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Your Spotify username appears in your account settings under "Profile." Open Spotify on any device, select your profile icon in the top right corner, and click "Profile." The username is listed at the top of the page, right below your display name. If you use Spotify on mobile, tap the home icon, then your profile picture, then "View Profile" — your username appears near the top.

The username is different from your display name. Your display name is what friends see when you share playlists or send messages. Your username is the handle you use to log in and the one other people need if they want to find your public profile directly.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username is in your account settings under "Profile," separate from your display name.
  • On desktop, go to your profile icon in the top right and select "Profile" to see it when ready.
  • On mobile, tap your profile picture from the home screen, then "View Profile" to find your username.
  • If you cannot remember your username, you can change it to something new in the same settings menu.

Finding it on desktop Spotify

Open Spotify and look for your profile icon — usually a small circle with your photo or initials — in the top right corner of the window. Click it and select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. You will see your username displayed prominently near the top of the page, often in a format like @yourname or just yourname depending on your account.

If you are logged into Spotify through a web browser instead of the desktop app, the same method works. Go to spotify.com, click your profile icon in the top right, and select "Profile." Your username will be visible on the page that loads.

Finding it on mobile (iPhone or Android)

Tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, tap your profile picture or initials. Select "View Profile" from the menu. Your username appears near the top of your profile page, usually displayed as a clickable link or text field.

On some versions of the Spotify app, you may see "Profile" listed directly in the menu instead of "View Profile." Either way, once you reach your profile page, the username is one of the first pieces of information shown.

What to do if you forgot your username

You do not need to remember your username to use Spotify — you can log in with your email address instead. However, if you want to know what your username is or change it, go to your profile settings. In the same "Profile" section where you found your username, you can edit it by clicking "Edit Profile" and changing the username field to something new.

Spotify allows you to change your username, though there may be a waiting period between changes. If you have not changed it recently, you should be able to update it when ready. The new username takes effect right away and is what people will see if they search for your public profile.

Where you use your Spotify username

Your username is the handle people use to find your public profile. If you share a link to your profile with someone, it includes your username in the URL. You also use it if someone asks for your Spotify handle to follow you or view your playlists.

You do not need your username to log into Spotify — your email address works for that. But if you want to share your profile or let people find you on Spotify, your username is what they need. It is also the name that appears on any public playlists you create.

Checking your username on Spotify Web Player

If you use Spotify through a web browser at spotify.com, the process is the same as the desktop app. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Profile." Your username displays on the page that opens. You can also edit it from this page if you want to change it.

The web player shows your username in the same location as the desktop and mobile apps, so the information is consistent across all versions of Spotify. If you cannot find it in one place, try another device — the username is the same everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Spotify username the same as my email address?

No. Your email is what you use to log in. Your username is a separate handle that you choose and that appears on your public profile. You can log in with your email but share your username with friends.

Can I change my Spotify username?

Yes. Go to your profile settings, click "Edit Profile," and change the username field. Spotify may limit how often you can change it, but you can usually update it if you have not changed it recently.

What if I see a username but I do not remember creating one?

Spotify creates a default username for you when you sign up, often based on your email or a random string of characters. You can change it to something you prefer by editing your profile.

Do I need my username to log into Spotify?

No. You log in with your email address and password. Your username is only used if you want to share your profile with others or let them find you on Spotify.