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

Spotify lets you change the username on your account, but with a built-in waiting period. Once you change it, you have to wait 30 days before you can change it again. This applies whether you use Spotify Free or Spotify Premium — the rule is the same for all accounts.

The change takes effect when ready after you confirm it. Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after a short delay, and your profile URL updates right away. Friends who follow you will still see your profile, but the username they see will be the new one.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username through the account settings on the web or in the mobile app, but the desktop app does not have this option.
  • The 30-day waiting period starts from the moment you confirm the change, so plan ahead if you want to switch usernames multiple times.
  • Your old username becomes available for others to use after you change it, so you cannot reclaim it later.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, saved songs, followers, or listening history — everything stays attached to your account.

How to change your username on the web

Open Spotify in a web browser and log in to your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page.

Look for the "Edit profile" button and click it. You will see a field labeled "Username" with your current name. Delete the old username and type in the new one you want. Spotify will tell you right away if the name is already taken or if it breaks their username rules — usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores.

Once you have entered a username that works, click "Save" at the bottom of the page. Spotify will ask you to confirm the change. After you confirm, the new username is live when ready, and the 30-day timer begins.

How to change your username in the mobile app

Open Spotify on your phone and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap "Profile" to open your profile page. At the top, you will see an "Edit profile" button — tap it.

The username field works the same way as on the web. Type in your new username, and Spotify will check it in real time. Once you have a valid name, tap the checkmark or "Save" button to confirm. The change takes effect when ready on all your devices.

If you use an Android phone, the steps are identical. If you use an iPhone, the layout is the same but the button locations may vary slightly depending on your iOS version.

What you cannot change about your Spotify account

Your Spotify username is different from your display name. The display name is what appears on your profile and in playlists you create — you can change that as often as you want with no waiting period. The username is the unique identifier in your profile URL, and that is what has the 30-day rule.

You cannot change the email address associated with your account through the username settings. If you need a new email, you have to go to the main account settings page and update it there. You also cannot change your username if your account is linked to Facebook or Apple ID — those accounts use your name from that service instead.

What happens to your playlists and followers when you change your username

Changing your username does not touch any of your data. Your playlists stay exactly where they are, your followers stay following you, and your saved songs and listening history remain unchanged. Anyone who has you in their followers list will still see your profile — the only thing that changes is the name they see.

If you have shared a link to your profile with someone, that link will still work after you change your username. Spotify redirects old profile URLs to your new one, so people do not lose access.

The 30-day waiting period explained

The 30 days starts the moment you confirm your username change. You cannot change it again until that 30 days has passed. If you change your username on day one and then want to change it again on day 20, Spotify will not let you — you have to wait until day 31.

The timer resets each time you make a change. If you change your username, wait 30 days, change it again, and then change your mind, you have to wait another 30 days from that second change. There is no way to speed this up or request an exception.

Troubleshooting username changes that do not work

If Spotify says your username is taken, try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique. Usernames are case-insensitive, so "JamesRodriguez" and "jamesrodriguez" are treated as the same name. If you see an error message about invalid characters, remember that only letters, numbers, and underscores are allowed — spaces, hyphens, and special characters will not work.

If the "Save" button does not respond, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in. If you are on the mobile app and nothing happens when you tap save, close the app completely and reopen it. Sometimes the app needs to reload to process the change.

If you are still within your 30-day waiting period from a previous change, Spotify will show a message telling you when you can change your username again. You cannot work around this — you have to wait the full 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once?

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days between changes. Each time you change your username, the 30-day timer restarts. There is no limit to how many times you can change it overall, as long as you respect the waiting period.

What if someone takes my old username after I change it?

Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for anyone else to claim. Spotify does not hold it for you or let you reclaim it later. If you think you might want to go back to an old username, wait before changing to something new.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify Wrapped or listening stats?

No. Your listening history, saved songs, playlists, and all your Spotify data stay attached to your account. Spotify Wrapped will still show your year in review even after you change your username.

Can I change my username if my account is linked to Facebook?

No. If you signed up with Facebook or linked your account to Facebook, your username comes from your Facebook profile and cannot be changed through Spotify. You would need to unlink your Facebook account first, which may require you to set a password for your Spotify account.

Why does Spotify make me wait 30 days between username changes?

The waiting period prevents spam and abuse. It also gives the system time to update your username across all Spotify services and to release your old username to other users without conflicts.