You cannot change your Spotify username directly through the app or website
Spotify does not offer a built-in feature to change your username after you create your account. Your username is locked in when you sign up and cannot be edited through any Spotify interface — not on the desktop app, the mobile app, or the web player. If you want a different username, you will need to create a new Spotify account with the username you prefer.
This is a permanent limitation of how Spotify handles usernames. Many users discover this when they want to rebrand their profile or realize they chose a username they no longer like. The only workaround is starting fresh with a new account.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify usernames cannot be changed once your account is created, and no setting or support option will change this.
- Creating a new account with your preferred username is the only way to get a different username on Spotify.
- Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay tied to your original account and do not transfer to a new one.
- You can keep both accounts active at the same time if you want to preserve your old playlists while using a new username.
What happens to your music and playlists if you create a new account
When you create a new Spotify account, your old account's playlists, saved songs, and listening history remain on the original account. They do not automatically move to the new account. If you have playlists you want to keep, you will need to manually recreate them or copy songs over one by one.
Spotify does not have a built-in tool to transfer playlists between accounts. Some third-party websites claim to move playlists between accounts, but these tools require you to log in with your Spotify credentials, which carries security risk. The safest approach is to manually rebuild your most important playlists on your new account.
Your Spotify Wrapped history, personalized recommendations, and all your saved music stay on your original account. If you care about preserving your listening history, you may want to keep your old account active even after switching to a new username.
Steps to create a new Spotify account with a different username
Go to spotify.com and click "Sign up" in the top right corner. You will be taken to a registration page where you enter your email address, create a password, and choose your username. The username you pick here is the one that will appear on your profile and in any playlists you share with others.
Spotify usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces and special characters are not allowed. If the username you want is already taken, Spotify will tell you when ready and you can try another one. Once you complete registration and verify your email, your new account is active and ready to use.
You can log out of your old account and log into your new one on any device. Both accounts can remain active at the same time — you can switch between them by logging out and logging back in with different credentials.
How to move your most important playlists to your new account
Start by identifying which playlists matter most to you. Open each playlist on your old account, note the song titles, and recreate them on your new account by searching for each song and adding it. This is time-consuming for large playlists, so prioritize the ones you listen to most often.
For playlists with many songs, write down the playlist name and take screenshots of the song list so you have a reference while adding songs to your new account. You can also ask friends who follow your playlists to follow your new account's versions instead.
If you have collaborative playlists that friends contribute to, you will need to create a new collaborative playlist on your new account and invite the same people. Let them know you have switched accounts so they can update their follows.
Keeping your old account active while using a new username
You do not have to delete your old account when you create a new one. Both can exist at the same time, and you can switch between them whenever you want. This is useful if you want to preserve your listening history and playlists on the original account while using the new username for sharing and discovery.
straightforward log out of one account and log in with the other. Spotify will remember both sets of login credentials on your device. You can also use different devices for each account if you prefer — for example, use your phone for the new account and your computer for the old one.
The only cost to keeping both accounts is that they each count toward your Spotify usage. If you have a Spotify Family plan, both accounts can be part of the same family group, though each person in the family gets their own separate account and username.
Why Spotify does not allow username changes
Spotify locks usernames to prevent impersonation and maintain account security. Once a username is public and tied to your account, changing it could confuse people who follow you or share playlists with you. It also prevents users from taking over abandoned usernames or creating confusion about who owns a particular profile.
This design choice is common among social platforms, though some services do allow username changes after a certain period. Spotify has chosen not to offer this feature, likely because usernames are used in shareable links and playlists, and changing them would break those links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I contact Spotify support to change my username?
No. Spotify support cannot change your username for you, even if you contact them directly. This is a permanent system limitation, not a restriction that can be overridden. Your only option is to create a new account with the username you want.
Will my friends see my new account if I create one?
Your friends will not automatically see your new account. You will need to tell them your new username or send them a link to your new profile. If they follow your old account, they will continue to see your old username unless you ask them to switch to following your new account instead.
Can I delete my old account after creating a new one?
Yes, you can delete your old Spotify account through your account settings. However, once deleted, you cannot recover your playlists, saved songs, or listening history from that account. Consider keeping it active if you want to preserve your music library and history.
What if the username I want is already taken?
Try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique. For example, if "john_smith" is taken, try "john_smith_2024" or "john_smith_music". Spotify will show you when ready whether a username is available when you type it during registration.
Do I lose my Spotify Wrapped if I create a new account?
Yes. Your Spotify Wrapped is tied to your original account and its listening history. Your new account will start with zero listening history, so you will not have Wrapped data until you have listened to music on the new account for a full year.