Where to find your username on Spotify

Your Spotify username is visible in your account settings on any device where you're logged in. The fastest way is to open Spotify on your phone or computer, go to your profile, and look for the account section — the username appears there as a string of letters and numbers, often different from your display name.

If you're on a computer, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Account", and scroll to the "Username" field. On a phone, tap the home icon, then your profile picture at the top right, then "View Profile", and your username displays under your display name. The username is what you'd share if someone wanted to follow you or collaborate on a playlist.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is found in account settings and is different from your display name — it's the handle Spotify assigned when you created your account.
  • On desktop, go to your profile icon, select Account, and look for the Username field in the settings page.
  • On mobile, tap your profile picture, select View Profile, and your username appears directly under your display name.
  • Your username cannot be changed after account creation, so if you want a different public name, you can change your display name instead.

Desktop: Step-by-step through account settings

Open Spotify on your computer and log in if you're not already. Click the circular profile icon in the top right corner of the window — it shows your profile picture or initials. A dropdown menu appears with several options.

Select "Account" from that menu. You'll be taken to your account page in a web browser. Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Username" — it will show a string of characters that is your unique Spotify identifier. This is the username you need if you're sharing your profile link or setting up integrations with other apps.

Mobile: Finding it in your profile view

Open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. At the top right, you'll see your profile picture or initials — tap it. This takes you to your profile page.

Your display name appears at the top in large text. Directly below it, in smaller gray text, is your username. This is the permanent identifier Spotify assigned to your account. If you want to change how your name appears to other users, you can edit your display name from this same profile page, but your username itself stays the same.

Why your username and display name are different

Spotify lets you have both a username and a display name because they serve different purposes. Your username is permanent and unique — it's assigned when you create your account and cannot be changed. It's the technical identifier Spotify uses behind the scenes and what appears in your profile URL.

Your display name is what other users see when you follow them, comment on playlists, or show up in their followers list. You can change your display name as many times as you want, but your username stays fixed. This separation means you can update how you present yourself publicly without losing the permanent identifier that apps and services use to connect to your account.

What to do if you can't find your username

If you've followed the steps above and don't see a username field, check that you're logged into the account you're looking for. Some accounts created through third-party sign-ups (like Facebook or Apple) may not have a traditional username displayed in the same way — in those cases, your email address functions as your account identifier.

If you're still stuck, sign out completely and sign back in. Sometimes the page needs to refresh to display all account details. If you're using a very old account, the username field might be labeled differently, but it will still be in the account or profile settings section.

Using your username to share your profile

Once you have your username, you can use it to create a shareable profile link. Your Spotify profile URL follows the pattern open.spotify.com/user/[your-username]. You can share this link with friends so they can follow you or see what you're listening to.

Your username is also what you'd provide if you're connecting Spotify to a third-party app or service that needs your Spotify account information. Many music apps, Discord bots, and playlist tools ask for your username to pull data from your account or display your listening activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No, your username is permanent and cannot be changed after account creation. If you want a different public name, you can change your display name instead, which is what other users see on playlists and in their followers list.

Is my username the same as my email address?

Not necessarily. If you created your account with an email and password, you have a separate username. If you signed up through Facebook or Apple, your account may not have a traditional username — your email serves as your identifier instead.

What if I forgot my username and can't log in?

Use your email address and password to log in instead. Once you're in your account, follow the steps above to find your username. You don't need your username to sign into Spotify — your email works just fine.

Can someone else have the same username as me?

No, usernames are unique. Each Spotify account has its own username that no other account can use. This is why usernames are permanent — they're how Spotify keeps accounts distinct.