Where to find your username on Spotify
Your Spotify username is in your account settings, and the path depends on whether you are on a phone, computer, or the web player. The fastest route is the web player at spotify.com — log in, click your profile picture in the top right, select "Profile", and your username appears right below your display name. On a phone or desktop app, the same information is one menu deeper, but the steps are identical once you know where to look.
Your username is different from your display name. The display name is what friends see and what you can change anytime. Your username is permanent, cannot be changed, and is what Spotify uses to identify your account behind the scenes. Many people confuse the two, so if you see a name you recognize but it does not look like a username, you are probably looking at the display name instead.
Key Takeaways
- On the web player, log in, click your profile picture, and select "Profile" to see your username directly below your display name.
- On the Spotify app for phone or computer, tap or click your profile picture, then "Profile", then scroll down to find your username in the account section.
- Your username is permanent and cannot be changed, while your display name can be edited anytime.
- If you created your account with Facebook or Apple, your username may be a string of numbers rather than a word you chose yourself.
Finding your username on the web player
Open spotify.com in any browser and log in with your email and password. Once you are on the home page, look for your profile picture in the top right corner — it is usually a small circular image or a default icon if you have not set one. Click it, and a dropdown menu appears with several options.
Select "Profile" from that menu. The page that opens shows your display name at the top, and directly underneath it, in smaller text, is your username. Write it down or take a screenshot if you need to share it — this is the permanent identifier for your account.
Finding your username on the mobile app
Open the Spotify app on your phone and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. On iPhone it looks like a person silhouette; on Android it is usually your profile picture or a default icon. This takes you to your profile page.
Scroll down on this page until you see a section labeled "Account" or "Profile Settings". Your username appears in this section, usually near the top. If you see only your display name and email, scroll down further — the username is always there, but the exact position varies slightly between app versions.
Finding your username on the desktop app
Click your profile picture in the top right corner of the Spotify desktop process. A menu drops down with several choices. Select "Profile" to open your profile page in a new window.
Your username appears on this page below your display name, just as it does on the web player. The layout is the same across all platforms — once you know the username is always directly under the display name, you can find it anywhere in seconds.
What to do if you cannot find your username
If you logged in with Facebook or Apple instead of creating a Spotify account directly, your username may be a long string of numbers that Spotify generated automatically. This is still your real username — it just does not look like a word. You cannot change it to something more readable, but you can change your display name to anything you want, and that is what friends see when you share playlists or follow each other.
If you are still stuck, log out completely and log back in to refresh the page. Sometimes the profile page does not load fully on the first try. If the username section remains blank after logging out and back in, contact Spotify Support through the help section of your account settings — they can confirm your username for you.
Why you might need your username
Spotify usernames are used when you want to share your profile link with someone who does not have you as a friend yet, or when you are troubleshooting account issues with Spotify Support. Some third-party apps that connect to Spotify also ask for your username to pull your listening history or playlist data.
Knowing where to find it saves time when any of these situations come up. Your username is the quickest way to point someone directly to your profile without having to send them a long link or search for your name manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Spotify username?
No. Your username is permanent and cannot be changed once your account is created. You can change your display name — the name friends see — but the username stays the same for the life of the account. If you created your account with a username you no longer like, your only option is to create a new Spotify account.
Is my username the same as my email address?
Not necessarily. If you signed up with an email, Spotify may have created a separate username for you. Check your profile to see which one you have. Your email and username are two different pieces of information, and you can log in with either one.
What if I forgot my password but remember my username?
Go to spotify.com and click "Log in". At the bottom of the login box, select "Can't log in?" and enter your username or email. Spotify will send you a password reset link. You do not need to remember your password to recover your account — either your username or email works.
Can someone else see my username?
Yes. Your username is public and visible to anyone who looks at your profile. Friends can see it, and anyone with a direct link to your profile can see it too. Your username is not private information, so do not worry about sharing it if you need to.