You cannot change your Spotify username directly through the app or website

Spotify does not offer a built-in feature to change the username you chose when you created your account. The username is permanent and tied to your account identity — it is what appears on your profile, in playlists you share, and in your public listening activity. If you want a different username, you will need to create a new Spotify account with the username you prefer.

This is a hard limit, not a setting buried in preferences. Spotify support cannot change it for you, and there is no workaround within the platform itself. The decision to keep usernames fixed is intentional: it prevents people from impersonating others or abandoning their listening history and followers.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify usernames cannot be changed once your account is created, and Spotify support cannot change them for you.
  • If you want a different username, you must create a new account with that username and start fresh.
  • Your old account will remain active unless you delete it, but your followers and playlists will not transfer to the new account.
  • Before creating a new account, check whether the username you want is already taken by searching for it on Spotify.
  • You can delete your old account through the account settings page on Spotify's website, though this action is permanent.

Why Spotify locks usernames and does not allow changes

A username is your public identity on Spotify. It appears on your profile page, in the URL when someone visits your profile, and on any playlists you make public. If usernames could be changed, the same URL could point to different people over time, which would confuse followers and break shared links.

Spotify also uses usernames to prevent impersonation. If someone created an account with a famous artist's name and then changed it later, that artist could theoretically reclaim the username — but so could anyone else. Keeping usernames permanent means the first person to claim a name keeps it, which is simpler to enforce and harder to abuse.

How to create a new Spotify account with a different username on PC

Start by checking whether the username you want is available. Go to spotify.com and search for the username in the search bar at the top. If a profile appears with that exact name, the username is taken. If nothing comes up, it is likely available.

To create a new account, go to spotify.com/signup on your PC. You will see a form asking for an email address, password, and username. Enter the username you want to use. Spotify will tell you when ready if it is already taken — if so, you will need to choose a different one. Complete the rest of the form with your name, birth date, and gender, then click the button to finish. You can use the same email address as your old account, but Spotify recommends using a different one to avoid confusion.

Once your new account is created, read the Spotify app from microsoft.com or use the web player at spotify.com. Log in with your new account credentials. Your music library, playlists, and followers from your old account will not carry over — you are starting fresh.

What happens to your old account after you create a new one

Your old account stays active unless you delete it. People who followed you on the old account will not automatically follow your new account, and any playlists you shared will still point to the old account. If you want to move your followers and playlists, you will have to tell them about your new account manually or recreate the playlists on the new one.

If you want to remove your old account entirely, log into it on spotify.com, go to Account in the top right, then scroll down to Delete account. Spotify will ask you to confirm. This action is permanent — you cannot undo it, and you cannot use that email address to create a new account for 30 days.

Moving your saved music and playlists to a new account

Spotify does not have a built-in tool to transfer your library to a new account. However, third-party tools like Soundiiz and Playlisty can copy playlists and saved songs from one Spotify account to another. These tools connect to your Spotify account through Spotify's public API, which means Spotify has approved them to access your data.

To use one of these tools, visit their website, click the button to connect your old Spotify account, then select which playlists or saved songs you want to copy. The tool will then ask you to connect your new account and will transfer the content. This process usually takes a few minutes, depending on how many songs you are moving.

Be aware that these tools are not made by Spotify, so they may have limits on how many songs they can move at once, or they may not work perfectly with all playlist types. Read the tool's instructions before you start, and check that your playlists arrived correctly on your new account.

Telling your followers and friends about your new account

If you have followers or share playlists with friends, they will not know about your new account unless you tell them. The simplest way is to post about it on social media or send a message to people you know. You can also update your old account's profile picture to a message directing people to your new username, though this only works if people visit your old profile.

If you have a public profile, you can also add a link to your new account in the bio section of your old profile — though Spotify's bio field is small and does not support clickable links. Some people write something like "I have moved to [new username]" so that anyone who finds the old profile knows where to find you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same email address for both my old and new Spotify account?

Spotify does not allow the same email address to be linked to two active accounts at the same time. You will need to use a different email for your new account, or delete your old account first. If you delete your old account, you must wait 30 days before you can use that email address again.

Will my Spotify Premium subscription transfer to my new account?

No. Your Premium subscription is tied to your old account. You will need to purchase a new Premium subscription for your new account, or cancel the old one and sign up for Premium on the new one. If you cancel and sign up on the same day, you will not lose any paid time.

Can I change just my display name instead of my username?

Yes. Your display name is different from your username. Go to Account on Spotify's website, then click Edit profile. You can change your display name there. This is what appears next to your profile picture, while your username is the permanent handle in your profile URL.

What if the username I want is taken but the account looks inactive?

Spotify does not reassign usernames, even if an account has not been used in years. The first person to claim a username keeps it permanently. You will need to choose a different username or add numbers or underscores to the one you want.

Do I lose my Spotify Wrapped history if I create a new account?

Yes. Spotify Wrapped is based on your listening history for that calendar year on that specific account. Your old account will still have its Wrapped data, but your new account will start fresh. You will not see a Wrapped summary for your new account until the end of the next calendar year.