You can change your Spotify username directly in the app or on the web, but the process depends on what kind of account you have

Spotify lets you change your username once every 30 days. The steps are straightforward if you use Spotify's own login (email and password), but if you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or Google, you'll need to take a different route. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices and in any playlists you've shared.

Your username is what other people see when they look at your profile or when you share a playlist. It's separate from your display name — you can change your display name as often as you want, but the username has the 30-day limit. If you've never set a username, Spotify may have assigned you one automatically when you created your account.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username once every 30 days through your account settings on the web or in the app.
  • If you signed up with Facebook, Apple, or Google instead of an email address, you'll need to set a password first before you can change your username.
  • The new username takes effect right away on all your devices and in any shared playlists.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.
  • If someone else has already taken the username you want, Spotify will tell you and you'll need to pick a different one.

Changing your username on the Spotify web player

Go to www.spotify.com and log in with your email and password. 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. Click the Edit button next to it. Type your new username — it must be between 3 and 30 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Spotify will tell you when ready if the username is already taken. Once you've entered a username that's available, click Save.

The change is live as soon as you save it. You don't need to log out or restart anything. If you're logged into Spotify on your phone or other devices, they'll sync the change within a few minutes.

Changing your username in the Spotify app

Open Spotify on your phone or tablet and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Tap Settings and privacy, then scroll down and tap Account.

Look for Username and tap the pencil icon next to it. Enter your new username using the same rules: 3 to 30 characters, letters, numbers, and underscores only. If the name is available, tap Save or Confirm (the button label varies by device). The change takes effect when ready.

What to do if you signed up with Facebook, Apple, or Google

If your Spotify account is linked to Facebook, Apple ID, or Google, you won't see a username field in your account settings. Spotify requires you to set a password first before you can create a username. Go to the Account page on the web (the steps are the same as above), and look for a section called Password. Click Set a password and follow the prompts to create one.

Once you've set a password, the username field will appear in your account settings. You can then change it using the same steps as anyone else. After you set a password, you can log in with either your email and password or your linked social account — Spotify will accept both.

Rules for choosing a new username

Spotify usernames are case-insensitive, so "JohnDoe" and "johndoe" are treated as the same username. You can use uppercase letters when you type, but Spotify will display it however you entered it. Spaces and most special characters (like hyphens, periods, or @ symbols) are not allowed — only letters, numbers, and underscores work.

If you try a username and Spotify says it's taken, you'll need to pick something else. There's no waitlist or way to reserve a username. If you want a specific name badly, you can try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique — for example, "john_doe_1" instead of "john_doe".

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you can't change it again for 30 days. Spotify counts from the date you made the change, not from the calendar month. If you change your username on March 15, you can change it again on April 14 at the earliest.

This limit applies even if you change it back to your old username. If you realize you made a mistake right after changing it, you'll have to wait the full 30 days before you can fix it. Choose carefully before you hit save.

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

When you change your username, anyone who has your profile link will still be able to find you. Spotify updates the link automatically. Any playlists you've shared with others will still show your new username as the creator. People who follow you will see the new username the next time they check their following list.

Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after you change it. If you change your mind later, you won't be able to get it back unless it hasn't been taken yet — and even then, you'd have to wait 30 days to change back to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my display name instead of my username?

Yes. Your display name is different from your username and can be changed as often as you want. Go to your Account settings and look for Profile or Display name. This is what appears on your profile and in playlists, but it's not the same as your username, which is what people use to search for you or see in your profile link.

What if I forgot my password and signed up with Facebook or Google?

You can still log in using your Facebook or Google account. To set a password so you can create a username, go to your Account page on the web and click Set a password. Spotify will send you an email to confirm. After that, you can log in with either method.

Can I use special characters like hyphens or periods in my username?

No. Spotify only allows letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). Spaces, hyphens, periods, and other special characters will cause an error. If you want to separate words, use an underscore instead — for example, "john_doe" instead of "john-doe".

Will changing my username affect my saved songs or playlists?

No. Your saved songs, playlists, and listening history stay exactly the same. Only your username changes. Anyone who follows you or has your profile link will see the new username, but all your content remains yours.

What if the username I want is taken?

Try a variation with numbers or underscores added. For example, if "jane_music" is taken, try "jane_music_1" or "jane_music_official". Spotify will tell you right away if a name is available, so you can experiment until you find one you like.