Where to find your username settings

Your Spotify username lives in your account settings, not in the app itself. You'll need to go through Spotify's website on a computer or phone browser — the mobile app doesn't have a username-change option. Open spotify.com, sign in with your email and password, and look for your profile icon in the top right corner.

Click that icon and select Account from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page, where you'll see your username displayed near the top, along with your email address and subscription type. The username is the handle other people see when they look at your profile or when you share playlists.

Key Takeaways

  • You must change your username through spotify.com in a web browser, not through the Spotify mobile app.
  • Click your profile icon in the top right, then select Account to reach your username settings.
  • Spotify usernames can be 1 to 30 characters long and must be unique — if someone else has taken it, you'll need to choose a different one.
  • After you change your username, your old username becomes available for someone else to use within a few hours.
  • Changing your username does not affect your saved music, playlists, or followers — they stay with your account.

The steps to change your username

On your Account page, scroll down until you see the Username field. Next to it is an Edit button or link. Click that button to open the editing box. The current username will appear highlighted and ready to replace.

Type your new username directly into the field. Spotify usernames can be 1 to 30 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens or periods are not allowed. As you type, Spotify will tell you whether the name is available — a green checkmark means it's free to use, and a red X means someone else has already taken it.

Once you see the green checkmark, click the Save button to confirm the change. The page will refresh, and your new username will appear in the Username field. The change takes effect when ready on your profile.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, the old one does not stay reserved for you. Within a few hours, Spotify releases it back into the pool of available usernames, and another person can claim it. If you think you might want to go back to an old username later, you should know that you may not be able to — someone else could take it first.

However, your account itself is tied to your email address, not your username. Your followers, playlists, saved songs, and listening history all stay with your account no matter how many times you change your username. People who follow you will still see your updated profile even though your handle has changed.

Troubleshooting a username that won't save

If you click Save and nothing happens, or you see an error message, the most common reason is that the username is no longer available. Someone else may have claimed it in the seconds between when you checked and when you tried to save. Go back and choose a different name, then check the availability indicator before saving again.

If the page won't load or you're getting a technical error, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then sign back into Spotify. If the problem persists, try a different browser or device. Occasionally Spotify's website has brief outages, so waiting a few minutes and trying again can also help.

Username rules and what you cannot use

Spotify enforces a few restrictions on usernames to keep the platform safe. You cannot use a username that impersonates someone else, includes hate speech, or contains explicit content. Usernames that are purely numbers or that look like email addresses are also not allowed. If you try to save a username that breaks these rules, Spotify will reject it and ask you to choose something different.

The username must also be between 1 and 30 characters. If you try to save something longer, Spotify will tell you it's too long. Usernames are case-insensitive, meaning that "JohnSmith" and "johnsmith" are treated as the same username — you cannot have both.

How your username appears to other people

Your username is what shows up when someone visits your profile page or when you share a playlist with a link. It's also what appears next to your name in collaborative playlists and in the credits when you create a public playlist. If your profile is public, anyone on Spotify can search for your username and find you.

Your username is different from your display name. The display name is what appears next to your profile picture in playlists and when you're listening with friends. You can change your display name separately in the same Account settings page, and it does not have to match your username. Many people use a nickname or first name as their display name while keeping a different username.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Not automatically. Once you change your username, Spotify releases the old one, and someone else can claim it. If you want to go back, you would need to check if it's still available and claim it again. If someone else has taken it, you cannot use it unless they change theirs first.

Will changing my username affect my Spotify Wrapped or listening history?

No. Your listening history, saved songs, playlists, and Spotify Wrapped are all tied to your account email, not your username. Changing your username does not touch any of that data — it only changes the handle other people see.

What if I see a username I want but it says it's taken?

That username belongs to someone else and is not available. You'll need to choose a different one. You cannot reserve a username or request that someone else release theirs. Pick an alternative that's close to what you wanted — adding a number or underscore often helps.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?

No. Spotify usernames can only contain letters (a–z, A–Z), numbers (0–9), and underscores. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and other special characters are not allowed. If you want to separate words, use an underscore instead.

Do my followers see my username change right away?

Yes. The change takes effect when ready. Your followers will see your new username on your profile and in any shared playlists, but they don't need to do anything — they're still following the same account.