Your username is in your account settings
Your Spotify username is a unique name you chose when you created your account, separate from your display name or email address. You can find it by opening Spotify on any device, going to your account settings, and looking at the profile section. The username appears next to your profile picture and is what other people use to find you or share playlists with you.
If you have not logged into Spotify in a while, or if you created your account through Facebook or Apple, you may not remember setting a username at all. Spotify still assigned you one automatically, and it is stored in the same place regardless of how you signed up.
Key Takeaways
- Your Spotify username is found in account settings under your profile, separate from your display name or email.
- On the desktop app or web player, click your profile icon in the top right, then select "Account" to see your username.
- On mobile, go to the Home tab, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to find your username under your display name.
- If you created your account through Facebook or Apple, Spotify still generated a username automatically that you can view in the same location.
- Your username is what friends use to find you or add you to collaborative playlists, not your email or display name.
Finding your username on desktop or web
Open Spotify on your computer or go to spotify.com in your browser and log in. Look for your profile icon in the top right corner — it is usually a small circle with your profile picture or initials. Click it and a menu will drop down with several options.
Select "Account" from that menu. You will be taken to your account overview page. On this page, you will see your display name at the top, but scroll down slightly and you will see a section labeled "Username" with your actual Spotify username listed below it. This is the name you need if someone wants to add you as a friend or if you want to share your profile link.
Finding your username on mobile
Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet and tap the Home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, you will see your profile icon — tap it. This takes you to your profile page.
On your profile page, you will see your display name at the top. Scroll down and you will see your username listed directly below your display name. It may also appear as a link starting with "spotify.com/user/" followed by your username. This is the same username you would use on desktop.
The difference between username and display name
Many people confuse their username with their display name, but they are two different things. Your display name is what appears on your profile and in playlists — you can change it anytime. Your username is permanent and cannot be changed once your account is created.
Your display name might be something like "Sarah M" or "The Music Lover," while your username might be something like "sarah.martinez42" or "musiclover_2019." When someone wants to find you on Spotify or add you as a friend, they need your username, not your display name.
What to do if you cannot find your username
If you log into your account and do not see a username listed in your account settings, it is possible your account was created through a third-party service like Facebook or Apple and Spotify assigned you a username automatically. In this case, the username may appear as a string of numbers or letters that you did not choose yourself.
Check the account page again and look for any text that starts with "spotify.com/user/" — everything after "user/" is your username. If you still cannot locate it, you can also check any Spotify profile link that was shared with you or that you have shared with others; the username appears in that URL as well.
Using your username to share your profile
Once you have found your username, you can use it to share your profile with friends. Your Spotify profile link is always spotify.com/user/[your username]. You can copy this link and send it to anyone, and they can click it to view your public profile, see your playlists, and add you as a friend if you allow it.
You can also use your username to search for yourself in the Spotify app. Open the search tab, type your username, and your profile should appear in the results. This is a quick way to verify that your username is correct before sharing it with someone else.
Changing your display name if you want a different look
If you want to change how your name appears on your profile, you can change your display name without affecting your username. On desktop, go to Account settings, find the "Profile" section, and click "Edit profile." You can then change your display name to anything you want.
On mobile, tap your profile icon, then tap "Edit profile" at the top of your profile page. Change your display name and tap Save. Your username stays the same, but your display name will update everywhere on Spotify. Keep in mind that your username itself cannot be changed, so if you dislike your username, you would need to create a new Spotify account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Spotify username?
No, your Spotify username is permanent and cannot be changed once your account is created. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Spotify account. You can change your display name anytime, but that is separate from your username.
Is my username the same as my email address?
No. Your email is what you use to log in, but your username is a separate identifier that you chose when you created your account. Other people cannot see your email, but they can see and search for your username.
What if I created my account through Facebook or Apple?
Spotify still created a username for you automatically, even if you did not choose one yourself. You can find it in your account settings the same way you would on a regular account. It may be a string of numbers or letters rather than a name you picked.
Can someone find me on Spotify if they only know my display name?
Not reliably. Display names are not unique, so searching for a common display name might return many results. Your username is unique, so sharing your username or your profile link is the best way to make sure someone finds the right account.
Where do I use my username?
You use your username when sharing your profile link, adding friends, or letting someone search for you in Spotify. You can also use it to create a shareable profile link that you post on social media or send to friends.