Where to find your username on Spotify
Your Spotify username is a unique identifier that appears in your profile URL and is different from your display name. The fastest way to find it is to open Spotify on any device, go to your profile, and look at the web address in your browser — your username is the string of characters after open.spotify.com/user/. If you are on the mobile app, you can tap your profile picture, then tap your name at the top, and your username will appear below your display name.
If you set up your account through Facebook or Apple, your username may be a string of numbers and letters rather than something you chose yourself. This is normal and works the same way as a custom username for sharing playlists, following friends, or letting others find your profile.
Key Takeaways
- Your Spotify username appears in your profile URL after open.spotify.com/user/ and is different from your display name.
- On the web, log into Spotify, click your profile picture in the top right, and your username displays on your profile page.
- On mobile, tap your profile picture, then tap your name at the top to see your username listed below your display name.
- If you created your account through Facebook or Apple, your username is an auto-generated string of characters you cannot change.
Finding your username on the Spotify web player
Log into your Spotify account at spotify.com. Click your profile picture in the top right corner of the page — it will be a small circular image or your initials. A dropdown menu will appear with options including "Profile" and "Account".
Click "Profile" to open your profile page. At the top of the page, you will see your display name. Below that, your username appears in smaller text. You can also look at the URL in your browser's address bar — it will read open.spotify.com/user/[your username]. Copy this username if you need to share it with someone or use it to log into a third-party app.
Finding your username on the Spotify mobile app
Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen — it looks like a circle with a person inside. This takes you to your profile page.
At the top of the screen, you will see your display name in large text. Directly below it, your username appears in smaller gray text. If you do not see it when ready, scroll up slightly to make sure you are at the very top of your profile. This username is what you share with others when you want them to find your profile or follow you.
What to do if you cannot find your username
If you are logged out of Spotify, you cannot view your username. Log back in with your email address and password, or use your Facebook or Apple account if that is how you signed up. Once you are logged in, follow the steps above for either the web or mobile app.
If you are logged in but do not see a username listed on your profile page, your account may have been created through a third-party service like Facebook or Apple without a custom username assigned. In this case, Spotify generates a username automatically — usually a string of numbers and letters. This auto-generated username is still your real username and works for all the same purposes as a custom one.
Using your username to share your profile
Once you have your username, you can share your Spotify profile with others by sending them your profile link. The link format is open.spotify.com/user/[your username]. You can copy this directly from your browser's address bar when you are on your profile page, or you can tap the share button (usually three dots or a share icon) on your profile and select "Copy Link".
Your username also works for connecting with third-party apps that integrate with Spotify, such as music discovery tools or playlist managers. When a service asks for your Spotify username, enter exactly what appears on your profile page — it is case-sensitive in some contexts, so copy and paste when possible to avoid errors.
The difference between username and display name
Your display name is what your friends see next to your activity in Spotify — it is the name you chose or that was imported from Facebook or Apple. You can change your display name anytime by going to your account settings. Your username, by contrast, is permanent and cannot be changed. It is the identifier Spotify uses for your profile URL and for technical purposes.
This matters because if someone asks for your "Spotify name," they might mean either one. If they want to follow you or find your profile, they need your username. If they just want to know what name to call you in Spotify, your display name is what they will see. When in doubt, share both — your display name and your username — so there is no confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Spotify username?
No, your username is permanent and cannot be changed once your account is created. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Spotify account. However, you can change your display name, which is what appears next to your activity, by going to your account settings.
Is my username the same as my email address?
No. Your email address is what you use to log in, but your username is a separate identifier that appears in your profile URL. You can have an email address and a username that look completely different.
Why does my username look like random numbers and letters?
If you created your account through Facebook or Apple instead of entering an email address, Spotify auto-generates a username for you. This is a normal username and works exactly the same as a custom one — you just did not choose it yourself.
Do I need my username to log into Spotify?
No. You log into Spotify with your email address and password, or through your Facebook or Apple account. Your username is only used for sharing your profile and connecting with other users or apps.
Can other people see my username?
Yes. Your username is public and visible to anyone who visits your profile. It appears in your profile URL and is how other Spotify users can find and follow you.