The quickest way to change your Spotify username

You change your Spotify username through the account settings on Spotify's website — not in the app. Go to www.spotify.com, sign in, click your profile icon in the top right, select Account, then find the Username field under the profile section. Type your new username and click Save. The change takes effect when ready.

The mobile app does not have a username-change option, which is why many people get stuck looking for it there. You must use a web browser on a computer or phone to make this change. If you are on a phone, you can open Spotify's website in your phone's browser and follow the same steps.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only change your username through Spotify's website at www.spotify.com, not through the mobile app.
  • Your new username takes effect right away and is visible to anyone who searches for your profile.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores only.
  • If your chosen username is already taken, Spotify will tell you when ready and you will need to pick a different one.

Step-by-step: changing your username on desktop

Open a web browser and go to www.spotify.com. If you are not already signed in, click Log In in the top right corner and enter your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon — it is a small circle or image in the top right corner of the page.

Click that profile icon and a dropdown menu will appear. Select Account from the menu. You will be taken to your account settings page. Scroll down until you see the Profile section. Under that section, you will see a field labeled Username with your current username already filled in.

Click inside the username field and delete your current username. Type your new username — remember it must be between 3 and 30 characters and can only use letters, numbers, and underscores. Once you have typed the new username, click the Save button. If the username is available, it will save when ready. If it is already taken, Spotify will show you an error message and you will need to choose a different one.

Changing your username on a phone browser

The steps are the same on a phone, but the layout looks slightly different. Open your phone's web browser — Safari on iPhone or Chrome on Android — and go to www.spotify.com. Sign in with your email and password if you are not already logged in.

Tap your profile icon in the top right corner. On a phone screen, this icon may be smaller or harder to spot. Tap Account from the menu that appears. Scroll down to find the Profile section and the Username field. Tap the field, clear your old username, type your new one, and tap Save. The change will take effect when ready, just as it does on desktop.

What usernames Spotify will and will not accept

Spotify has specific rules about what characters and length your username can be. Your username must be at least 3 characters long and no more than 30 characters. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, hyphens, periods, or any special characters like @, #, or $.

If you try to use a character Spotify does not allow, the save button will not work and you will see an error message telling you which characters are not permitted. If the username you want is already taken by another Spotify user, you will also see an error message. There is no way to reserve a username or get on a waiting list — you straightforward need to choose a different one.

Your username versus your display name

Spotify has two separate name fields that confuse many people. Your username is what you use to log in and what appears in your profile URL — for example, spotify.com/user/yourname. Your display name is what shows up to other users when they look at your profile or see your playlists. You can change your display name much more easily than your username.

To change your display name, go to the same Account page and look for the Profile section. You will see a field labeled Display Name separate from the username field. You can change your display name as often as you want, and it takes effect when ready. Many people change their display name frequently while keeping their username the same, since the username is harder to change.

What happens after you change your username

Once you save your new username, it becomes active right away. Your old username cannot be used to find your profile anymore — only your new username will work. If you shared your old profile link with friends, that link will no longer work. You will need to share your new profile link, which you can find by clicking your profile icon and selecting Share Profile.

Any playlists you created or shared before the change will still be there and will still be associated with your account. Your followers will still follow you — they do not need to re-follow you or do anything on their end. The change is seamless for everyone except that your old username is now available for someone else to claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for other users to claim. If you want to use that old username again, you would need to check if it is still available and change to it. There is no automatic way to reclaim a previous username if someone else has taken it in the meantime.

Why can't I find the username option in the Spotify app?

Spotify's mobile app does not include the username-change feature. You must use the website at www.spotify.com on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — to change your username. This is a limitation of the app, not a setting you can unlock.

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?

Your new username is active when ready after you click save. It will show on your profile right away and will be searchable by other users within seconds. There is no waiting period or delay.

What if I forgot my current username?

Your username is shown on your account settings page once you log in. If you cannot remember your password, click Forgot your password? on the Spotify login page and follow the steps to reset it. Once you are logged in, you can see your current username on the Account page.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my username?

No. Spotify only allows letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_) in usernames. Any other characters, including spaces, hyphens, periods, and symbols, will cause an error when you try to save.