Where to find your username setting
Your Spotify username lives in your account settings, not in the app itself. Open a web browser and go to www.spotify.com, then sign in with your email and password. Once you're logged in, click your profile icon in the top right corner — it's a small circle with your name or a default image. A dropdown menu will appear.
From that menu, select Account. This takes you to your account overview page. Look for a section labeled Username — it will show your current username and a button or link next to it that says Edit or Change. Click that button to open the editing screen.
Key Takeaways
- You change your username through the Spotify website at www.spotify.com, not through the mobile app.
- Your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot start with a number.
- Spotify allows you to change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you confirm.
- Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after you change it, so any links to your profile using the old name will stop working.
- Changing your username does not affect your saved playlists, followers, or listening history.
What makes a valid username
Spotify has specific rules about what characters and formats are allowed. Your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores only — no spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $.
Your username cannot start with a number. So "123user" is not allowed, but "user123" is fine. If you try to enter a username that breaks these rules, Spotify will show an error message and ask you to try again. The system also checks whether the username is already taken by another account — if it is, you'll need to pick something different.
Entering and confirming your new username
Once you're on the username editing screen, you'll see a text box with your current username highlighted. Delete it and type your new username. As you type, Spotify usually shows you whether that name is available — a green checkmark means it's free, and a red X means someone else has it.
After you've entered a username that passes all the checks, look for a Save, Confirm, or Update button at the bottom of the screen. Click it to lock in your change. Spotify will show a confirmation message. Your new username takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to update across all Spotify's systems.
The 30-day waiting period between changes
Once you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. Spotify enforces this rule to prevent people from rapidly cycling through usernames or impersonating others. If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed, the edit button will be grayed out or disabled, and you'll see a message telling you when you can change it next.
This is why it's worth taking a moment to think through your new username before you confirm. If you realize when ready after changing it that you made a typo or chose something you don't like, you'll have to wait the full month before you can fix it.
What happens to your old username and profile links
When you change your username, your old one becomes available for another person to claim. This means any links to your profile that used your old username — such as links you shared with friends or posted on social media — will no longer work. If someone clicks an old link, they'll see a "user not found" error or be taken to a generic Spotify page.
Your actual profile and account are not deleted, and your followers can still find you by searching for your new username. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history all stay exactly as they were. Only the web address changes.
Troubleshooting common problems
If you see an error message saying your username is invalid, check that it's between 3 and 30 characters, contains only letters, numbers, and underscores, and doesn't start with a number. If the username is rejected as already taken, try adding a number or underscore to make it unique.
If the edit button is grayed out and you haven't changed your username in the last 30 days, try signing out and signing back in, or clearing your browser's cache and cookies. Sometimes a page needs to refresh to show the current state of your account. If the problem persists, you may need to wait a few minutes for Spotify's servers to sync.
If you're using the Spotify mobile app and can't find the username setting, remember that username changes are only available through the website. Open a web browser instead of the app, and follow the steps above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username back to what it was before?
Not when ready. Your old username becomes available for others to claim as soon as you change it. If someone else has taken it, you cannot reclaim it. If no one has claimed it yet, you could change your username back to the old one, but you would still have to wait 30 days from your most recent change.
Does changing my username affect my Spotify Premium subscription or payment method?
No. Your subscription, payment information, and billing address are tied to your email address and account, not your username. Changing your username does not touch any of that information.
Will my followers see my new username automatically?
Yes. Your followers' apps and the Spotify website will show your new username the next time they refresh or open the app. They don't have to do anything on their end.
What if I forgot my current username?
Go to www.spotify.com and sign in with your email and password. Once you're logged in, click your profile icon and select Account. Your current username will be displayed on that page, even if you don't remember it.
Can I use special characters like hyphens or periods in my username?
No. Spotify only allows letters, numbers, and underscores. Hyphens, periods, spaces, and other special characters will cause an error. If you want to separate words, use an underscore instead — for example, "my_username" instead of "my-username".