those playlists still exist on your old account, but the new account has no access to them.
Your old account remains active unless you delete it. Spotify does not automatically close accounts when you stop using them, so you could theoretically keep both accounts, though you can only stream on one at a time.
How to check if a username is available
Before you commit to creating a new account, you can test whether the username you want is available. Go to the Spotify sign-up page and enter the username you are interested in. If the field accepts it without an error message, the username is likely available. If you see a message saying the username is taken or invalid, you cannot use it.
Keep in mind that Spotify reserves certain usernames and may not allow ones that are too short, contain only numbers, or include certain characters. The username must be between 3 and 30 characters and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores only.
Once you confirm the username is available, you can proceed with creating the account. You will need an email address and password to complete the sign-up process.
Reasons people want to change their username
Most people want to change their username because they chose something they no longer like, made a typo during sign-up, or want a name that matches their current social media handles. Others created an account years ago with a username that no longer reflects who they are.
If your reason for changing is that you want a more professional or consistent identity across platforms, changing your display name may solve the problem without losing your account history. If you want a completely different username for privacy or personal reasons, creating a new account is the only path forward.
Think carefully about whether the loss of your playlists and history is worth the change. Many people find that keeping their original account and straightforward updating the display name meets their needs.
Deleting your old account
If you create a new account and want to remove your old one, you can request account deletion through Spotify's website. Log into the account you want to delete, go to "Account," scroll down to "Delete Account," and follow the prompts. Spotify will ask you to confirm the deletion.
Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Once deleted, you cannot recover your playlists, saved songs, or any other data from that account. The username also becomes available for someone else to use after a waiting period.
If you are not sure whether you want to delete the old account, you can straightforward stop using it and leave it inactive. There is no penalty for having multiple Spotify accounts, though you can only use one at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Spotify support change my username for me?
No. Spotify support cannot change usernames under any circumstances. The username is a permanent part of your account structure and cannot be modified by customer service or by any other means besides creating a new account.
If I create a new account, can I transfer my playlists?
Not automatically. You would need to manually recreate playlists on the new account or use a third-party tool designed to copy playlists between accounts. Spotify itself does not offer a built-in transfer feature for this purpose.
Will my friends know I created a new account?
Only if you tell them or they notice your old account stopped being active. Spotify does not notify your followers when you create a new account. You will need to share your new profile link with people you want to stay connected with.
How long does it take for a deleted username to become available again?
Spotify does not publish a specific timeframe, but deleted usernames typically become available for reuse after several weeks or months. If you delete an account and want to use that username again, you may need to wait before attempting to sign up with it.
Can I have two Spotify accounts at the same time?
Yes, you can create and maintain multiple Spotify accounts. However, you can only stream music on one account at a time. If you log into a different account on the same device, it will log you out of the previous one.