Where to find your username settings

Your Spotify username lives in your account settings, not in the app itself. Open a web browser and go to www.spotify.com, then sign in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, click your profile icon in the top right corner — it shows your current username or a generic avatar — and select Account from the dropdown menu.

You will land on your Account Overview page. Look for the section labeled Username near the top. This is where you see your current username and where you can change it. The web version is the only place Spotify lets you edit your username; the mobile app does not have this option.

Key Takeaways

  • You must use a web browser to change your username — the Spotify app does not have a username edit option.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters, use only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot be the same as your current one.
  • Spotify does not let you change your username more than once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you submit.
  • Your username is different from your display name; changing one does not change the other.

What usernames Spotify will and will not accept

Spotify has specific rules about what characters and length your username can have. Your username must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase both work), numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, periods, or special characters like @, #, or &.

Spotify will also reject a username if someone else already has it. Usernames are unique across the entire platform, so if the name you want is taken, you will need to pick something different. The system will tell you when ready if a username is unavailable, so you can try another one right away.

One more rule: your new username cannot be the same as your old one. Even if you change it and then want to change it back later, Spotify will not let you use the exact same username again for at least 30 days.

The step-by-step process to change it

Once you are on your Account page and you see the Username section, click the Edit button next to your current username. A text field will appear where you can type your new username. Delete the old one and type in the new username you want.

As you type, Spotify will check in real time whether the username is available. If you see a green checkmark, the name is yours to use. If you see a red X or an error message, that username is taken or breaks Spotify's character rules. Keep trying different names until you find one that works.

Once you have a username with a green checkmark, click the Save button. Spotify will confirm the change, and your new username takes effect when ready. Your profile will now display the new username to anyone who visits it.

Why you might not be able to change it right now

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username, the most common reason is the 30-day rule. Spotify only lets you change your username once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, you will have to wait until that 30-day window closes before you can change it again. The system will tell you the exact date you can change it next.

Another reason the change might fail is if you are not signed into the account that owns the username. If you have multiple Spotify accounts, make sure you are logged into the correct one. Sign out completely and sign back in with the email address associated with the account you want to edit.

Username versus display name — which one changes

Spotify has two separate name fields: your username and your display name. Your username is what you change in the Account settings and what appears in your profile URL — for example, spotify.com/user/yourname. Your display name is what shows up next to your profile picture when you share playlists or follow friends.

When you change your username, your display name stays the same unless you change it separately. To edit your display name, go back to your Account page and look for the Profile section. You can change your display name as often as you want with no waiting period, and it can include spaces and special characters that usernames cannot.

What happens to your playlists and followers after the change

Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, or listening history. All of your saved songs, playlists you created, and people who follow you stay exactly as they were. Your followers will still see you in their follow list, and your playlists will still be yours.

However, if you shared a link to your profile before the change, that old link will no longer work. The link contains your old username, and Spotify does not automatically redirect old profile links to the new username. If you want people to find your profile after the change, you will need to share your new profile link with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the Spotify app?

No. Spotify only lets you change your username through the web version at www.spotify.com. Open a browser, sign in, click your profile icon, select Account, and look for the Username section. The mobile app does not have this feature.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Try a different variation. You can add numbers, hyphens, or underscores to make it unique — for example, yourname1, your-name, or your_name. Spotify will show you in real time whether a username is available as you type it.

How long do I have to wait before changing my username again?

You must wait 30 days from the date you last changed it. Spotify will show you the exact date you can change it next if you try to change it before the window closes. This rule applies even if you want to change it back to your old username.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes, they can still find you by searching your display name or by looking in their followers list. However, if they have a saved link to your old profile, that link will not work. Share your new profile link with them if you want them to visit your updated profile page.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?

No. Usernames can only contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces, periods, and symbols like @, #, or & are not allowed. If you want a display name with spaces, change that separately — display names have fewer restrictions.