You can change your Spotify username directly in the app or on the web, but only once every 30 days

Spotify lets you change the username you chose when you created your account. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way whether you use the mobile app, desktop app, or web player. After you change it, the new name appears everywhere — on your profile, in playlists you share, and in your public listening activity.

The one limit: you can change your username only once per 30 days. If you change it today, you cannot change it again for 30 days. Spotify counts this from the date you made the change, not from the calendar month.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your account settings, find the username field, and type your new name — the whole process takes under a minute.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, but no spaces or special characters.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the 30-day timer starts the moment you save the change.
  • If someone else has already taken the username you want, Spotify will tell you when ready and you will need to pick a different one.
  • Changing your username does not affect your password, email address, or any of your playlists or saved music.

How to change your username on the Spotify app

On your phone or tablet, open Spotify and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap "Profile" to open your profile page. Then tap the edit icon (it looks like a pencil) next to your username at the top of the page.

A text field will appear with your current username highlighted. Delete the old name and type your new one. Tap "Save" when you are done. Spotify will check whether the name is available and either save it or tell you that someone else is using it. If the name is taken, try a different one.

How to change your username on the web or desktop

Go to www.spotify.com and log in if you are not already signed in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the menu.

On the Account page, find the "Username" field under your profile information. Click in the field, delete your current username, and type the new one. Click "Save" or press Enter. If the name is available, Spotify saves it right away. If it is taken, you will see a message telling you to choose a different one.

Rules for your new username

Spotify usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, underscores, and hyphens. You cannot use spaces, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $.

Usernames are not case-sensitive, which means "JohnSmith" and "johnsmith" are treated as the same name. If someone already has a username, you cannot use it even if you use different uppercase and lowercase letters.

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

Your new username shows up on your public profile, in any playlists you share with others, and in your listening activity that other people can see. Friends who follow you will see your new name the next time they look at your profile.

Changing your username does not change your email address, password, or any of your saved music. Your playlists stay exactly the same, and the links to your playlists still work. Anyone who has a link to your profile or playlists can still access them after you change your username.

If you cannot change your username right now

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username, you probably changed it within the last 30 days. Spotify will tell you the date when you can change it again. Mark that date on your calendar and try again then.

If you are having trouble for a different reason — for example, the app keeps crashing when you try to edit your profile — try logging out completely and logging back in. If that does not work, try using a different device or the web player instead of the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my email address as my username?

No. Spotify usernames cannot contain the @ symbol, so you cannot use your full email address. You can use the part before the @ sign if it is between 3 and 30 characters and does not contain spaces or special characters.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Try adding a number or underscore to the end of the name. For example, if "jane_music" is taken, you could try "jane_music1" or "jane_music_". Spotify will tell you when ready whether the new name is available.

Do my friends see my old username after I change it?

No. Your old username disappears and your new one shows up everywhere. Friends who follow you will see your new username on your profile and in your activity. Old messages or screenshots that mention your old name will still show the old name, but your actual profile will display only the new one.

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Spotify enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes. The timer starts the moment you save your new username, not at the beginning of the calendar month. If you change your username on March 15, you cannot change it again until April 14.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify password?

No. Your password stays the same. You log in with your email address and password, not your username, so changing your username does not affect how you sign in to Spotify.