The quickest way to change your username

Open Spotify on any device, go to your account settings, and change your username in the profile section. The change takes effect when ready, and your old username becomes available for someone else to claim within a few minutes. You do not need to create a new account or lose your playlists, saved songs, or listening history.

The process is the same whether you use the desktop app, mobile app, or web player. Your username is separate from your email address — changing one does not affect the other, and you can keep using the same email to log in.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username once every 30 days, and the change shows up when ready across all your devices.
  • Your old username becomes available for others to use within minutes, so choose carefully if you plan to switch back later.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, or saved music — everything stays with your account.
  • If you cannot find the username field in settings, you may be using a Facebook or Apple login, which requires a different process.

Step-by-step on desktop or web

Log into Spotify on your computer or at spotify.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. You will see your current username displayed on the page.

Click the "Edit profile" button. Find the username field and type your new username. Spotify will tell you when ready if the name is already taken — if it is, try a variation. Click "Save" when you are done. The change takes effect right away.

Step-by-step on mobile

Open the Spotify app on your phone. Tap the home icon at the bottom, then tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Profile" from the menu.

Tap "Edit profile" at the top of the screen. Change the username field and tap "Save." The app will confirm the change when ready. You may need to restart the app to see the new username everywhere, but the change is already active on Spotify's servers.

What happens to your old username

Your old username becomes available for someone else to use within a few minutes. If you think you might want to switch back to it later, write it down before you change it. You cannot reserve a username or put it on hold — once it is released, anyone can claim it.

Your profile URL will change to match your new username. Any links to your old profile URL will stop working. If you have shared your profile link with friends or on social media, you will need to update those links manually.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Spotify limits you to one username change every 30 days. This rule applies whether you change it yourself or request a change through customer support. If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change, Spotify will show an error message telling you when you can change it again.

The 30-day timer starts from the moment your previous change took effect, not from when you clicked save. If you made a mistake and want to change your username back when ready, you will have to wait the full 30 days.

If you logged in with Facebook or Apple

If you signed up for Spotify using your Facebook account or Apple ID, you may not see a username field in your profile settings. Spotify uses your Facebook name or Apple name instead. To create a separate Spotify username, go to your account settings and look for an option to "Set a username" or "Create a username."

Once you create a Spotify username, you can change it using the same steps as above. From that point forward, you can log in with either your email address or your original Facebook or Apple account — the username is just for your public profile.

What does not change when you change your username

Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay with your account. Friends who follow you will still see your playlists and activity — they will just see your new username next to them. Your email address and password remain the same, so you log in the same way.

Any collaborative playlists you created or joined stay linked to your account under your new username. Spotify does not send notifications to your followers when you change your username, so they may not notice unless they visit your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. Your old username becomes available when ready after you change it, so someone else may have taken it. You can try to change back to it, but if it is taken, you will need to choose something different. You still have to wait 30 days between changes.

What if my desired username is already taken?

Try adding numbers, underscores, or periods to make it unique. Spotify shows you right away whether a name is available, so you can experiment until you find something that works. There is no limit to how many times you can try different names before you save.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify Wrapped or stats?

No. Your listening history, top songs, and Spotify Wrapped are all tied to your account, not your username. They will display under your new username, but the data itself does not change.

Can I change my username if I have a free account?

Yes. Username changes work the same way for free and premium accounts. The 30-day waiting period applies to both.

What if I forgot my current username?

Go to your profile page and look at the top — your current username is displayed there. If you are logged in, you can also see it in your account settings under the profile section.