Where to find your username setting

Your Spotify username lives in your account settings, not in the app itself. On a computer, go to spotify.com, sign in, and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Account from the dropdown menu. On a phone or tablet, open the Spotify app, tap the home icon, then tap your profile icon in the top right, and select View Profile. From there, tap the three dots (on iPhone) or the gear icon (on Android) to reach settings.

Once you are in your account settings on a computer, look for the section labeled Username — it appears near the top of the page, below your display name. On mobile, you may need to scroll down to find it. The username is different from your display name: your username is what people see when they search for you or when you share a profile link, while your display name is just what shows on your own account.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you make the change.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens.
  • Changing your username does not affect your playlists, saved songs, or followers — they all stay with your account.
  • You must use a computer or the web version of Spotify to change your username; the mobile app does not have this option.

The rules for a new username

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

Usernames are permanent once you set them, so avoid anything you might regret later. Spotify does not let you change your username more than once every 30 days, which means if you make a mistake, you are stuck with it for a month. If your desired username is already taken, Spotify will tell you when ready and you will need to choose a different one.

Step-by-step: changing on a computer

Open a web browser and go to spotify.com. Sign in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. You will see your account overview page.

Scroll down until you find the Username field. Click the Edit button next to it. Type your new username in the text box that appears. Check that it follows the rules: 3 to 30 characters, letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens only. Click Save or Confirm (the button label varies). Spotify will confirm the change when ready, and your new username will be active right away.

Step-by-step: changing on mobile

Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet. Tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Select View Profile. On iPhone, tap the three horizontal dots in the top right. On Android, tap the gear icon. Select Account Settings or Settings.

Scroll down to find Username. If you see an Edit button next to it, tap it and enter your new username. However, many phones do not show the edit option in the app. If you do not see it, you will need to use a computer or go to spotify.com in your phone's web browser instead. The web version always has the username edit option.

What happens to your account after you change it

Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and all your listening history stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is the username people use to find you or the link they use to visit your profile. Anyone who was following you before the change will still be following you afterward — they do not need to re-follow you.

If you shared your old profile link with someone, that link will no longer work. Your new profile link will use your new username. If you want people to find you at your new username, you will need to share the new link with them. Your old username becomes available for someone else to use after you change it.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you see a message that your username is unavailable, it means someone else has already taken it. Try adding a number or underscore to make it unique. If you get an error saying you cannot change your username yet, you have already changed it within the last 30 days — you will have to wait until the 30-day window passes before you can change it again.

If the edit button does not appear on mobile, switch to a computer or use your phone's web browser to visit spotify.com instead. The mobile app sometimes does not display all account settings. If you are signed into multiple Spotify accounts, make sure you are signed into the correct one before you make the change — you cannot change another person's username.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Not when ready. Once you change your username, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. After 30 days, you can change it back to your old username if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took your old username, you will not be able to use it again.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify playlists or followers?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay with your account. The only thing that changes is the username people use to search for you or visit your profile. Anyone following you will still follow you after the change.

What if I forgot my username?

Go to spotify.com and sign in. Click your profile icon and select Account. Your username is displayed in the Username field. If you cannot remember your password, click Forgot your password? on the sign-in page and follow the steps to reset it.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?

No. Spotify usernames can only contain letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Spaces, punctuation, and emoji are not allowed. If you want to separate words, use an underscore (like john_smith) or a hyphen (like john-smith).

Why does the mobile app not let me change my username?

The Spotify mobile app does not include the username edit feature. You must use a computer or visit spotify.com in your phone's web browser to change your username. This is a limitation of the app itself, not your account.