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

Spotify lets you change the username you chose when you created your account. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use the app on your phone, the desktop client, or the web player. You'll need to know your current password, and the change takes effect when ready across all your devices.

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. The display name is what shows up next to your playlists and activity. You can change either one, but this guide covers the username specifically.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username through Account Settings, which you reach from your profile menu on any Spotify app or the web player.
  • Spotify requires you to enter your current password before you can save a new username.
  • Your new username takes effect right away, but the old one becomes available for someone else to claim after a few days.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot start with a number.
  • If your desired username is already taken, Spotify will tell you when ready and you'll need to choose a different one.

How to change your username on the Spotify app

Open Spotify on your phone or tablet and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. This opens your profile page. Tap the settings icon (it looks like a gear) in the top right of your profile screen.

Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap "Change username". You'll see a text field 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 it's taken. Once you see the checkmark, tap "Change username" to confirm.

Spotify will ask you to enter your password. Type it in and tap "Confirm". Your new username is now active. If you're signed in on other devices, you may need to sign out and back in to see the change reflected everywhere, though it usually updates within a few minutes.

How to change your username on desktop or the web player

Go to spotify.com and sign in, or open the Spotify desktop app. Click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page.

On the left side of the page, click "Edit profile". You'll see a field labeled "Username" with your current name in it. Click in the field, clear it, and type your new username. Spotify checks availability in real time — you'll see a message telling you whether the name is available.

Once you've entered a username that's available, scroll down and click "Save profile". Spotify will prompt you to enter your password. Type it in and click "Confirm". Your username changes when ready and syncs to all your devices within a few minutes.

Rules for choosing a new username

Spotify usernames must follow specific rules. Your username can be 3 to 30 characters long. You can use letters (a–z, A–Z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $.

Your username cannot start with a number. For example, "123music" is not allowed, but "music123" is. Spotify is case-insensitive for usernames, so "JohnDoe" and "johndoe" are treated as the same username — you cannot have both.

If the username you want is already taken, you'll see that message when ready when you type it in. You'll need to choose something different. Common workarounds are adding numbers to the end, using underscores between words, or adding a year.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old one doesn't disappear right away. Spotify holds it for a few days to make sure your profile links and shared playlists still work. After that period — usually 3 to 7 days — the old username becomes available for someone else to claim.

Any links to your profile using your old username will stop working after that grace period. If you've shared playlists or profile links with friends, they may see a "user not found" error if they try to visit using the old link. You can send them your new profile URL, which you'll find by clicking your profile name and selecting "View Profile".

Troubleshooting if the change doesn't work

If you see an error message when you try to save your new username, the most common cause is that you entered your password incorrectly. Make sure Caps Lock is off and that you're typing your actual Spotify password, not your email address. If you've forgotten your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in page to reset it.

If the username you want shows as taken but you're sure it's not in use, it may be reserved by Spotify or held by someone else's inactive account. Try a variation with numbers or underscores. If you're still having trouble, you can contact Spotify Support through your account settings — click the question mark icon and select "Contact Us".

If your new username appears on one device but not others, sign out completely from the app or browser and sign back in. This forces a refresh of your account information. On desktop, you can also try restarting the Spotify process entirely.

The difference between username and display name

Your Spotify username and display name serve different purposes. The username is your unique identifier — it's what goes in your profile URL and what people search for to find you. The display name is what appears next to your playlists, your saved songs, and your activity on other people's screens.

You can change your display name separately from your username. To do this, go to "Edit profile" (the same place you change your username) and look for the "Display name" field. You can use spaces, capital letters, and special characters in your display name, which gives you more flexibility. Many people use their display name for something friendly like "Sarah's Playlist" while keeping their username straightforward for searching.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Not when ready. Once you change your username, the old one enters a grace period of a few days before it becomes available again. If you change your mind within that window, you can change back to your original username. After the grace period ends, the old username may be claimed by someone else, and you won't be able to use it again.

Will 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 people use to find you changes. If you've shared a playlist link using your old username, that link will break after the grace period, but the playlist itself remains yours.

Do I need a Premium account to change my username?

No. You can change your username whether you have a free or Premium account. The process is the same for both.

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?

Your new username takes effect when ready in your account settings. It may take a few minutes to appear on all your devices and in search results, especially if you're signed in on multiple devices at once. If it hasn't updated after 10 minutes, try signing out and back in.

What if someone took the username I want while I was thinking about it?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If someone else has claimed the name you want, you'll need to choose a different one. Try adding numbers, underscores, or a year to make a variation that's still recognizable but unique to you.