Where to find and change your username in Spotify

Your Spotify username is the text that appears in your profile URL — the web address people use to find you. You change it through your account settings, not through the app itself. Open a web browser, go to www.spotify.com, and sign in with your email and password.

Once you are signed in, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page. Look for the section labeled Username — it will show your current username and a button to edit it.

Click the edit button next to your username. A text field will appear where you can type a new one. Spotify will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or if it contains characters that are not allowed. Usernames can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters like hyphens or periods.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username through the web version of Spotify at www.spotify.com, not through the mobile app.
  • Your username becomes part of your profile link, which is the URL people use to find and follow you.
  • Usernames can contain letters, numbers, and underscores only — no spaces, hyphens, or special characters.
  • Once you save a new username, your old profile link stops working and people who had it bookmarked will see an error.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want, but Spotify enforces a waiting period between changes on some accounts.

What happens to your old profile link

When you change your username, your old profile link becomes inactive. Anyone who tries to visit the old URL will see an error or be redirected to your new profile — Spotify does not keep the old link working. This means if you shared your profile link on social media or a website, you will need to update those links to the new one.

Your followers are not affected. People who follow you will still see you in their following list and will receive notifications about your activity. The change only breaks the direct link to your profile, not the connection between you and your followers.

Finding your new profile link after the change

After you save your new username, go back to your profile page to find your updated link. Click your profile icon in the top right and select Profile. Your new username will appear at the top of the page. The URL in your browser's address bar is your new profile link — it will look like open.spotify.com/user/yournewusername.

You can copy this link and share it anywhere you want people to find your profile. Right-click the address bar, select Copy, and paste it into messages, social media, or websites. This is the link people will use to follow you or see what you are listening to.

Restrictions and waiting periods

Spotify does not publicly state how often you can change your username, but some accounts experience a waiting period between changes — typically a few weeks. If you try to change your username and see a message saying you must wait, you will need to come back later. There is no way to bypass this waiting period.

Usernames that are already taken cannot be used, even if the account that owns them is inactive. If the username you want is taken, you will see a message saying so. You can try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique — for example, username_1 or username123.

Changing your display name instead

If you want to change how your name appears on your profile but do not want to change your username, you can edit your display name separately. On your account page, look for the Profile section and click Edit profile. Here you can change your display name to anything you want — it does not have to be unique, and it can include spaces and special characters.

Your display name is what people see when they visit your profile or look at your activity. Your username is the technical part that forms your profile link. You can have a display name like "Sarah's Music" while your username is something like sarah_music_1.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you cannot find the username edit button, make sure you are on the web version of Spotify, not the app. The mobile app does not have this feature. Also check that you are signed into the correct account — if you have multiple Spotify accounts, you may be looking at the wrong one.

If you see an error message when you try to save a new username, the most common reasons are that the name is already taken, it contains characters Spotify does not allow, or your account has a waiting period in effect. Try a different username with numbers or underscores added. If the error persists, sign out completely, close your browser, and try again in a fresh browser window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the Spotify app?

No, you must use 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 happens if someone has my old username bookmarked?

The old link will not work anymore. They will see an error or be redirected to your new profile if Spotify has set up forwarding. It is best to share your new profile link with people who need it.

Can I use spaces or hyphens in my username?

No, Spotify usernames can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and other special characters are not allowed. Use underscores to separate words instead.

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

The change is when ready on your profile page and in your account settings. It may take a few minutes to update across Spotify's systems, but you can start sharing your new profile link right away.

Do my followers get notified when I change my username?

No, your followers are not notified about username changes. They will still see you in their following list and will continue to receive notifications about your activity as normal.