Check Your Spotify Account Settings

Your Spotify username is stored in your account settings, and you can find it in under a minute. Open Spotify on any device — computer, phone, or web browser — and look for your profile icon, usually in the top right corner. Click or tap it to open a menu.

Select "Account" or "Profile" from that menu. You will land on a page that shows your display name, email address, and other account details. Your username appears on this page, often labeled as "Username" or sometimes as your "Spotify URI" if you are looking at technical details. Write it down or copy it — you will need it if you want to share your profile or connect with other apps.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is different from your display name and appears in your account settings under Profile or Account.
  • On the web, go to spotify.com, click your profile icon, select Account, and look for the Username field.
  • On mobile, tap your profile icon, select Settings and Privacy, then Account, and scroll to find your username.
  • 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 the Web

If you use Spotify in a web browser, the process is straightforward. Go to spotify.com and log in if you are not already. Click the profile icon in the top right corner — it shows your current display name or a generic user icon.

A dropdown menu will appear. Click "Account" to go to your account overview page. On this page, scroll down until you see a section labeled "Username" or "Public profile." Your username will be displayed there. This is the name other people see when they visit your profile or when you share playlists.

Finding Your Username on Mobile

On the Spotify mobile app for iPhone or Android, tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This opens your profile page. Look for a settings icon — usually a gear symbol — and tap it.

Select "Settings and Privacy" or just "Settings," depending on your app version. Scroll down and tap "Account." On the Account page, you will see your username listed near the top, often next to your email address. If you do not see it when ready, scroll down — it may be under a "Profile" or "Public profile" section.

Understanding Username vs. Display Name

Many people confuse their username with their display name, but they are two different things. Your display name is what you chose to show friends — it can be anything, and you can change it anytime. Your username is what Spotify assigned to your account, and it is permanent. It is the name that appears in your profile URL and in your Spotify URI.

If you created your account with Facebook or Apple Sign-In, your username might be a long string of numbers or letters rather than a readable word. This is normal. You cannot change your username after account creation, so if you want a different one, you would need to create a new account.

Where You Will Need Your Username

Your username matters when you want to share your profile with someone outside Spotify. If you copy your profile link and send it to a friend, that link contains your username. Some third-party apps that connect to Spotify — like music discovery tools or playlist managers — ask for your username to find your account.

You also need your username if you want to look up your Spotify URI, which is used by developers and advanced users. The URI format is always spotify:user:yourusername. For everyday listening, you do not need your username at all — you just log in with your email and password.

What to Do If You Cannot Find Your Username

If you have looked through your account settings and still do not see a username field, check that you are logged into the right account. Some accounts created very early in Spotify's history or through third-party sign-ins may display usernames differently or not show them in the usual place.

Try logging out completely and logging back in. If you use the web version, try the mobile app, or vice versa — sometimes one platform displays the information more clearly than the other. If you still cannot locate it, your username may be the same as your email address or the name you used to sign up, though this is rare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No, Spotify usernames are permanent and cannot be changed after account creation. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Spotify account. Your display name, however, can be changed anytime in your account settings.

Is my username the same as my email address?

Not necessarily. Your username is a separate identifier that Spotify created when you signed up. Your email is what you use to log in. You can change your email address in account settings, but your username stays the same.

Why does my username look like random numbers?

If you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or Google, Spotify may have assigned you a numeric username instead of letting you choose one. This is normal and works the same way as a text username for sharing profiles and connecting apps.

Do I need my username to listen to Spotify?

No. You only need your email and password to log in and listen. Your username is only necessary if you want to share your profile link with someone or use a third-party app that connects to your Spotify account.