Your username is in your account settings, not your display name

Your Spotify username is a unique identifier that appears in your profile URL and in certain sharing situations. It is different from your display name — the name that shows up to your friends. To find it, you need to go into your account settings on the Spotify website or app, not just look at what your friends see.

The fastest way is through the web player at spotify.com. Log in, click your profile picture in the top right corner, select "Account", and look for the username field on that page. It will be a single word or string of characters without spaces. If you set up Spotify through Facebook or Apple, your username may be an auto-generated string of numbers and letters rather than something you chose yourself.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is found in Account settings on the web, not in the mobile app's profile section.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the display name is what friends see, but the username is your actual account identifier.
  • If you signed up with Facebook or Apple, Spotify may have created a username automatically, which you can change in settings.
  • You need your username to share your profile link with others or to use certain third-party Spotify tools.

Finding your username on the web player

Go to spotify.com and log in with your email and password. Once you are on the home page, look for your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the screen. Click on it to open a dropdown menu.

From that menu, select "Account" or "Profile" — the exact wording depends on your region and when your account was created. This takes you to your account overview page. Scroll down until you see a field labeled "Username" or "Spotify URI". That string is your username. Write it down or copy it if you need it for something else.

Finding your username in the mobile app

The mobile app does not show your username as clearly as the web version does. Open Spotify on your phone, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, then tap "Profile". You will see your display name and profile picture, but not your actual username on this screen.

Instead, tap the three dots or settings icon on your profile page, then select "View Profile" or "Go to Web Profile". This opens your profile in a browser window, where you can follow the same steps as the web player to find your username in Account settings. Alternatively, just use a computer or browser to check your account settings directly.

What to do if you cannot find a username field

Some accounts, especially older ones or those created through third-party sign-ups, may not have a traditional username. If the Account page does not show a username field, look at your profile URL instead. When you visit your profile on the web, the URL in the address bar will look something like spotify.com/user/yourname or spotify.com/user/1234567890. The part after /user/ is your identifier.

If you want to create or change your username, Spotify allows you to do this once per account in most cases. Go to Account settings, find the username field, and click "Edit" or "Change". You will be asked to choose a new username that is not already taken. This new username will be used for your profile link and sharing going forward.

Why you might need your username

Your username is used when you share your profile with others. When someone clicks a link to your profile, they are clicking a link that includes your username. Some third-party tools and websites that work with Spotify also ask for your username to pull your listening data or create playlists based on your taste.

You do not need your username to use Spotify itself — you log in with your email address. But if you want to share your profile, collaborate on playlists, or use external Spotify tools, having your username handy makes the process faster.

Difference between username and display name

Your display name is what your friends see next to your activity on their screens. You can change your display name as many times as you want, and it can include spaces and special characters. Your username, by contrast, is a permanent identifier (or can only be changed once) and is used in your profile URL.

If you want to change how your name appears to friends, go to your profile settings and look for "Display Name" or "Public Profile Name". That is separate from your username. Changing your display name does not change your username or your profile URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

Yes, most accounts can change their username once. Go to Account settings on the web, find the username field, and click Edit. After you change it, your old username will no longer work for sharing, and your profile URL will update to reflect the new username.

Is my username the same as my email address?

No. You log into Spotify with your email address, but your username is a separate identifier that appears in your profile URL and when you share your profile. They are not the same thing.

Why does my username look like a string of numbers?

If you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or another third-party service, Spotify automatically created a username for you instead of letting you choose one. You can change this to something more memorable by editing your username in Account settings.

Do I need my username to log into Spotify?

No. You log in with your email address and password, not your username. Your username is only used for sharing your profile and for certain third-party tools that connect to Spotify.