Where to find your username setting

Your Spotify username lives in your account settings, not in the app's main menu. On a computer, go to spotify.com, sign in, click your profile picture in the top right, and select "Account". On a phone or tablet, open the Spotify app, tap the home icon, tap your profile picture in the top right, and select "Account settings". You'll see a section labeled "Username" with your current name displayed.

The username is different from your display name. Your display name is what friends see next to your playlists and what appears on your profile. Your username is what you use to log in, and it's also part of your public profile URL — the link other people use to find you on Spotify. Changing one does not change the other.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username is found in Account settings on spotify.com or in the Spotify app under your profile picture.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters, contain only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, and cannot contain spaces.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the change takes effect when ready across all devices.
  • If your desired username is already taken, Spotify will tell you so when you try to save it, and you'll need to choose a different one.
  • Changing your username changes your public profile link, so any old links people saved will no longer work.

The rules for a valid username

Spotify has specific requirements for what a username can be. It must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase both work), numbers, underscores, and hyphens. You cannot use spaces, periods, or special characters like @ or #. Usernames are case-insensitive, meaning "JamesRod" and "jamesrod" are treated as the same username.

Your username also cannot be the same as your current one — you have to actually change it to something different. If you want to go back to an old username you used before, you'll need to wait until that username becomes available again, which happens only if the previous owner deletes their account or changes their username away from it.

How to change it on a computer

Sign in to spotify.com and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Scroll down until you see the "Username" field. Click the pencil icon or the field itself to edit it. Type your new username into the box. Spotify will check in real time whether the username is available — if it's taken, you'll see a message saying so. If it's available, click "Save" or press Enter to confirm the change.

The change takes effect when ready. Your old username will no longer work for logging in, and your public profile link will update to reflect your new username. Anyone who bookmarked or shared your old profile link will see an error page if they try to visit it.

How to change it on a phone or tablet

Open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap your profile picture in the top right. Tap "Account settings". Scroll down to find "Username" and tap it. The app will open a text field where you can type your new username. As you type, Spotify checks whether it's available. Once you've entered a username that works, tap the checkmark or "Save" button to confirm.

On some versions of the Spotify app, the username field may appear under a section called "Profile" or "Personal info" instead of directly under "Account settings". If you don't see it right away, scroll through the settings page or use the search function within settings to find "username".

What happens if your desired username is taken

When you try to save a username that someone else already has, Spotify will display a message saying the username is unavailable. You cannot reserve a username or join a waitlist for one. Your only option is to choose a different username. Many people add numbers to the end of their preferred name — for example, if "jamesrod" is taken, you could try "jamesrod123" or "jamesrod2024".

You can also use underscores or hyphens to create variations. "james_rod", "james-rod", and "jamesrod_official" are all different usernames. Try a few combinations until you find one that's available and that you're comfortable with, since you can only change it again after 30 days have passed.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Spotify allows you to change your username once every 30 days. This means if you change your username today, you cannot change it again until 30 days from today. The timer starts the moment you save the change, not when you first try to edit it. If you make a mistake or change your mind, you're stuck with that username for a month.

Before you save a new username, double-check that it's spelled correctly and that it's something you'll be happy with for at least the next month. If you realize you made a typo after saving, you'll have to wait the full 30 days before you can fix it.

How your username affects your profile and sharing

Your username is part of your public profile URL. If your username is "jamesrod", your profile link will be something like spotify.com/user/jamesrod. When you change your username, that link changes too. Anyone who has the old link saved in their browser history or bookmarks will get a "not found" error if they try to visit it. They'll need to search for you by your new username or by your display name to find your profile again.

Your display name — the name that shows up next to your playlists and on your profile — is separate from your username and does not change automatically. You can update your display name at any time without waiting 30 days, and it won't affect your login credentials or your profile URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Only if no one else has claimed that username in the meantime. If someone else has taken your old username, you cannot use it again unless they change their username or delete their account. You'll need to choose a different username.

Does changing my username log me out of all my devices?

No. Your login credentials don't change — you still use the same email and password to sign in. The username change is purely cosmetic and affects only how your profile appears to others and what your profile link is. You'll stay logged in on all your devices.

What if I see an error message when I try to save my new username?

The most common error is that the username is already taken. If you see a different error, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Spotify app. If the problem persists, sign out completely and sign back in, then try again. If you continue to have trouble, contact Spotify support through the help section in your account settings.

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

No. Spotify usernames can only contain letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Spaces, periods, and special characters are not allowed. If you try to use them, Spotify will reject the username and ask you to choose a different one.

Will my followers see my new username right away?

Yes. The change takes effect when ready across all of Spotify. Your followers will see your new username on your profile and next to any playlists you've shared. However, any direct links they have to your old profile URL will no longer work.