You can change your Spotify username through your account settings on any device

Spotify lets you change the username you use to log in, but the process depends on how you created your account. If you signed up with an email address and password, you can change your username directly in settings. If you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or Google, you'll need to disconnect that login method first, then set a Spotify username and password. The change takes effect when ready, though you'll need to log back in with your new username on all your devices.

Your display name (what friends see on your profile) is separate from your login username. You can change your display name anytime without affecting how you log in. This guide covers changing your actual login username, which is what you type into the password field.

Key Takeaways

  • If you have a Spotify password, go to Account Settings, select "Edit profile," and change your username directly in the Username field.
  • If you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or Google, you must first disconnect that login method before you can set a Spotify username.
  • Your new username takes effect right away, but you'll need to log out and log back in on all your devices to use it.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot be changed more than once every 30 days.
  • If your desired username is taken, Spotify will tell you when ready and you'll need to choose a different one.

Changing your username if you have a Spotify password

Open Spotify on any device and go to your account settings. On the web, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account." On the mobile app, tap the Home icon, then your profile icon in the top right, then "View Profile," then the settings icon (three horizontal lines). Select "Account" or "Edit profile."

Look for the Username field. Click or tap it and type your new username. Spotify will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or if it breaks the rules (usernames must be 3 to 30 characters, letters, numbers, and underscores only). Once you enter a valid username, save your changes. You'll be logged out automatically and will need to log back in with your new username.

If you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or Google

You don't have a Spotify password yet, so you can't change your username until you create one. Go to your account settings and look for "Password" or "Login options." Select the option to disconnect your Facebook, Apple, or Google login. Spotify will ask you to create a new password and username at that point.

Once you've set a password and username, you can log in with either method — your email and new password, or your Facebook/Apple/Google account. After that, you can change your username anytime using the steps above. The disconnection is permanent, so if you want to use your social login again later, you'll need to reconnect it in settings.

Rules for choosing a new username

Spotify usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like hyphens or periods, or emojis. Spotify will reject your choice when ready if it violates these rules or if someone else already has that username.

You can only change your username once every 30 days. If you just changed it, you'll see a message telling you when you can change it again. This limit applies even if you made a typo — you'll have to wait the full 30 days or contact Spotify Support if you believe you made a genuine mistake.

What happens on your devices after you change your username

Spotify will log you out of all your devices when you change your username. You'll need to log back in on each device — your phone, tablet, computer, smart speaker, or car system — using your new username and password. Until you log back in, those devices won't be able to play music or access your account.

Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history stay exactly the same. Only the username you use to log in changes. Your display name (the name that shows on your profile to other users) is separate and doesn't change unless you edit it separately in your profile settings.

If your desired username is taken

Spotify shows you when ready if a username is already in use. You'll need to choose a different one. Try adding numbers to the end, using underscores between words, or picking a variation. For example, if "alex_music" is taken, you might try "alex_music_2024" or "alexmusic_official."

Usernames are not case-sensitive, so "AlexMusic" and "alexmusic" are treated as the same username. If you're trying to reclaim a username you used before, remember that Spotify may have reassigned it to someone else after you changed it. You cannot reserve a username or put your name on a waiting list.

Changing your display name instead of your username

If you want to change what your friends see on your profile but keep your login username the same, you can edit your display name separately. Go to your account settings, select "Edit profile," and look for "Display name" (different from Username). You can change this anytime without any restrictions, and it doesn't affect how you log in.

Your display name can include spaces, special characters, and emojis. Other Spotify users see your display name on your profile and in playlists you create. Your username is what you type to log in and is not visible to other users unless you share it with them directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Spotify enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes. If you need to change it sooner due to a security issue or genuine error, you can contact Spotify Support through the Help section in your account settings, but they rarely make exceptions.

What if I forget my new username after I change it?

Go to your account settings and look at the Username field — it will show your current username. You can also check your email; Spotify sends a confirmation email when you change your username. If you're locked out, use the "Forgot your password?" option on the login screen with your email address.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your password stays the same unless you decide to change it separately. You'll log back in using your new username and your existing password. Changing your username does not reset your password.

Will changing my username affect my Spotify Premium or Family Plan?

No. Your subscription, payment method, and billing information remain unchanged. If you're on a Family Plan, changing your username only affects your account — it doesn't change anything for other family members.

Can I use my email address as my username?

No. Spotify usernames cannot contain the @ symbol or periods in the way email addresses do. You must use only letters, numbers, and underscores. Your email address is separate and is what you use to recover your account if you forget your password.