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. It's the handle that appears in your profile URL and the one other people use to find you on Spotify. You can find it in seconds by opening your account settings on any device where you're logged in.

The simplest route is to go to account.spotify.com in a web browser while logged in, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Profile". Your username appears right below your display name. If you're on a phone or tablet, you can also open the Spotify app, tap the home icon, select your profile picture, and look for the username listed under your display name.

Write down your username exactly as it appears — Spotify usernames are case-sensitive when other people search for you, though the system itself doesn't care about capital letters when you log in.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username is the handle you created during signup, visible in your profile URL and different from your display name or email.
  • The web version at account.spotify.com shows your username when ready when you click your profile picture and select "Profile".
  • The Spotify app on phone or tablet displays your username in your profile section, below your display name.
  • Usernames are case-sensitive when other people search for you, so copy it exactly as shown in your settings.

Finding your username on the Spotify website

Open a web browser and go to account.spotify.com. Make sure you're logged into the Spotify account you want to check — if you're not, click "Log In" and enter your email and password.

Once you're logged in, look for your profile picture in the top right corner of the page. Click it, and a small menu will drop down. Select "Profile" from that menu. You'll be taken to your public profile page, and your username will appear directly under your display name at the top of the page. It will look like a single word or phrase with no spaces — for example, "sarah.music.2019" or "jamesplaylist".

If you don't see a profile picture in the top right, you may not be logged in. Refresh the page and log in again with your email address and password.

Finding your username in the Spotify app

Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see several icons — tap the home icon (it looks like a house) if you're not already on the home screen.

In the top right corner of the home screen, tap your profile picture. This takes you to your profile page within the app. Your username will be displayed below your display name. It's the same username that appears on the website, so you'll see the same handle here.

On some older versions of the Spotify app, you may need to tap "Settings" instead and then select "View Profile" to see your username. If you can't find it in your profile, check that you're logged into the correct account.

What to do if you can't find your username

If you log in and don't see a username listed anywhere in your profile, it's possible your account was created before Spotify assigned usernames to all accounts. Very old accounts sometimes lack a username, though this is rare.

In that case, you can create a username. On the website at account.spotify.com, go to your profile and look for an option to "Create a username" or "Set username". Choose a username that hasn't been taken by another user, and Spotify will assign it to your account. Once you create one, it cannot be changed, so choose carefully.

If you're still stuck, Spotify's support page at support.spotify.com has a live chat option where you can describe what you're seeing. Have your email address ready when you contact them.

Why you might need your username

Your username is what other Spotify users type into the search bar to find your profile and see your playlists. It's also the part of your profile URL that comes after "open.spotify.com/user/" — so if your username is "sarah.music.2019", your profile link is "open.spotify.com/user/sarah.music.2019".

You'll need your username if you want to share your profile with someone, collaborate on a playlist, or let friends follow you on Spotify. It's different from your display name, which is what appears next to your activity in other people's feeds — you can change your display name anytime, but your username stays the same once it's created.

The difference between username, display name, and email

These three identifiers do different jobs on Spotify, and it's straightforward to mix them up. Your email address is what you use to log in — it's private and only you and Spotify see it. Your display name is what shows up next to your activity when you listen to music or follow playlists; you can change it anytime by going to account.spotify.com, clicking your profile picture, and selecting "Edit Profile". Your username is the permanent handle other people use to find you; it cannot be changed once created.

When someone asks for your Spotify profile, they're asking for your username, not your email or display name. If you give them your username, they can search for you in the app and see your public profile and playlists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No. Once you create a username, it's permanent and cannot be changed. You can change your display name as many times as you want, but the username stays the same. If you dislike your username, your only option is to create a new Spotify account with a different username.

Is my username the same as my display name?

No, they're separate. Your display name is what appears next to your activity in other people's feeds and can be changed anytime. Your username is the permanent handle people use to search for you. You can have a display name like "Sarah" and a username like "sarah.music.2019".

What if someone else already took the username I want?

Spotify usernames are first-come, first-served. If the username you want is taken, you'll need to choose a different one. Try adding numbers, periods, or underscores to make it unique — for example, "sarah.music.2019" instead of "sarah".

Do I need a username to use Spotify?

You need a username to share your profile with others or let them follow you. If you only listen to music privately and don't share your profile, you can use Spotify without creating one, though most accounts have one assigned automatically.

Where do I find my username on my profile URL?

Your profile URL looks like "open.spotify.com/user/yourusername". Everything after "/user/" is your username. If your URL is "open.spotify.com/user/sarah.music.2019", your username is "sarah.music.2019".