Where to find your username on Spotify

Your Spotify username appears in your account settings, and the path depends on whether you are using the app or a web browser. On any device, go to your account menu — usually marked with your profile picture or initials in the top right corner — and select "Account" or "Settings". From there, look for a section labeled "Username" or "Profile". The username is the text handle you chose when you created your account, not your display name (which can be different).

If you cannot find it in settings, your username also appears on your public profile page. Log into Spotify on the web, click your profile picture, and select "Profile". The URL in your browser's address bar will show your username: it looks like open.spotify.com/user/your-username-here. That text after "/user/" is your actual username.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is found in Account Settings under "Username" or "Profile" on both the app and web version.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the username is the handle you set at signup, and the display name is what friends see.
  • If you cannot locate it in settings, your username appears in the URL of your public profile page on the web.
  • You cannot change your username after creating your account, so if you need a different one, you must create a new Spotify account.

Finding your username in the Spotify app

Open the Spotify app on your phone or computer and tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner. A menu will appear with several options. Select "Profile" or "Account Settings" — the exact wording varies by device and app version. Once you are in your profile or account section, scroll down until you see a field labeled "Username". This is the handle associated with your account.

On some versions of the app, the username appears at the very top of your profile page, just below your display name. If you see two different names, the shorter one without spaces is usually your username. The longer or more formal name is your display name, which you can change anytime but your username cannot be altered.

Finding your username on the Spotify website

Go to spotify.com and log in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. Your public profile page will load, and you can see your username displayed prominently near the top, often just below your profile picture.

The easiest way to copy your username from the website is to look at the URL in your browser's address bar. It will read something like open.spotify.com/user/yourspotifyusername. Everything after "/user/" is your username. You can highlight and copy this text directly from the address bar without having to type it out.

The difference between username and display name

Spotify accounts have two separate name fields, and many people confuse them. Your username is the unique handle you created when you signed up — it cannot contain spaces, is usually all lowercase, and is what other people use to find you or share playlists with you. Your display name is what appears to your friends and on your public profile, and you can change it anytime you want.

If you want to share your profile with someone, give them your username, not your display name. If you want to change how your name appears to friends, you are changing your display name, which is a different setting. Display name changes are made in the same account settings area, usually on a separate line from your username.

What to do if you cannot find your username

If you have looked in your account settings and the username field is blank or missing, you may have created your account using Facebook or Apple ID login instead of an email address. In that case, Spotify may not have assigned you a traditional username. You can still be found by your display name, and other users can search for you that way.

If you need a username for a specific reason — such as sharing your profile or connecting with another service — you can create one. Go to your account settings, find the username field, and enter a new handle that no one else has claimed. Once you set it, you cannot change it again, so choose carefully. If the username you want is already taken, try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique.

Sharing your username with others

Once you have found your username, you can share it with friends so they can follow you or view your playlists. In the Spotify app, go to your profile and look for a "Share" button — it usually looks like a link icon or an arrow pointing outward. Tap it and choose how you want to share: you can copy a link to your profile, send it via text or email, or share it on social media.

When you share your profile link, it includes your username in the URL. Friends who click the link will see your public profile, your followers, and any playlists you have made public. They can follow you from there without needing to know your username separately, but if someone asks for it directly, you now know exactly where to find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No, Spotify usernames cannot be changed after you create your account. If you want a different username, you must create a new Spotify account. Your display name can be changed anytime, but that is different from your username.

Is my username the same as my email address?

No. Your email is what you use to log in, but your username is a separate handle you chose during signup. If you created your account with Facebook or Apple ID, you may not have a traditional username at all.

Why do I need my username?

Your username lets other people find and follow you on Spotify. You also need it if you are connecting Spotify to another service or app that asks for your Spotify handle. Some third-party tools that track your listening habits also require your username.

Can someone find me on Spotify if they only know my display name?

Yes, they can search for your display name in Spotify and find your profile that way. They do not need your username to locate you, though having your username makes it faster and more direct.