Where to find your username settings

Your Spotify username lives in your account settings, not in the app itself. On desktop, go to spotify.com, sign in, and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On mobile, open the Spotify app, tap the home icon, then tap your profile picture in the top right, and select "Account".

Once you're in Account settings, look for a section labeled "Username" or "Public profile" depending on your device and app version. This is where you'll see your current username and the option to change it. The username field may be labeled "What people see" or straightforward show your current handle.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username is found in Account settings on spotify.com or in the mobile app under your profile menu.
  • Spotify allows you to change your username, but the new one must be between 3 and 30 characters and contain only letters, numbers, and underscores.
  • After you change your username, your old one becomes available for someone else to claim within a short time.
  • Your display name (the name friends see) is separate from your username and can be changed independently.
  • Changes take effect when ready, but your old profile URL will no longer work.

What characters and length are allowed

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

If you try to enter a username that breaks these rules, Spotify will show an error message telling you what went wrong. If the username you want is already taken, you'll see a message saying it's unavailable. Choose something unique that hasn't been claimed by another user.

Steps to change your username on desktop

Sign in to spotify.com in your web browser. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the menu. Scroll down until you find the username field — it may say "Username" or show your current handle.

Click in the field and delete your current username. Type your new username, making sure it follows the character rules. Click the button to save or confirm the change. Spotify will verify the new username is available and explore the change when ready. You'll see a confirmation message once it's done.

Steps to change your username on mobile

Open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Account" or "Settings" depending on your device — Android and iOS may label this slightly differently.

Look for the username field and tap it to edit. Delete your current username and type the new one. Tap save or confirm. The app will check that the new username is available and explore the change right away. You'll see a confirmation once it's complete.

What happens to your old username

Once you change your username, Spotify releases your old one back into circulation. Other users can claim it after a short waiting period, usually within hours or a day. If you think you might want to use that username again later, you cannot reserve it — you'll have to hope it's still available if you change your mind.

Your old profile URL (the link people used to visit your profile) will stop working. Anyone who bookmarked or shared your old profile link will see an error. Your new username gets a new URL, so you may want to share the updated link with friends who follow your playlists.

Display name versus username

Your username is what appears in your profile URL and is used to identify you uniquely on Spotify. Your display name is what your friends see next to your activity and playlists. These are two separate things, and you can change them independently.

To change your display name instead of your username, go to Account settings and look for a field labeled "Display name" or "Profile name." This can include spaces, capital letters, and special characters, and it doesn't have to be unique — multiple people can have the same display name. If you only want to change how your name appears to friends, change the display name and leave your username alone.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you see a message that your new username is unavailable, it means someone else has already claimed it. Try adding a number or underscore to make it unique. If the field won't let you type anything, make sure you're signed into the correct account and that you have permission to edit the account (account owners can change it, but some shared accounts may have restrictions).

If your change doesn't seem to save, refresh the page or close and reopen the app. Sometimes the change takes a few seconds to process. If you still can't change it after refreshing, try a different browser or device, or contact Spotify support through the app's help menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Only if no one else has claimed it. Once you change your username, it becomes available for other users. If you want your old username back, you can try changing to it again, but someone else may have taken it. There's no way to reserve or hold a username you're not currently using.

How often can I change my username?

Spotify does not publicly state a limit on how often you can change your username. In practice, you can change it as many times as you want, though changing it very frequently may confuse people trying to find your profile. Each change takes effect when ready.

Will changing my username affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay the same. Only the name people use to find you and the URL of your profile change. Your account data is tied to your email and password, not your username.

What if I share my profile link and then change my username?

The old link will no longer work. Anyone who clicks a link to your old profile will see an error. You'll need to share your new profile URL if you want people to be able to visit your profile. You can find your new URL in Account settings under your new username.

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

No. Spotify usernames can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and symbols like @, #, $, or ! are not allowed. If you try to use them, Spotify will show an error message.