Yes, you can change 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, and your old username becomes available for someone else to claim. You make the change in your account settings on the Spotify website — the mobile app does not have this option.

The username is different from your display name. Your display name is what friends see next to your playlists and profile; you can change that as often as you want. Your username is the unique handle in your profile URL (the web address), and that is what has the 30-day restriction.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username once every 30 days through the website account settings, not the mobile app.
  • Your username appears in your profile URL and is different from your display name, which you can change anytime.
  • After you change your username, the old one becomes available for others to use within a few minutes.
  • If you have changed your username recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, or saved music — only the web address of your profile changes.

Where to find the username setting on the Spotify website

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.

On the left side of the page, you will see a menu with options like Overview, Edit Profile, and Preferences. Click Edit Profile. The username field is near the top of this page, usually below your email address and display name.

The steps to change your username

In the Edit Profile section, find the field labeled Username. Click inside it and clear the current username completely. Type your new username — it can be letters, numbers, and underscores, and it must be between 3 and 30 characters long.

Spotify will check in real time whether the username is available. If it is taken, you will see a red message saying the username is not available. If it is free, the message will disappear or turn green. Once you have entered a username that is available, scroll down and click the Save button at the bottom of the page.

The change takes effect when ready. Your profile URL will update to reflect the new username, and anyone trying to visit your old profile URL will see an error. If you change your mind within the 30-day window, you cannot revert to your old username — you would have to wait 30 days and hope no one else has claimed it.

What happens if you have changed your username recently

If you have already changed your username in the last 30 days, the username field will be locked. Instead of a text box, you will see your current username with a message that says something like "You can change your username again in X days." This countdown is based on the exact date and time you made your last change.

The 30-day timer runs from the moment you clicked save, not from midnight. If you changed your username on March 15 at 2:30 p.m., you can change it again on April 15 at 2:30 p.m. or later.

Why you cannot change your username on the Spotify app

The Spotify mobile app does not include the username editing feature. Spotify limits this change to the website version only, possibly to prevent accidental changes on a small screen or to reduce support requests from confused users.

If you are on your phone or tablet, you will need to open a web browser, go to spotify.com, and log in there to change your username. You cannot do it through the Spotify app itself, even if you have a newer version.

What does not change when you update your username

Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, saved songs, or listening history. Your account remains exactly the same — only the web address of your profile changes. Anyone who has followed you will still see your profile in their followers list, and your playlists will still be there.

If you have shared a link to your profile with someone, that old link will no longer work. They will get a page saying the profile does not exist. If you want people to find you, you will need to share your new profile URL or tell them your new username so they can search for you.

Choosing a username that will not need changing again

Since you can only change your username once a month, it is worth thinking about what you want before you make the change. Usernames are public and permanent (until you change them), so avoid information that might become outdated, like your age or the current year.

Keep it straightforward and something you will recognize. You do not need to match your display name — many people use a different username and display name on purpose. The username is the technical identifier; the display name is what your friends see and what you can change anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. Once you change your username, the old one becomes available when ready. If someone else takes it, you cannot get it back. You would have to wait 30 days and change to a different username.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify premium or subscription?

No. Your subscription, payment method, and account status remain exactly the same. The username change is purely cosmetic and does not touch any billing or account type information.

What if the username I want is taken?

Try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique. Spotify allows numbers and underscores in usernames. You can also check if the username is truly taken or just reserved by trying variations — sometimes a similar username is available.

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?

The change is when ready on your profile page and in your profile URL. Your followers will see the new username the next time they visit your profile. Playlists you have created will show the new username when ready.

Can I change my display name more often than my username?

Yes. Your display name has no restriction — you can change it as often as you want. The 30-day limit applies only to your username, which is the unique handle in your profile URL.