You can change your Spotify username through your account settings on any device

Your Spotify username is the name that appears on your profile and in playlists you share. You can change it once every 30 days through the Spotify app or website. The process takes about two minutes and doesn't affect your password, email, or saved music.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're on a phone, computer, or the web player, but the setting is in the same place: your account settings under "Profile".

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the change takes effect when ready across all devices.
  • The username change option is in your account settings under "Profile" on the app or website.
  • Your new username must be between 1 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  • Changing your username does not change your password, email address, or any of your saved playlists and music.

How to change your username on the Spotify app

Open Spotify and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. On iPhone it's in the lower right; on Android it's also in the bottom right. Tap "Profile" from the menu that appears.

Look for the edit icon (a pencil) next to your current username at the top of the profile screen. Tap it. The username field will become editable. Delete your current name and type your new one. Tap "Save" or the checkmark button to confirm the change.

The app will tell you if the username is already taken or doesn't meet Spotify's rules. If it does, try a different one. Once you save, the change appears on your profile right away.

How to change 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" from the dropdown menu. This opens your account overview page.

Click "Edit profile" near the top of the page. Find the username field and click on it to edit. Type your new username and click "Save" at the bottom of the form. Spotify will confirm the change when ready.

If you see an error message, the username may already be taken or contain characters Spotify doesn't allow. Usernames can only use letters, numbers, and underscores, and must be 1 to 30 characters long.

What happens when you change your username

Your new username appears on your profile, in any playlists you've shared, and next to any comments you make on songs or playlists. People who follow you will see the new name the next time they check your profile. Any links to your old profile still work and redirect to your new one.

Your saved songs, playlists, and followers do not change. Your password and email address stay the same. If you use Spotify on multiple devices, the new username syncs across all of them within a few minutes.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Spotify limits username changes to once every 30 days. If you try to change it again before 30 days have passed, you'll see a message telling you when you can change it next. The 30 days starts from the date you made your last change, not from the calendar month.

This limit exists to prevent spam and keep usernames stable so people can find each other. If you made a mistake, you'll need to wait until the 30 days are up before you can fix it.

Usernames that won't work

Spotify rejects usernames that are already taken by another user. It also rejects usernames that contain spaces, special characters (except underscores), or profanity. The username must be between 1 and 30 characters.

If you see an error when you try to save, read the message carefully — it will tell you what's wrong. Usually it means the name is taken or contains a character that isn't allowed. Try removing spaces, replacing them with underscores, or shortening the name.

If you can't find the edit option

Make sure you're logged into your own account, not a family member's or a shared account. The edit option only appears on your own profile. If you're on a family plan, each person has their own profile and can change their own username independently.

If you're using an older version of the Spotify app, update it from your phone's app store. The profile editing feature works the same way across current versions of iOS and Android. On the web, make sure you're using a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed since your last change. You can reuse an old username as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took it, you'll need to choose a different name.

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

No. Your listening history, saved songs, playlists, and Spotify Wrapped all stay the same. Only the name displayed on your profile changes. Your account data is tied to your email and password, not your username.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Spotify will show you an error message saying the username is taken. You'll need to choose a different one. Try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique, like "artistname_2" or "artistname123".

Can I change my username on a shared family account?

Each person on a family plan has their own profile with their own username. Log into your individual profile, not the family account owner's profile, and follow the steps above. You can only change your own username, not anyone else's.