You cannot change your Spotify username directly through the app or website

Spotify does not offer a built-in feature to edit your username after you create it. Your username is locked in when you first set up your account, whether you signed up with an email address, Facebook, or Apple ID. If you want a different username, you have two real options: delete your current account and create a new one, or contact Spotify Support to request a manual change.

The manual change is slower but preserves your account history, playlists, and followers. The deletion-and-restart route is faster but means losing everything tied to that account.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify usernames cannot be edited through the app, website, or account settings once your account is created.
  • You can request a username change by contacting Spotify Support through the help center, though response time varies and approval is not may provide.
  • If you delete your account to start over with a new username, you lose all playlists, followers, and listening history permanently after 30 days.
  • A new account with a fresh username starts with zero followers and no saved music, even if you use the same email address.

How to request a username change through Spotify Support

Open the Spotify Help Center at support.spotify.com and sign in with your account. Click "Contact Us" at the bottom of the page. Select "Account and Login" from the category menu, then choose "Username" as your issue type. In the message box, explain that you want to change your username and type the new username you would like.

Spotify Support will respond within a few business days, usually to your registered email address. They may ask you to confirm your identity or explain why you want the change. There is no may provide they will approve the request — Spotify reserves the right to deny changes if the new username violates their terms or is already taken by another account.

Keep in mind that Spotify Support handles thousands of requests daily, so response times can stretch to a week or longer during busy periods. If you need the change urgently, this route may not work for you.

Starting fresh with a new account and username

If you want a new username without waiting for Support, you can delete your current account and create a new one. Go to your account settings, scroll to the bottom, and click "Delete Account." Spotify will ask you to confirm — once you do, your account enters a 30-day grace period. During those 30 days, you can still reactivate it by logging in. After 30 days, the account and everything on it (playlists, followers, saved songs, listening history) is permanently gone.

After the 30-day window closes, you can sign up for a new Spotify account using the same email address or a different one. Choose your new username during the signup process. Your new account will have zero followers and no saved music, even if you use the same email — there is no way to transfer playlists or history between accounts.

What happens to your playlists and followers if you delete your account

Any public playlists you created will disappear from Spotify's search and from other users' libraries. Followers you had will no longer see your profile or be able to follow your new account unless you tell them your new username. Collaborative playlists you shared with friends will lose your contributions, though the playlist itself may remain if other people created it.

Saved songs, liked tracks, and your listening history cannot be exported or moved to a new account. If you have a Spotify Wrapped or year-end summary you want to keep, take a screenshot before you delete the account.

How to avoid username problems when you first sign up

When you create a Spotify account, you will be asked to choose a username. This is the name that appears on your profile and in playlists you share. Take a moment to choose something you are comfortable with long-term, because changing it later requires either contacting Support or starting over. Avoid usernames with personal information like your full name, birth year, or phone number — these are harder to change if your privacy preferences shift.

If you sign up through Facebook or Apple ID, Spotify will suggest a username based on your name in that service, but you can edit it before confirming. Check the preview to make sure it looks the way you want it.

Why Spotify locks usernames and does not allow self-service changes

Spotify treats usernames as part of your account identity, similar to how a username works on Twitter or Reddit. Once it is public and other people follow you or share playlists with you, changing it could break those connections or confuse your followers. Locking the username also prevents abuse — if usernames could be changed freely, someone could impersonate another user, then switch to a different name to avoid consequences.

This design choice frustrates users who want to rebrand or clean up an old username, but it is a deliberate trade-off Spotify makes to protect account security and social connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my display name instead of my username?

Yes. Your display name (the name shown on your profile) is different from your username (the handle in your profile URL). You can change your display name anytime in account settings under "Profile." This does not change your username, but it does change what people see when they visit your profile.

What if my desired username is already taken?

You cannot use a username that another active account has claimed. If the username you want is taken, you will need to choose a different one or wait to see if that account is deleted (which would free up the username after 30 days). Spotify does not hold usernames for inactive accounts indefinitely.

Will Spotify Support definitely change my username if I ask?

No. Spotify Support may deny your request if the new username violates their terms, is already taken, or for other reasons they do not disclose. There is no way to know in advance whether they will approve. Some users report approval within days; others report denial without explanation.

If I delete my account, can I use the same username on a new account?

Yes, but only after the 30-day grace period ends. During those 30 days, the old account can still be reactivated, so the username remains locked. Once 30 days pass and the account is permanently deleted, you can create a new account and claim that username.