Finding Your Spotify Username

Your Spotify username is the name you chose when you created your account — not your email address or display name. To find it, open Spotify on any device and go to your account settings. On the desktop app, click the down arrow next to your profile picture in the top right, then select "Account". On mobile, tap the gear icon at the top right of the Home tab.

Once you are in Account settings, look for the section labeled "Username" near the top of the page. This is the exact name you use to log in. If you have never seen this page before, your username is what you typed into the login field the first time you signed in — not the name that appears on your profile to other users.

If you cannot find the username field in your account settings, you may have created your account using Facebook or Apple ID instead of an email. In that case, Spotify does not assign you a traditional username, and you log in using that connected account instead. You can still reset your password through your email address.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is found in Account settings under the "Username" field and is different from your display name or email address.
  • If you created your account with Facebook or Apple ID, you do not have a traditional username and log in through that connected account instead.
  • You can reset your password on the Spotify login page by clicking "Forgot your password?" without needing to know your username.
  • Password resets are sent to the email address linked to your account, so you must have access to that email to complete the reset.

Resetting Your Password If You Cannot Remember It

Go to the Spotify login page at spotify.com and click "Forgot your password?" below the password field. Enter the email address connected to your account. Spotify will send a password reset link to that email within a few minutes.

Open the email and click the reset link. You will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. Make sure your new password is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols for security. After you submit the new password, you can log in when ready with your username and the new password.

If you do not see the reset email in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder — sometimes email providers filter password reset messages by mistake. If the email never arrives, make sure you entered the correct email address on the reset page. You can try again with a different email address if you have multiple accounts.

What to Do If You Cannot Access Your Email

If you no longer have access to the email address linked to your Spotify account, you will need to contact Spotify support directly. Go to support.spotify.com and click "Contact Us" at the bottom of the page. Select "Account and login" from the category menu, then choose "I can't log in".

Spotify will ask you to provide information that proves you own the account — usually your name, the email address you think is linked to it, and any payment information if you have a paid subscription. This process can take several days, so be patient while they verify your identity. Once they confirm you own the account, they can help you regain access or update your email address.

Logging In With Your Username on Different Devices

On desktop and web browsers, enter your username in the login field exactly as it appears in your account settings — usernames are case-sensitive, so "JohnDoe" is different from "johndoe". On mobile apps, you can log in with either your username or your email address; both work the same way.

If you are logging in on a shared device, do not check the "Remember me" box unless you want your account to stay logged in for the next person who uses that device. On public computers like library or school machines, always log out completely after you finish — click the down arrow next to your profile picture and select "Log out".

Changing Your Username or Display Name

Your Spotify username cannot be changed once it is created. If you want a different login name, you would need to create a new account with a different username. However, you can change your display name — the name that shows on your profile to other users — at any time in your account settings.

To change your display name, go to Account settings and look for "Profile" or "Display name". Type in the new name you want to use and save the changes. This does not affect your login username, and other users will see your new display name on your profile and playlists.

Keeping Your Account find

Use a password that is unique to Spotify and not used on any other website. If you use the same password everywhere and one site gets hacked, someone could access your Spotify account and change your password or email address. A strong password has at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

If you think someone else has accessed your account, change your password when ready and review your account activity. In Account settings, scroll down to "Apps and devices" to see where your account is currently logged in. If you see a device or location you do not recognize, click "Sign out" next to it to remove that access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my username the same as my email address?

No. Your username is a separate name you chose when you created your account. Your email address is what you use to recover your account if you forget your password. You can log in with either your username or email address, but they are not the same thing.

Can I change my username?

No, Spotify usernames cannot be changed after your account is created. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Spotify account. You can change your display name — the name shown on your profile — but not your login username.

What if I created my account with Facebook or Apple ID?

You do not have a traditional username in that case. You log in by clicking "Log in with Facebook" or "Log in with Apple" on the Spotify login page. You can still reset your password through the email address linked to your Facebook or Apple account.

How long does a password reset take?

The reset email usually arrives within a few minutes. Once you click the link and create a new password, you can log in right away. If the email does not arrive after 10 minutes, check your spam folder or try requesting another reset.

Can I log in to Spotify on multiple devices at once?

Yes. You can be logged in on your phone, computer, tablet, and other devices simultaneously. However, Spotify's free plan limits you to one device playing music at a time, while the paid plan allows multiple devices to play at once.