Where to find your username in Spotify settings
Your Spotify username is in your account settings, and the fastest way there depends on whether you use the app or a web browser. On any device, go to your profile picture or account icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" or "Settings". Look for a section labeled "Username" or "Profile" — your username appears there as a single word or phrase without spaces.
If you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID instead of creating a Spotify account directly, your username may be an auto-generated string of numbers and letters rather than something you chose. This is still your official username for sharing playlists, adding friends, or letting others find your profile.
Key Takeaways
- Your username is always in your account settings under your profile picture, accessible from any device where you log in.
- If you signed up through Facebook or Apple, Spotify may have created a username automatically, which you can change in settings.
- Your username is different from your display name — the display name is what friends see, while the username is your unique identifier.
- Once you know your username, you can share your profile link directly with others or use it to connect on music platforms that sync with Spotify.
The difference between username and display name
Spotify lets you set two different identifiers: your username and your display name. Your username is permanent and unique — no two accounts can have the same one. Your display name is what appears next to your activity when you share playlists or follow friends, and you can change it anytime.
When someone searches for you on Spotify, they are looking for either your username or your display name. If you want to make yourself straightforward to find, a display name that matches your username or your real name works best. You can set your display name in the same settings area where you see your username.
How to change your username if you do not like the current one
If Spotify assigned you an auto-generated username and you want something more personal, you can change it once. Go to your account settings, find the username field, and select "Edit" or the pencil icon next to it. Spotify allows one free change per account, so choose carefully — after that, you cannot change it again without contacting Spotify support.
Your new username must be between 3 and 30 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters. Spotify will tell you when ready if the username you want is already taken. If it is, try adding a number or abbreviation to make it unique.
Finding your username on the Spotify web player
If you use Spotify in a web browser instead of the app, the process is the same but slightly different to navigate. Log in at spotify.com, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Account". Your username appears on the account page under your profile information. From here you can also edit your display name, email, and password.
The web player shows your username more prominently than the mobile app does, so this is often the easiest place to find it if you are unsure. You can also copy your profile link directly from this page, which includes your username in the URL.
Using your username to share your profile
Once you know your username, you can share your Spotify profile with others in several ways. The simplest is to copy your profile link from your account settings — it looks like spotify.com/user/[your-username]. You can paste this link anywhere and anyone can click it to follow you or see your public playlists.
You can also share individual playlists by right-clicking on them and selecting "Share", which generates a link specific to that playlist. Some third-party music apps and websites ask for your Spotify username to connect your account — this is safe as long as you are on the official Spotify site or a well-known music service.
What to do if you cannot find your username
If you have looked in your account settings and cannot locate your username, check that you are logged into the correct account. Some people have multiple Spotify accounts without realizing it — if you signed up through different email addresses or social media accounts, you may be looking at the wrong profile.
If you are still stuck, Spotify support can confirm your username for you. Go to support.spotify.com, select "Account and login", and describe your issue. Support staff can look up your account by email address and tell you your username. This usually takes a few hours to a day for a response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone else use my username?
No. Spotify usernames are unique — once you claim one, no other account can use it. If you see someone with a username similar to yours, it is a different person with a slightly different spelling or numbers added.
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 identifier for your profile. You can change your email in settings, but your username can only be changed once.
What if I forgot my password but remember my username?
Go to spotify.com/login and select "Can't log in?". Enter your email address (not your username) and Spotify will send you a password reset link. You do not need your username to recover your account.
Can I make my username private so people cannot find me?
Your username itself is not private, but you can make your profile private so others cannot see your playlists or activity. Go to settings, select "Privacy", and toggle off "Make my profile public". People can still find you if they have your direct profile link.
Why does my username have numbers in it when I did not choose them?
If you signed up through Facebook or Apple ID, Spotify auto-generated your username. You can change it once to something you prefer by going to account settings and selecting edit next to your username.