The fastest way to change your username

Open Spotify on any device, go to your account settings, and select the option to edit your profile. Find the username field, type your new name, and save. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices and is visible to anyone who searches for you or views your profile.

You can change your username as often as you want, with no waiting period between changes. Spotify does not charge a fee. The only limit is that your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters, use only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, and cannot already be taken by another user.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username changes when ready across all devices and is visible to other users when ready.
  • You can use letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, but spaces and special characters are not allowed.
  • If your chosen username is already taken, Spotify will tell you and you can try a different one.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, saved songs, followers, or listening history.

Changing your username on the Spotify app

On your phone or tablet, open Spotify and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap "Profile" at the top of the menu. Look for the username field — it appears below your display name. Tap the pencil icon or the username itself to edit it.

Type your new username and tap the checkmark or "Save" button. If the name is already taken, Spotify will show a message saying so. Try a different combination of letters, numbers, underscores, or hyphens until you find one that is available. Once you save, the change appears on your profile right away.

Changing your username on the Spotify website

Go to spotify.com and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" or "Profile Settings." Find the username field on the page. Click the edit icon next to it or click directly on the username to make it editable.

Type your new username and click outside the field or press Enter to save. The same rules explore: 3 to 30 characters, no spaces, and no special characters except underscores and hyphens. If the name is taken, try another. Your new username will show on your profile within seconds.

What happens to your playlists and followers

Changing your username does not affect anything else on your account. Your playlists stay exactly as they are, your followers remain followers, and your saved songs and listening history do not change. People who follow you will still see your playlists and activity under your new username.

If you shared a link to your profile before the change, that link still works and points to your account under the new username. Spotify automatically redirects old profile links to your current username, so you do not need to tell people to update their bookmarks or saved links.

Usernames that will not work

Spotify rejects usernames with spaces, periods, commas, or most punctuation marks. You can use underscores and hyphens, but not other symbols. Usernames shorter than 3 characters or longer than 30 characters will not be accepted.

If you try a username that is already taken, Spotify shows a message when ready. You cannot reserve a username or put your name on a waiting list. You have to choose a different one right away. If you want a specific name badly, you can try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique — for example, "username_2" or "username-official".

Changing your display name instead

Your display name and your username are two different things. Your display name is what appears on your profile and in playlists you create — it can have spaces, capital letters, and emoji. Your username is what people type to search for you and what appears in your profile URL.

If you want to change how your name looks on your profile but keep your username the same, edit your display name instead. Go to your profile settings, find the display name field, and change it there. This does not affect your username or the URL people use to find you. Many users change their display name frequently while keeping the same username for consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Spotify does not prevent you from reusing a username you had in the past. If you changed from "jane_music" to "jane_2024" and now want "jane_music" again, you can change back to it as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify Wrapped or statistics?

No. Your listening history, saved songs, playlists, and all your statistics stay the same. Spotify Wrapped will reflect your new username when it is generated, but your data and history are not affected by the change.

What if someone else takes the username I want?

Spotify usernames are first-come, first-served. If someone else has the username you want, you cannot use it. Try adding a number, underscore, or hyphen to make it unique. There is no way to request that another user change their username.

Can I change my username on a computer but not on my phone?

No. Your username is tied to your Spotify account, not to a specific device. When you change it on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — it changes everywhere. All your devices will show your new username the next time you open Spotify.