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

Your Spotify username is the name that appears on your profile and in your public playlists. You can change it once every 30 days through the account settings on Spotify's website or through the mobile app. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to show up everywhere you use Spotify.

Unlike your email address or password, your username is not what you use to log in — it is purely for display. This means you can change it without affecting how you access your account. Your listening history, saved songs, and followers all stay exactly where they are.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the change appears on your profile and public playlists right away.
  • The easiest route is through the Spotify website: go to Account, then Edit Profile, then change the Display Name field.
  • On mobile, open Settings, tap Profile, then tap your current name to edit it.
  • Your username change does not affect your login email, password, or any of your saved music or playlists.
  • If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change, Spotify will tell you the exact date you can change it again.

Changing your username on the Spotify website

Open Spotify.com in your browser and log in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu.

On the Account page, look for the section labeled Edit Profile. Click the pencil icon next to your current display name. Type your new username in the field that appears, then click Save. Spotify will confirm the change when ready.

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username yet, note the date shown — you must wait 30 days from your last change before you can make another one. The system will not let you proceed until that date arrives.

Changing your username on the Spotify mobile app

Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet and tap the Home icon at the bottom. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then tap Settings (the gear icon).

Scroll down and tap Profile. Tap your current display name at the top of the screen. Type your new username and tap Save or Done, depending on whether you are using iOS or Android.

The process is the same on both phone and tablet. If you are switching between devices, you may see the old username on one device for a few minutes while the change syncs across Spotify's servers.

What happens to your old username

Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for someone else to use. If you had a public profile URL based on your old username — for example, spotify.com/user/oldusername — that link will no longer work. Anyone who bookmarked or shared that link will see an error page.

Your playlists, followers, and saved songs stay with your account. The new username straightforward appears on your profile and in any playlists you share publicly going forward. People who follow you will see your new name the next time they open Spotify.

Usernames that Spotify will not accept

Spotify has a few rules about what characters and words are allowed in usernames. You cannot use spaces, and you cannot use special characters except for underscores and hyphens. Usernames must be between 1 and 30 characters long.

Spotify also blocks usernames that contain hate speech, slurs, or explicit language. If you try to save a username that violates these rules, Spotify will reject it and ask you to choose a different one. The rejection message will tell you why the name was not accepted, though the reason is usually that the name contains prohibited words or characters.

If your username change does not appear everywhere

After you change your username, it may take a few minutes to show up on all your devices and in all the places Spotify displays it. If you are logged into Spotify on multiple devices, log out and log back in on each one to see the new username.

If your new username still does not appear after an hour, try clearing your browser cache or reinstalling the Spotify app. These steps force Spotify to reload your profile information from scratch. On a computer, you can also try opening Spotify in a different browser to see if the change appears there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Spotify enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes. If you try to change it before that period ends, the website or app will show you the exact date when you can make your next change.

Will changing my username log me out?

No. Your username is separate from your login credentials. Changing it does not affect your email, password, or your ability to access your account on any device.

What if someone else takes the username I want?

Usernames on Spotify are first-come, first-served. If the username you want is already taken, you will need to choose a different one. You can try adding numbers, underscores, or hyphens to make a variation of the name you want.

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

Yes, as long as no one else has claimed that username in the meantime and you have waited 30 days since your last change. If someone else took it, you would need to contact them to ask if they will change theirs, which is unlikely.

Does my username change affect my Spotify Wrapped or listening history?

No. Your listening history, saved songs, playlists, and all your Spotify data remain exactly the same. Only the name displayed on your profile changes.