Where to find your username in Spotify

Your Spotify username appears in your account settings on any device where you're logged in. On desktop, open Spotify, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Profile," and your username displays at the top of the page. On mobile, tap the home icon, select your profile picture in the top right, and your username appears under your display name.

If you're on the web version at spotify.com, log in, click your profile icon in the top right, choose "Profile," and your username is shown on that page. The username is the handle you use to log in — it's different from your display name, which is what other people see when you share playlists or follow them.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is the login handle you created when you signed up, not the display name that appears to other users.
  • Desktop users can find it by clicking their profile icon and selecting "Profile" from the dropdown menu.
  • Mobile users tap their profile picture on the home screen and look under their display name for the username.
  • The web version at spotify.com shows your username in the same location as the desktop app.
  • If you created your account through Facebook or Apple, your username may be an auto-generated string of numbers and letters.

Desktop app steps

Open Spotify on your computer and look for your profile icon — a small circle with your profile picture or initials — in the top right corner of the window. Click it once to open a dropdown menu with several options.

Select "Profile" from that menu. A new window or tab will open showing your profile page. Your username appears near the top, usually just below your display name. It's a single word or string with no spaces, and it's the name you type into the login field when you sign in. The username will be in a smaller font than your display name, making it straightforward to distinguish between the two.

Mobile app steps

On iPhone or Android, open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, you'll see your profile picture or a circle with your initials — tap it.

Your profile page opens. Below your display name (the name other people see), you'll find your username in smaller text. This is the handle you use to log in. If you don't see it when ready, scroll down slightly — on some phones it appears just below the display name, while on others it may require a small scroll to become visible.

Web version at spotify.com

Log into Spotify at spotify.com using your username and password. Once you're logged in, click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page.

A dropdown menu appears. Click "Profile" to go to your profile page. Your username is displayed at the top of the page, below your display name. The layout is the same across all browsers and devices, whether you're using Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.

What to do if you can't find it

If you created your Spotify account through Facebook or Apple Sign-In, your username may be a long string of numbers and letters that Spotify generated automatically. This is still your username — it's just not something you chose yourself. You can still use it to log in to your account on any device.

If you're still having trouble locating it, try logging out completely and looking at the login screen. Your username is the text field where you enter your login credentials. You can also check any confirmation emails from Spotify sent when you first signed up — they often include your username in the message body or as part of your account details.

Why you might need your username

Your Spotify username is useful when you want to share your profile with someone else, create a shareable link to your profile, or connect Spotify to other apps and services. Some third-party tools that work with Spotify ask for your username rather than your email address when setting up integrations.

Your username is also what appears in the URL of your profile page. If your username is "jsmith42," your profile link would be spotify.com/user/jsmith42. This is the link you can send to friends so they can follow you or see what you're listening to. Many music discovery apps and playlist-sharing websites also require your username to pull your listening data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my username the same as my display name?

No. Your display name is what other people see when you follow them or share playlists. Your username is your login handle — the name you type when you sign in. You can change your display name anytime, but your username is permanent.

Can I change my username?

Spotify does not allow you to change your username after you create it. If you need a different login handle, you would need to create a new account. Your display name can be changed anytime in your account settings.

What if I forgot my username?

Go to spotify.com and click "Log in." Below the login fields, select "Can't log in?" and enter the email address connected to your account. Spotify will send you a password reset link, and you can use that email address to log back in. Once logged in, you can find your username in your profile settings.

Is my username private or can others see it?

Your username is public. Anyone with your profile link can see it, and it appears in your shareable profile URL. However, only you can use it to log into your account — others cannot access your account with just your username.