Where to find your username on Spotify

Your Spotify username is the handle you chose when you created your account — the name that appears in your profile URL and that other people use to find you. You can see it in the Spotify app or on the web player in under a minute. The fastest route is to open your account settings, where Spotify displays it next to "Username" in plain text.

If you have not looked at your account settings in years, you might be surprised by what you chose. Spotify usernames are permanent and cannot be changed, so whatever you picked on day one is still there. That matters if you want to share your profile with someone or if you are trying to troubleshoot why a friend cannot find you by name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is shown in your account settings under "Username" and is the same name that appears in your profile URL.
  • Usernames are permanent — Spotify does not allow you to change yours after you create it.
  • You can view your username on the web player, the desktop app, or the mobile app using the same steps.
  • If you cannot remember your username, checking your account settings is faster than asking Spotify support.

Finding your username on the web player

Open Spotify in a web browser and log in if you are not already signed in. Look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the screen and click it. A menu will drop down with several options.

Select "Account" or "Profile" from that menu — the exact wording depends on whether you are using Spotify Free or Premium, but both routes lead to the same place. You will land on a page that shows your account details. Scroll down slightly until you see the line that says "Username" followed by your handle in a text field. That is your Spotify username.

Finding your username on the desktop app

Open the Spotify desktop app and make sure you are logged in. In the top right corner, you will see your profile icon or name. Click it to open a small menu.

Select "Account" from the menu. This opens your account page in a web browser window. From there, follow the same steps as the web player: scroll to find "Username" and read the text next to it. The desktop app does not display your username directly in the app itself, so it always routes you to the web version of your account settings.

Finding your username on mobile

Open the Spotify mobile app on your phone or tablet and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, tap your profile icon — it usually shows your initials or a photo.

Tap "Account" or "Settings" depending on your device and app version. You will see a list of options. Look for "Username" in that list and tap it. Your username will appear on the next screen. On some versions of the mobile app, your username also shows at the very top of your profile page, so you can often spot it without entering settings at all.

What to do if you see a display name instead

Spotify lets you set a display name that is different from your username. Your display name is what appears on your profile to other people, but your username is what you use to share your profile link or add friends. They are not the same thing.

If you see a name in your profile that does not look like a username — for example, "Sarah's Music" instead of "sarah.music.2019" — that is your display name. Keep scrolling in your account settings to find the "Username" field below it. The username is always the one that matters for sharing and searching.

Using your username to share your profile

Once you know your username, you can share your Spotify profile with anyone. Your profile URL follows this pattern: open.spotify.com/user/[your-username]. Replace [your-username] with your actual username and send that link to a friend. They can click it to follow you or see what you are listening to, depending on your privacy settings.

You can also share your profile directly from Spotify by opening your profile page and looking for a share button — usually a link icon or a "Share" option. Spotify will generate the correct URL for you, so you do not have to type it yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No. Spotify does not allow username changes after you create your account. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Spotify account. Your current username is permanent, even if you change your display name or email address.

Is my username the same as my email address?

No. Your email address and username are separate. You log in with your email address, but your username is the handle you chose during signup. You can see both in your account settings, and they are usually different.

Why can't my friend find me by username?

Spotify's search does not always find users by username alone. Your friend may need to use your profile link instead, or search for your display name if you have set one. You can also add them directly if you know their username or email address.

What if I forgot my username and cannot log in?

If you cannot log in to your account, go to the Spotify login page and click "Can't log in?" You can recover your account using your email address. Once you are logged in, follow the steps above to find your username in account settings.

Does my username appear in my Spotify profile URL?

Yes. Your profile URL always contains your username: open.spotify.com/user/[your-username]. If you know your profile URL, you already know your username — it is the part after "/user/".