Where to find your username setting

Your Spotify username lives in your account settings, not in the app itself. On desktop or mobile, go to your profile picture in the top right corner, select "Account" from the dropdown menu, then look for "Username" on the page that opens. This is the name other people see when they visit your profile or when you share playlists — it's different from your display name, which you can change anytime without restrictions.

If you're on mobile, the path is the same: tap your profile picture, then "Account", then scroll down to find the username field. The setting appears identically on iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username is found in Account settings under your profile picture, not in the main app settings.
  • Spotify lets you change your username once every 30 days, and the new name must be between 3 and 30 characters.
  • Your username cannot contain spaces, and it must be unique — if someone else has already taken it, you'll need to choose a different one.
  • After you change your username, your old profile URL stops working, so anyone with a link to your old profile will need your new username to find you.
  • Your display name (the name shown on playlists and in messages) is separate and can be changed without the 30-day waiting period.

The username rules and restrictions

Spotify enforces four hard limits on usernames. First, you can change it only once every 30 days — if you changed it last week, you'll have to wait until the 30-day window closes before you can change it again. Second, your username must be between 3 and 30 characters long. Third, it cannot contain spaces or special characters; only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens are allowed. Fourth, the name must be unique across all Spotify accounts, so if the username you want is already taken, you'll see an error message and have to pick something else.

These restrictions exist because your username becomes part of your permanent profile URL. When someone visits your Spotify profile, the link in their browser reads something like open.spotify.com/user/yourusername. That URL is how other people share your profile or save it as a bookmark.

Steps to change your username on desktop

Open Spotify on your computer and sign in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner of the window. From the dropdown menu, select "Account". You'll be taken to your account page in a web browser.

On the account page, find the "Username" field. It will show your current username. Click the text box next to it and delete the old name, then type your new username. As you type, Spotify will tell you whether the name is available — if it shows a green checkmark, the name is free; if it shows a red X, someone else has already taken it and you need to try something different.

Once you've entered a username that's available, click the "Save" button below the field. Spotify will confirm the change, and your new username takes effect when ready. Your old profile URL will no longer work, so if you've shared your profile link with friends, they'll need to search for your new username to find you.

Steps to change your username on mobile

Open the Spotify app on your phone. Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen (on iPhone) or top right (on Android). Select "Account" from the menu that appears. You'll be taken to your account settings in a web browser that opens inside the app.

Scroll down until you see the "Username" field. Tap the text box, clear your current username, and type the new one. Spotify will show you in real time whether the name is taken. Once you've found an available username, scroll down and tap "Save". The change takes effect right away.

If you're having trouble finding the Account option on mobile, make sure you're tapping your profile picture and not your display name. The profile picture is a small circular image in the corner of the screen; tapping it opens a menu with Account as one of the options.

What happens to your old username and profile link

When you change your username, Spotify releases your old name back into the pool of available usernames. This means someone else can take it when ready after you change yours. Your old profile URL — the link that pointed to your profile under your previous username — becomes inactive and will show an error if anyone tries to visit it.

If you've shared your Spotify profile link on social media, in a Discord server, or anywhere else online, that link will break. People who click it will see a "User not found" message. You'll need to share your new profile URL or tell people your new username so they can search for you. The easiest way to share your new profile is to go to your profile page, tap the three dots in the top right, and select "Share Profile" — this generates a fresh link with your new username.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you see the message "You can only change your username once every 30 days," you've already changed it recently and need to wait. Check the date you last changed it and count forward 30 days from that date. Spotify doesn't let you change it early, even if you contact support.

If the username you want shows a red X and says it's taken, try adding a number to the end, using an underscore or hyphen, or spelling it slightly differently. Many common words are already claimed, so having a backup option ready saves time. You can also search for that username on Spotify to see if the account is active — sometimes taken usernames belong to old or abandoned accounts, but Spotify still won't let you use them.

If you're on mobile and the Account option doesn't appear in your profile menu, try logging out and logging back in. If that doesn't work, try changing your username on a computer instead — the mobile app sometimes has display issues, but the desktop version is more reliable for account changes.

Display name versus username: what's the difference

Your username is the unique identifier Spotify uses for your profile URL and is what other people see when they click on your profile. Your display name is the name that appears next to your playlists, on your profile, and in messages — and you can change it as often as you want without any waiting period.

Many people change their display name frequently but keep their username stable so friends can always find them at the same profile link. If you want to rebrand your public name but don't want to lose your profile URL, change your display name instead. Go to your Account page, find "Display Name" above the Username field, and update it there. The change takes effect when ready and doesn't trigger the 30-day waiting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once every 30 days?

No. Spotify enforces a strict 30-day waiting period between username changes. If you need to change it again, you must wait until 30 days have passed since your last change. There is no way to bypass this, and contacting Spotify support won't override it.

What happens if I change my username and then change it back?

If you change your username and then want to use your old username again, you'll have to wait 30 days from your most recent change. After that waiting period ends, your old username may or may not be available — if someone else claimed it in the meantime, you won't be able to use it.

Will my playlists and followers move to my new username?

Yes. Your playlists, followers, and all your saved music stay with your account when you change your username. The only thing that changes is the URL people use to visit your profile. Your followers will still see you in their follower list, and your playlists will still be yours.

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

No. Spotify only allows letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Spaces, periods, commas, and symbols like @ # $ % are not permitted in usernames.

If I delete my account and make a new one, can I use my old username?

Not when ready. Spotify holds deleted usernames for a period of time before releasing them. If you delete your account and want to reclaim your old username, you may have to wait weeks or months before it becomes available again.