Your username is in your account settings, not your display name
Your Spotify username is a unique identifier that looks like a string of letters and numbers — something like spotify1234567890 or jsmith.music. It is different from your display name, which is what your friends see. Your username is what you need to share your profile link with others or to connect third-party apps to your account.
The fastest way to find it is to open Spotify on any device, go to your account settings, and look for the username field. It will not change unless you delete your account and start over, so once you find it, you can save it somewhere safe.
Key Takeaways
- Your Spotify username is a permanent identifier separate from your display name and appears in your account settings.
- On desktop or web, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Account", and find your username listed under your email address.
- On mobile, go to your profile, tap the settings gear icon, select "Account", and scroll to find your username.
- If you cannot find a username field, your account may use your email as the login instead, which is common for newer accounts created through social login.
- You can create a username if you do not have one, and once created, it becomes permanent and cannot be changed or deleted.
Finding your username on desktop or web
Open Spotify on your computer or go to spotify.com in your browser and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner — it shows your display name or a circular avatar. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.
Select Account from the menu. This opens your account overview page. Look for a field labeled Username near the top, usually just below your email address. Copy it and save it somewhere you can find it later if you need to share your profile or connect apps. The page also shows your account type, subscription status, and other details about your account.
Finding your username on mobile
Open the Spotify app on your phone and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. At the top, tap the settings gear icon — it looks like a small cog or wheel.
Tap Account in the menu that appears. Scroll down through the account settings until you see the Username field. It will be listed along with your email and other account details. Write it down or take a screenshot if you need to use it right away. The mobile version shows the same information as the web version, just organized vertically for your phone screen.
What to do if you do not see a username field
Some Spotify accounts, especially newer ones created through Facebook, Apple, or Google login, do not have a separate username. Instead, your email address serves as your login. This is normal and does not mean anything is wrong with your account. Spotify began allowing email-only logins several years ago, so many active users never received a username.
If you need a username to share your profile or connect an app, you can create one. Go to your account settings on the web version of Spotify, look for an option to Create a username, and follow the prompts. Once you create one, it becomes permanent and cannot be changed. The username must be between 3 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, periods, and underscores.
Why you might need your username
Your username is required when you want to share a direct link to your Spotify profile with friends. It is also needed if you are connecting Spotify to a third-party app or service — things like music discovery apps, playlist managers, or gaming platforms that integrate with Spotify. Some music statistics websites and Discord bots also ask for your username to pull your listening data.
Your display name alone is not enough for these purposes. The display name is just what appears on your profile to other users, but the username is the actual account identifier that systems use to find and connect to your account. Without the username, external apps cannot locate your Spotify profile.
Sharing your profile using your username
Once you have your username, you can create a shareable profile link. On the web, go to your profile page and look for a Share button. Click it and copy the profile link, which will include your username in the URL.
You can also manually build the link as open.spotify.com/user/[your-username] and share that with anyone. They can click it to view your public profile, see your playlists, and follow you without needing to search for you by name. This link works whether your profile is set to public or private — the link itself grants access to anyone you send it to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my username the same as my email address?
No. Your email is what you use to log in, but your username is a separate identifier. Newer accounts may not have a username at all and use email as the login instead. You can create a username in your account settings if you need one.
Can I change my Spotify username?
No. Once you create a username, it is permanent and cannot be changed or deleted. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Spotify account. Choose carefully the first time.
What is the difference between my username and display name?
Your display name is what friends see on your profile and in playlists you share. Your username is the unique account identifier used for profile links and app connections. You can change your display name anytime, but your username cannot be changed.
Do I need my username to log into Spotify?
No. You log in with your email address and password, not your username. Your username is only used for sharing your profile and connecting to third-party apps.
What characters can I use in my Spotify username?
Spotify usernames can be 3 to 30 characters long and can include letters, numbers, periods, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens or exclamation marks are not allowed. The username is case-insensitive, so "JSmith" and "jsmith" are treated as the same.