Change your username in account settings
Your Spotify username is the name people see when they look at your profile or when you share playlists with them. To change it, open Spotify on any device, go to your account menu (usually a gear icon or your profile picture), and select Account or Settings. Look for a section called Profile or Username — the exact label depends on whether you're on desktop, mobile, or the web player.
Click or tap Edit next to your current username. Spotify will show you what name is available and what's already taken. Type your new username — it can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but no spaces. Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters long. Once you enter a name you want, Spotify checks when ready whether it's available. If it is, save the change. The new username takes effect right away, though it may take a few minutes to show up everywhere in the app.
If the username you want is already taken, Spotify will tell you when ready. You'll need to choose something different — you can add numbers, a year, or an underscore to make it unique. There's no limit to how many times you can change your username, so you can experiment until you find one that works.
Key Takeaways
- Your username is what other people see on your profile and is separate from the email address you use to log in.
- You can change your username anytime through Account Settings, and the change takes effect when ready.
- Usernames must be 3 to 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores but not spaces.
- Your password change is separate from your username and requires your current password to confirm the new one.
- If you forget your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login screen to reset it by email.
Change your password through account settings
Your password is what you use to log into Spotify — it's different from your username and is kept private. To change it, go to your account settings the same way you would to change your username: open Spotify, find the menu with your profile picture or gear icon, and select Account or Settings.
Look for a section called Password or Security. Click Change Password. Spotify will ask you to enter your current password first — this confirms it's really you making the change. Then type your new password twice to make sure you didn't make a typo. Your new password should be something you haven't used before and something you can remember, or write it down somewhere safe.
Once you save the new password, you'll be logged out of Spotify on all your devices. You'll need to log back in with your new password on each device where you use Spotify — your phone, computer, tablet, or any other place. This is a security feature: if someone else had your old password, logging out everywhere stops them from accessing your account.
What to do if you forgot your password
If you can't remember your password and you're locked out, go to the Spotify login page and click Forgot Your Password. Enter the email address connected to your account. Spotify will send you an email with a link to reset your password — check your inbox and your spam folder, as the email sometimes gets filtered.
Click the link in the email. It will take you to a page where you can create a new password. Type it in twice, then save. You'll be able to log back in with your new password right away. The reset link usually works for a few hours, so if it expires, you can request another one by going through the Forgot Your Password process again.
Differences between username and password
Your username and password do two different jobs. Your username is public — other Spotify users see it when they look at your profile or when you share playlists. Your password is private and secret — only you should know it. You use your password to log in, and you use your username so other people can find you.
Because they do different things, you change them in different places and for different reasons. You might change your username because you want a different public identity or because you've outgrown an old one. You change your password for security — if you think someone else knows it, or if you haven't changed it in a long time, or if you used the same password somewhere else that got hacked.
Change password on mobile vs. desktop
The steps are the same whether you use the Spotify app on your phone or the desktop version, but the menu locations look slightly different. On the mobile app (iPhone or Android), tap the Home icon, then your profile picture in the top right corner. Select Settings and Privacy, then Account. Scroll down to Password and tap Change Password.
On desktop or the web player, click your profile picture in the top right, then select Account. Find the Password section and click Change Password. The process is identical after that point — you'll enter your current password, then your new one twice.
What happens after you change your password
After you change your password, Spotify logs you out everywhere. This means if you're listening on your phone, your computer, and a speaker, all three will disconnect. You'll need to log back in on each device with your new password. This takes a minute or two per device, but it's worth it for security — it makes sure that if anyone else had your old password, they can't use it anymore.
Your username change, by contrast, doesn't log you out. Other people will see your new username right away when they look at your profile or your shared playlists, but you stay logged in and keep listening without interruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username back to what it was before?
Yes. Spotify doesn't prevent you from using an old username again, as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took it, you'll need to choose something different. You can change your username as many times as you want.
What if I change my password and forget the new one right away?
Use the Forgot Your Password link on the login page. You'll get an email to reset it again. You can do this as many times as you need — there's no penalty for resetting your password multiple times.
Do I need to change my password if I only changed my username?
No. Changing your username doesn't affect your password at all. Your password stays the same unless you deliberately change it. You only need to change your password if you want to for security reasons.
Will changing my password delete my playlists or saved songs?
No. Your playlists, saved songs, and all your Spotify data stay exactly the same. Changing your password only affects how you log in — it doesn't touch any of your music or settings.
Can I use the same password for Spotify that I use for other websites?
You can, but it's not recommended. If one website gets hacked and your password is exposed, someone could use that same password to get into your Spotify account. Using a different password for each important account keeps you safer.