Check Your Spotify Account Settings

Your Spotify username appears in your account settings, and you can reach it from any device where you're logged in. On desktop, click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account page in a web browser, where your username displays near the top under your display name.

On mobile, open Spotify and tap the Home icon, then your profile picture in the top right. Select "View Profile," and your username appears at the top of the screen, often prefixed with an @ symbol. The exact location shifts slightly between iOS and Android, but it's always visible on your profile page itself.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is different from your display name — the username is what you use to log in and what appears in your profile URL.
  • Desktop users can find their username by clicking their profile icon and selecting Account, then looking near the top of the page.
  • Mobile users can view their username by tapping their profile picture, selecting View Profile, and checking the top of the screen.
  • If you created your account with Facebook or Apple ID, your username may be a string of numbers and letters rather than a word you chose.

Look at Your Profile URL

The quickest way to spot your username is to look at your profile link. When you're on your profile page, check the web address in your browser's address bar — it reads something like open.spotify.com/user/yourusername. Everything after "/user/" is your username, exactly as you need it to share with others or use in third-party apps.

This method works even if you're not sure where to look in the settings. You can also right-click your profile picture anywhere in Spotify and select "Copy Link to Profile" — when you paste that link, the username is visible in the URL itself.

Find It in Your Email Confirmation

When you first created your Spotify account, the confirmation email sent to your inbox included your username. Search your email for messages from Spotify with subject lines like "Welcome to Spotify" or "Confirm your Spotify account." Open the oldest one from when you signed up, and your username appears in the body of the message.

This method is most useful if you've forgotten your username entirely and can't access your account settings. Keep in mind that if you created your account through Facebook or Apple ID rather than with an email address, Spotify may have assigned you a username automatically — it won't be something you chose, but it's still your official username.

Understand the Difference Between Username and Display Name

Spotify lets you set a display name separately from your username, which confuses many people. Your username is what you use to log in and what appears in your profile URL — it's permanent and can't be changed. Your display name is what shows up on your playlists and what friends see when you follow them — you can change this anytime.

If you're looking for what to share with someone so they can find you on Spotify, you want your username, not your display name. The username is the unique identifier that works across the platform, while the display name is just what you call yourself publicly.

What to Do If You Can't Remember Your Password

If you can't log in to see your username, go to spotify.com/login and click "Can't log in?" below the password field. Enter the email address you used to create your account, and Spotify sends you a password reset link. Once you reset your password and log back in, you can follow the steps above to find your username.

If you don't remember which email address you used, check your email inbox for any messages from Spotify — the confirmation email will show you which address is tied to your account. If you still can't find it, Spotify's support page lets you contact their team directly with proof of account ownership.

Share Your Username Safely

Once you have your username, you can share it with friends so they can follow you or collaborate on playlists. Your username is public information — anyone who knows it can find your profile and see your public playlists. This is by design and poses no security risk, since your username alone doesn't let anyone access your account or change your password.

If you want to share your profile without typing out your username, use Spotify's built-in share feature. On desktop, right-click your profile picture and select "Copy Link to Profile." On mobile, tap your profile picture, then the share icon, and choose how you want to send the link. This is faster than typing your username and works across all platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No, your Spotify username is permanent and cannot be changed once your account is created. If you dislike your username, your only option is to create a new Spotify account with a different username. Your display name can be changed anytime, but that's different from your username.

Is my Spotify username the same as my email address?

Not necessarily. If you signed up with an email address, you may have chosen a custom username during setup, or Spotify may have assigned one automatically. Check your account settings or profile URL to see what your actual username is — it's often different from your email.

What if I created my account through Facebook or Apple ID?

Spotify assigns you a username automatically in these cases, usually a string of numbers and letters. You can find it in your account settings or profile URL. You cannot change it, but you can set a custom display name that shows up on your playlists instead.

Do I need my username to log in to Spotify?

No, you log in with your email address or the phone number associated with your account, not your username. Your username is mainly used to share your profile with others or to connect with third-party apps that integrate with Spotify.