You can change your Spotify username directly in your account settings, but the process differs slightly depending on whether you use the app or the web player

Spotify lets you change your username once every 30 days. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices and in your public profile. You do not need to log out or restart the app — just refresh your screen and the new name appears. The steps are straightforward, but the location of the settings button varies by device.

Your username is different from your display name. The username is what appears in your profile URL and what other people see when they search for you. Your display name is what shows up on your playlists and in your friend activity. You can change your display name anytime without waiting 30 days, but this article covers the username specifically.

Key Takeaways

  • On the web player, go to your profile menu in the top right, select "Account", then find "Username" under the Profile section and click "Edit".
  • On the Spotify app for iPhone or Android, tap the Home icon, select your profile picture, go to "Account", then tap "Username" and choose "Edit".
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the change shows up when ready on all your devices.
  • Your username cannot contain spaces, and Spotify will tell you if the name you want is already taken by another user.

Changing your username on the Spotify web player

Open Spotify in your web browser and log in to your account. In the top right corner, you will see your profile picture or initials. Click on it to open a dropdown menu.

From the dropdown, select "Account". This takes you to your account overview page. Scroll down until you see the "Profile" section. Under Profile, you will find a row labeled "Username" with your current username displayed. Click the "Edit" button next to it.

A text box will appear with your current username highlighted. Delete it and type your new username. Spotify will show you a green checkmark if the name is available or a red X if someone else already has it. Click "Save" when you have chosen a name that is available.

Changing your username on the Spotify mobile app

Open the Spotify app on your phone. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Home icon (it looks like a house). In the top right corner of the Home screen, tap your profile picture.

Scroll down and tap "Account". You will see several options, including "Username". Tap on it. The app will show your current username and an "Edit" button. Tap "Edit" to open the text field.

Type your new username and tap "Save". The app will check whether the name is available. If it is taken, try a different one. Once you save, the change takes effect across all your devices within a few seconds.

What happens if your desired username is already taken

Spotify will not let you save a username that another account already owns. When you type a name that is taken, you will see a message saying the username is unavailable. You have to choose something different.

If you want a specific name, you can try adding numbers, underscores, or periods to make it unique — for example, "username123" or "user_name" or "user.name". Spotify allows these characters. Spaces are not allowed in usernames.

There is no waitlist or reservation system. If someone else has the username you want, your only option is to pick a different one or wait to see if they ever delete their account and free up the name.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, Spotify locks you out of changing it again for 30 days. This is a hard limit — there is no way to change it sooner. The 30 days starts from the moment you save your new username, not from the end of the day.

If you change your username on a Monday at 3 p.m., you cannot change it again until the following Monday at 3 p.m. Plan your username change carefully if you think you might want to adjust it soon.

How your username appears to other people

Your username shows up in your public profile URL. If your username is "alex_music", your profile link will be something like "open.spotify.com/user/alex_music". This is the link other people use to find you and follow you.

Your username also appears when someone searches for you in Spotify's search bar. If you change your username, people who have your old profile link will get a "not found" error. They will need to search for your new username or ask you for your updated profile link.

Your display name — the name that shows on your playlists and in friend activity — is separate from your username. You can change your display name anytime without waiting 30 days. Display names can include spaces and special characters, whereas usernames cannot.

Troubleshooting username changes that do not save

If you click "Save" and nothing happens, check your internet connection. A weak or dropped connection can prevent the change from going through. Try again once you have a stable connection.

If you see an error message, it usually means one of three things: the username is already taken, the username contains characters Spotify does not allow, or you have already changed your username within the last 30 days. Read the error message carefully — it will tell you which one it is.

If you are on the mobile app and the change does not seem to stick, try closing the app completely and reopening it. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to show the updated username across all screens.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days after your most recent change. If you changed your username today, you can change it back in 30 days. There is no special process — just follow the same steps and enter your old username if no one else has claimed it in the meantime.

Does changing my username affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay exactly the same. Only the name that appears in your profile URL and search results changes. Anyone who follows you will still see your playlists and activity.

What characters can I use in my username?

Usernames can contain letters, numbers, underscores, and periods. Spaces are not allowed. Spotify will reject any username with special characters like hyphens, commas, or symbols. If you try to use a character that is not allowed, the app will show an error message.

If I delete my Spotify account, can someone else take my old username?

Yes. Once your account is deleted, your username becomes available for anyone else to claim. If you think you might want to use that username again in the future, consider changing it to something you do not care about before deleting your account.

Can I change my username on a desktop computer if I use Spotify offline?

No. You must be connected to the internet to change your username. Spotify needs to check whether the new username is available and sync the change across your account. Log in to the web player or app while online to make the change.