Finding your Spotify username

Your Spotify username is the name you chose when you created your account — not your email address or display name. You can see it by opening Spotify on any device, going to your profile, and looking at the URL in your browser. The username appears after open.spotify.com/user/. If you are on mobile, tap your profile icon, then tap "Profile", and the username shows at the top of the page.

If you signed up using Facebook or Apple ID instead of an email, Spotify assigned you a username automatically. It usually looks like a string of numbers and letters. You can change this username once by going to your account settings on the Spotify website, clicking "Edit profile", and entering a new one. After you change it, you cannot change it again for 30 days.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username appears in the URL when you visit your profile on the web, or at the top of your profile on mobile.
  • If you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID, Spotify created a username for you automatically, and you can change it once every 30 days.
  • Your password is separate from your username and is only needed when you log in on a new device or after you log out.
  • If you forget your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page to reset it by email.
  • Two-factor authentication adds a second security layer and prevents someone else from logging in even if they have your password.

Resetting your password if you forget it

Go to the Spotify login page at spotify.com and click "Forgot your password?" below the password field. Enter the email address connected to your account. Spotify sends a password reset link to that email. Click the link, and you will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. The link expires after one hour, so check your email right away.

If you do not see the reset email, check your spam or junk folder. If it is not there, make sure you are using the correct email address. Some people have multiple Spotify accounts without realizing it. If you cannot remember which email you used, try logging in with each email address you own until one works.

Changing your password when you remember it

Log into your Spotify account on the web at spotify.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account". Under "Password", click "Change password". Enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Click "Change password" to save it.

Your new password takes effect when ready on all devices. If you are logged in on your phone, computer, or other devices, you will be logged out automatically. You will need to log back in with your new password the next time you use Spotify on those devices.

Why your username and password are different

Your username is public — other people can see it and use it to find your playlists or follow you. Your password is private and is only needed when you log in. You cannot log in using your username alone; you must use your email address and password. This separation means someone could know your username and still not access your account.

If you want to keep your account more private, you can change your display name separately from your username. Your display name is what appears on your playlists and profile to other users. Your username is what shows in the URL and is harder to change, so choose it carefully when you first create your account.

Protecting your account with two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication (often called 2FA) adds a second security step when you log in on a new device. After you enter your password, Spotify sends a code to your phone or email, and you must enter that code to finish logging in. This means someone who steals your password cannot access your account without also having access to your phone or email.

To turn on two-factor authentication, log into your account on the web, go to "Account", and look for "Two-factor authentication" under "Login and recovery". Follow the steps to connect your phone number or email. From then on, whenever you log in on a device Spotify has not seen before, you will receive a code. Devices you use regularly will be remembered, so you will not need a code every single time.

What to do if someone else knows your password

Change your password when ready using the steps above. After you change it, go to "Account" on the web and scroll down to "Your devices". You will see a list of all devices currently logged into your account. Click "Sign out" next to any device you do not recognize. This logs out anyone who was using your account on that device.

If you think someone has access to the email address connected to your Spotify account, change that email address too. Go to "Account" and click "Change email". You will need to confirm the new email address before the change takes effect. If you cannot log in at all, use the "Forgot your password?" link to reset your password, then change your email and turn on two-factor authentication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Spotify username the same as my email address?

No. Your username is a separate name you chose or that Spotify created for you. Your email is what you use to log in. You can see your username by visiting your profile on the web — it appears in the URL after "open.spotify.com/user/".

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

No. Once you change your username, you cannot change it back for 30 days. After 30 days, you can change it again, but you cannot return to an old username if someone else has taken it in the meantime.

What happens if I forget both my username and password?

You only need your email and password to log in — your username is not required. If you forget your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the login page and reset it using your email. Your username is just for sharing your profile with others.

Will changing my password log me out on all my devices?

Yes. When you change your password, Spotify logs you out everywhere. You will need to log back in with your new password on your phone, computer, tablet, and any other device where you use Spotify.

Can I use my username to log in instead of my email?

No. Spotify only accepts your email address and password at login. Your username is for sharing your profile and is not used for logging in.