Spotify lets you change your username once every 30 days

You can change your Spotify username through the app on your phone, the desktop app, or the web player at spotify.com. The process takes about two minutes. Spotify enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes, so you cannot change it again until 30 days have passed since your last change.

Your username is different from your display name. The username is what appears in your profile URL and what other people see when they search for you. The display name is what shows up next to your playlists and activity. You can change your display name as often as you want, but the username has the 30-day limit.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username once every 30 days through the app, desktop client, or web player.
  • Your username and display name are separate — only the username has the 30-day restriction.
  • New usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores.
  • If your desired username is taken, Spotify will tell you when ready and you can try a different one.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, or saved music.

How to change your username on the Spotify app

Open Spotify and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap "Profile" at the top of the menu. Tap "Edit profile" and then tap the username field. Delete your current username and type in the new one you want.

Spotify will check in real time whether the username is available. If it is taken, you will see a message saying the username is not available. Try a different combination. Once you find one that works, tap the checkmark or "Save" button to confirm the change. The new username takes effect when ready.

How to change your username on the desktop app

Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. Click "Edit profile" on your profile page. Click in the username field, clear the current text, and type your new username.

As you type, Spotify checks whether the name is available. If you see a red error message, that username is taken. Try another one. When you find an available username, click outside the field or press Enter to save the change. The update happens right away.

How to change your username on the web player

Go to spotify.com and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Profile." Click the "Edit profile" button. Click in the username field and replace your current username with a new one.

Spotify will show you whether the username is available as you type. If the name is taken, try a different one. Once you have chosen an available username, click outside the field to save. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices.

Rules for choosing a new username

Spotify usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $.

Usernames are case-insensitive, meaning "JohnSmith" and "johnsmith" are treated as the same username. If someone already has "johnsmith," you cannot use "JohnSmith" even with different capitalization. Spotify will tell you the username is taken if you try.

What happens when you change your username

Your profile URL changes to reflect your new username. If someone had bookmarked or shared your old profile link, that link will no longer work. Your new profile URL will be spotify.com/user/[yournewusername].

Your playlists, followers, and saved music all stay the same. People who follow you will continue to follow you under your new username. Your listening history and all your saved songs remain unchanged. The only thing that updates is how people find and see you in search results.

What to do if you cannot change your username

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username yet, you are within the 30-day waiting period since your last change. Spotify will tell you the exact date when you can change it again. You will have to wait until that date passes.

If you are having trouble accessing the edit profile page, try logging out and logging back in. If you are using the app, try closing it completely and reopening it. If the problem continues, try changing your username through the web player at spotify.com instead, which sometimes works when the app does not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed since you changed away from it. If you changed from "oldname" to "newname" today, you cannot use "oldname" again until 30 days from now. After that period, "oldname" becomes available for you to use again.

What if someone took my old username after I changed it?

If another user claimed your old username after you changed yours, you cannot use it again unless that person changes their username or deletes their account. You will have to choose a different username instead.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify subscription or payment?

No. Your subscription, payment method, and billing information are tied to your email address and account, not your username. Changing your username does not affect your subscription status or any charges.

Can I change my username if I use Spotify with Facebook or Apple ID?

Yes. Even if you log in through Facebook or Apple ID, you still have a Spotify username that you can change. The process is the same whether you use email login or a social login method.

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

Your new username takes effect when ready in your profile and in search results. If you are logged into Spotify on multiple devices, you may need to refresh the page or close and reopen the app to see the change reflected everywhere, but the change itself is when ready.