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

Spotify lets you change the username on your account, but the platform enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes. This means if you changed your username last week, you cannot change it again until 30 days have passed from that date. The change takes effect when ready once you submit it, and your old username becomes available for someone else to claim.

The process itself takes about two minutes. You do it through your account settings on Spotify's website — not through the mobile app. If you have already hit your 30-day limit, you will see a message telling you exactly when you can change it again.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only change your Spotify username once every 30 days, and the system will tell you the exact date you can change it again if you have recently made a change.
  • Username changes happen through the Spotify website account settings, not the mobile app, and take effect when ready.
  • Your old username becomes available for others to use as soon as you change it, so choose your new one before you submit.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, or saved music — those stay attached to your account.
  • If you cannot remember your current username, you can find it in your account settings under "Profile" or by looking at your public profile link.

How to change your username step by step

Go to www.spotify.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, look for the section labeled Username — this is usually near the top, below your email address.

Click the Change button next to your current username. Type your new username into the text field. Spotify will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or if it contains characters that are not allowed. Once you have entered a username that is available, click Save. The change is complete.

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username yet, note the date shown. You will need to wait until that date passes before you can make another change.

What happens to your account when you change your username

Your playlists, followers, saved songs, and listening history all stay exactly as they are. The change only affects the name people see when they visit your profile or search for you. If you have shared playlists with others using your profile link, that link will still work — Spotify keeps it active even after you change your username.

However, if someone else claims your old username after you change it, they will not have access to your account or any of your data. They will straightforward have a new account with that username. Your old profile link will no longer work, so if you have shared it in places like social media or email, you may want to update those links to your new profile URL.

Why Spotify limits username changes to once per 30 days

The 30-day rule exists to prevent abuse and reduce confusion. Without it, people could change usernames constantly, making it hard for friends to find them or creating situations where someone could impersonate another user by rapidly cycling through names. The waiting period also protects usernames from being hoarded — if someone changes their username every few days, they would lock up multiple names that other people want to use.

This is a Spotify policy that applies to all users worldwide, regardless of whether you use a free or paid account. There is no way to bypass the 30-day waiting period, even if you contact Spotify support.

What you cannot do with your Spotify username

You cannot change your username through the Spotify mobile app — the option only appears on the website. You also cannot change the email address associated with your account through the same settings page; that requires a separate process. If you want to change your email, you will need to go to the Email section in your Account settings and follow those instructions.

You cannot reserve a username in advance or hold multiple usernames on one account. Each Spotify account has exactly one username, and you can only change it once per month.

Finding your username if you have forgotten it

Your username appears in your Account settings under the Profile section on the Spotify website. You can also find it by clicking your profile icon and selecting View Profile — your username will be displayed at the top of your public profile page. If you have shared your profile with others, they can see your username on your public profile as well.

Your username is different from your display name. The display name is what appears next to your activity in playlists and on your profile, and you can change that as often as you want. Your username is the unique identifier Spotify uses for your account.

Username rules and what characters are allowed

Spotify usernames must be between 1 and 30 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like hyphens or periods, or emoji. Spotify will reject a username if it contains profanity or violates their terms of service.

Usernames are not case-sensitive, meaning "JohnDoe" and "johndoe" are treated as the same username. If someone already has "johndoe", you cannot create "JohnDoe" as a different account. When you type your new username, Spotify will when ready tell you whether it is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the Spotify app?

No. The username change option only appears on the Spotify website at www.spotify.com. Open your browser, sign in, go to Account settings, and look for the Username section. The mobile app does not have this feature.

What happens to my profile link when I change my username?

Your old profile link stops working. If you have shared it with friends or posted it online, you will need to update it with your new profile URL. Your playlists and followers stay with your account, but people will need the new link to find you.

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Spotify enforces a strict 30-day waiting period between changes. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed, the system will show you the exact date when you can make your next change. There is no way around this limit.

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

No. Your listening history, saved playlists, followers, and all other account data remain unchanged. Only the name displayed on your profile is different.

What if someone takes the username I just changed from?

Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for anyone to claim. If someone else takes it, they will have a new account with that username — they will not have access to your old account or any of your data. Your account and all your content stay with your new username.