Where to find your username on Spotify
Your Spotify username is the name you chose when you created your account — not your display name, and not your email address. It appears in your profile URL and is what other people use to find you on the platform. You can find it in seconds by opening your account settings on any device where you're logged in.
The fastest way is to go to your profile, then settings, then look for "Username" in the account section. The exact steps differ slightly between the web player, the mobile app, and the desktop app, but the username itself is always the same across all of them.
Key Takeaways
- Your Spotify username is the unique name you set during account creation, separate from your display name or email.
- On the web player, open your profile menu in the top right, select "Account", and find "Username" under the account section.
- On the mobile app, tap your profile icon, select "Settings and privacy", then "Account", and scroll to find your username.
- On the desktop app, click your profile name in the top right, select "Account", and look for your username in the account details.
- If you cannot remember your username, you can change it to something new from the same account settings page.
Finding your username on the Spotify web player
Open Spotify in your web browser and log in if you're not already. Look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the page — it's usually a small circle with your profile picture or initials.
Click that profile icon and a dropdown menu will appear. Select "Account" from the list. You'll be taken to your account overview page. Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Username" — it will show the exact name you use to log in or that others use to find you. This is the name you're looking for.
Finding your username on the Spotify mobile app
Open the Spotify app on your phone and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. At the top, you'll see your display name and profile picture.
Scroll down and tap "Settings and privacy". Then tap "Account". Scroll through the account settings until you see "Username" listed. The username appears as a single line of text — this is what you need. If you're on an older version of the app, the layout may be slightly different, but "Account" and "Username" will still be in the same general area.
Finding your username on the Spotify desktop app
Open the Spotify desktop process and look at the top right corner of the window. You'll see your profile name or a profile icon. Click on it to open a small menu.
Select "Account" from the dropdown. This opens your account page in a web browser window. Scroll down to find the "Username" field. The username is displayed as plain text — copy it if you need to share it or use it elsewhere. The desktop app doesn't show your username directly in the app itself, which is why it opens your account page in the browser.
What to do if you can't find your username
If you've looked through your account settings and still don't see a "Username" field, you may have a very old account that was created before Spotify assigned usernames, or your account may use a different identifier. In this case, you can create a new username from the same account settings page.
Look for a button or link that says "Change username" or "Create username". Click it and follow the prompts to choose a new username. Once you set one, it will appear in your account settings and in your profile URL. You can change your username once every 30 days, so choose something you're comfortable with.
Understanding the difference between username and display name
Spotify lets you set both a username and a display name, and they are not the same thing. Your username is the unique identifier tied to your account — it's what appears in your profile URL (spotify.com/user/yourusername) and what people search for when they want to follow you. Your display name is what shows up on your profile and next to your activity — you can change this as often as you want.
When someone asks for your Spotify username, they want the username, not the display name. The display name is just for show; the username is the actual account identifier. If you're unsure which one you're looking at, check whether it matches the URL in your profile — if it does, that's your username.
Sharing your username safely
Once you've found your username, you can share it with anyone who wants to follow you on Spotify. Sharing your username is safe — it doesn't give anyone access to your account or your password. They can only use it to find your profile and follow your activity.
If you ever want to stop sharing your username or change it, you can do so from the same account settings page where you found it. Keep in mind that if you change your username, the old one becomes available for someone else to use, and any links to your old profile URL will no longer work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Spotify username the same as my email address?
No. Your email address is what you use to log in, but your username is a separate name you chose during account creation. Some people confuse the two, but Spotify treats them as different identifiers. Your username is what appears in your profile URL and what other users search for.
Can I change my Spotify username?
Yes. You can change your username from your account settings once every 30 days. Go to Account, find Username, and look for a "Change" or "Edit" option. Once you change it, the old username becomes available for others to use, and old profile links won't work.
What if I forgot my Spotify password but need my username?
You can still find your username without logging in. Go to your profile URL if you have it saved anywhere, or ask a friend who follows you — they can visit your profile and see your username in the URL. If you need to log in, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page to reset it.
Does my Spotify username have to be the same as my display name?
No. Your username and display name are completely separate. Your username is fixed and unique to your account; your display name is what shows on your profile and can be changed anytime. Many people set them to the same thing for simplicity, but you don't have to.
Can someone else use the same Spotify username as me?
No. Spotify usernames are unique — only one person can have any given username at a time. If you change your username, no one else can use your old one until you've changed it, and then it becomes available when ready.