Where to find your username on Spotify

Your Spotify username is in your account settings, and the path depends on whether you use the app or a web browser. On the desktop or mobile app, tap your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Profile," and look for your username displayed at the top of that page — it's the name that appears after the @ symbol. On the web player at spotify.com, click your profile icon in the top right, choose "Account," and your username appears in the "Profile" section.

The username is different from your display name. Your display name is what friends see when you share playlists or follow each other. Your username is the unique identifier Spotify assigned when you created your account, and it's what you need to share your profile link or connect with other services that integrate with Spotify.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username appears in your Profile section on both the mobile app and web player, next to the @ symbol.
  • The username is not the same as your display name — display names can be changed, but usernames cannot.
  • You can find your full profile link by copying it from your profile page, which includes your username in the URL.
  • If you created your account with Facebook or Apple, your username may be a string of numbers rather than a word you chose.

Finding your username on mobile

Open the Spotify app and tap the profile icon — it looks like a circle with your profile picture or initials — in the bottom right corner of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. At the top, you'll see your display name in large text. Directly below that, your username appears with an @ symbol in front of it. This is the name you need if you're sharing your profile link or connecting Spotify to another service.

If you don't see a profile icon in the bottom right, make sure you're logged in. If you're logged out, you'll see a "Log In" button instead. Once you log in, the profile icon appears in that corner.

Finding your username on the web player

Go to spotify.com and log in if you're not already. Click your profile icon in the top right corner — it's a small circle with your picture or initials. A dropdown menu appears. Select "Account" from that menu. On the Account page, look for the "Profile" section near the top. Your username is listed there, usually shown as a clickable link or next to your display name.

You can also find your username by looking at the URL of your profile page. If you click on your profile name or picture from the Account page, the web address will include your username. For example, if your profile URL is spotify.com/user/yourspotifyusername, then "yourspotifyusername" is your username.

What to do if you can't find your username

If you created your Spotify account using Facebook or Apple Sign-In, your username might be a long string of numbers and letters rather than a word you recognize. This is normal. Spotify generates these automatically for accounts linked to other services. The numbers and letters are still your valid username, even if they don't look like a typical name.

If you still can't locate it, check your email. Spotify sends a welcome email when you create an account, and some versions of that email include your username. You can also look at any playlists you've shared — the link to your profile will contain your username in the URL. If none of these work, you can contact Spotify Support through the help section in your account settings.

Why you might need your username

Your username is required when you want to share your profile link with someone who doesn't use Spotify yet, or when you're connecting Spotify to another app or service. Some music apps, streaming services, and social platforms ask for your Spotify username to pull in your listening history or let you share what you're playing. It's also what appears in the URL when someone visits your public profile.

You cannot change your username once it's created. If you want a different one, you would need to create a new Spotify account. However, you can change your display name — the name that shows to friends — at any time in your account settings. Many people keep their username private and use a different display name that's easier to remember or share.

Sharing your profile using your username

Once you have your username, you can create a shareable link to your profile. On the mobile app, go to your profile, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and select "Share Profile." On the web player, go to your profile and look for a "Share" button. Both will give you a link you can copy and send to others. This link includes your username and lets people find your profile without needing to search for you by name.

If you want to share just a single playlist instead of your whole profile, the same process works — go to the playlist, tap or click the three dots, and select Share. The link will include the playlist name and your username, so people know who created it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No, Spotify usernames cannot be changed once they're created. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new account. However, you can change your display name — the name visible to friends — in your account settings at any time.

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. You can have the same email across multiple services, but your Spotify username is unique to that account only.

Why is my username a bunch of numbers?

If you signed up using Facebook or Apple Sign-In, Spotify automatically generates a username made of numbers and letters. This is normal and is your valid username. You can still use it to share your profile and connect to other services.

Do I need my username to log into Spotify?

No. You log in using your email address and password, not your username. Your username is only needed when you want to share your profile or connect Spotify to another service.

Where do I find my username if I use Spotify on a smart speaker?

You cannot view your username directly on a smart speaker. You'll need to check the mobile app or web player using the steps above, then you can use that username to manage your account or share your profile.