The fastest way to find your username
Your Spotify username is the name you chose when you created your account — not your display name, and not your email address. You can find it in your account settings on any device where you're logged in. Open Spotify, go to your profile menu, select "Account", and look for the line that says "Username". That's the name you use to share your profile link with other people.
If you're already logged into Spotify on a phone, computer, or web browser, this takes about 30 seconds. If you've forgotten your password and can't log in, you'll need to reset it first through Spotify's website before you can see your username.
Key Takeaways
- Your Spotify username appears in your Account settings under a line labeled "Username" — it's different from your display name or email.
- You must be logged into Spotify to see your username; if you're locked out, reset your password on Spotify's website first.
- On mobile, go to your profile icon, tap "Settings and privacy", then "Account", and scroll to find your username.
- On a computer or web browser, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Account", and your username will be visible on that page.
- Once you have your username, you can share your profile by giving people the link spotify.com/user/[your-username] or by using Spotify's built-in share button.
Finding your username on a phone or tablet
Open the Spotify app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. On iOS, it's usually a circular icon with your profile picture or initials. On Android, it's the same. Tap "Settings and privacy" from the menu that appears.
Next, tap "Account". Scroll down until you see a line that says "Username" — this is the name you're looking for. It will be a single word or a combination of letters and numbers with no spaces. Write it down or take a screenshot if you need to share it with someone.
Finding your username on a computer or web browser
Go to spotify.com and log in if you're not already. Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page — it's a small circle with your picture or initials. A dropdown menu will appear.
Click "Account" from that menu. You'll be taken to your account overview page. Look for the section labeled "Username" near the top of the page. This is the name you chose when you set up your account. You can copy it directly from this page to share with others.
What to do if you can't log in
If you've forgotten your password and can't access your account, you won't be able to see your username until you regain access. Go to spotify.com and click "Log in" at the top right. Then click "Can't log in?" at the bottom of the login box.
Enter the email address associated with your Spotify account. Spotify will send you a password reset link. Click that link, create a new password, and log back in. Once you're logged in, follow the steps above to find your username in your Account settings.
Understanding the difference between username and display name
Spotify lets you set two different names: your username and your display name. Your username is what you created when you signed up — it's permanent and can't be changed. Your display name is what other people see on your profile and next to your playlists, and you can change it anytime.
If you want to change how your name appears to friends, you can edit your display name in the same Account settings page where you found your username. But your username itself will always stay the same. When you share your profile link with someone, it uses your username, not your display name.
Sharing your profile using your username
Once you have your username, you can create a direct link to your profile: spotify.com/user/[your-username]. For example, if your username is "jsmith1985", your profile link would be spotify.com/user/jsmith1985. You can paste this link anywhere — in a text message, email, or social media — and anyone can click it to see your profile and follow you.
You don't have to manually build the link yourself. In the Spotify app, you can tap your profile icon, then tap the share icon (usually three dots or a share symbol), and Spotify will generate the link for you automatically. This is often faster than typing it out by hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Spotify username?
No. Your username is permanent and cannot be changed once 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, which is what appears on your profile, but not your username.
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 log in, but it's not your username. You can see both in your Account settings, and they are usually different.
What if I see a username I don't recognize in my account settings?
That's the username you chose when you signed up, even if you don't remember picking it. Spotify may have suggested a username based on your name or email, and you may have accepted it without thinking about it. This is still your account's username.
Can someone else use my username?
No. Usernames are unique on Spotify — no two accounts can have the same username. Once your username is taken, no one else can use it, even if you delete your account.