Your username is on your account page, not in the app

Your Spotify username is a text string you chose when you created your account — it's different from your display name, and it's not shown in the mobile app by default. To find it, you need to go to your account settings on Spotify's website or use the desktop app. The quickest route is the web version: log in at spotify.com, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Account", and look for "Username" in the left sidebar under "Public Profile".

If you created your account through Facebook or Apple instead of with an email address, Spotify may have assigned you a username automatically. You can still change it to something you prefer, but you can only change it once every 30 days.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username appears in your account settings under "Public Profile" on the Spotify website, not in the mobile app.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the display name is what friends see, the username is what you use to share playlists or connect with others.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days if you want something different.
  • If you signed up through Facebook or Apple, Spotify assigned you a username, but you can replace it with a custom one.

Finding your username on the web

Open a web browser and go to spotify.com. Log in with your email and password (or your Facebook or Apple account if that's how you signed up). Once you're logged in, click the profile icon — a small circle with your initials or profile picture — in the top right corner of the page.

A dropdown menu will appear. Click "Account" to go to your account settings page. On the left side of the page, you'll see a section called "Public Profile". Under that heading, you'll see your username listed. It's a single word or string of characters with no spaces.

Finding your username in the desktop app

If you use the Spotify desktop app on Windows or Mac, the process is similar. Open the app and click the profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Account" from the menu that appears. This will open your account page in a web browser, and you'll see the same "Public Profile" section with your username.

The mobile app (iOS or Android) does not show your username in the settings menu, so you'll need to use the web version or desktop app to find it.

Why you might need your username

Your Spotify username is useful when you want to share your profile with someone or when you're connecting your Spotify account to another service. Some apps and websites ask for your username to link to your Spotify account. You might also need it if you're troubleshooting a connection issue with Spotify support.

Your username is public — anyone with it can find your profile and see your public playlists and what you're listening to (if you have that setting turned on). If you want more privacy, you can change your username to something less identifiable, or you can adjust your privacy settings so only friends can see your activity.

Changing your username if you want a different one

If you don't like the username Spotify assigned you, or if you want to change it, go back to your account page and click "Edit Profile" next to your username. Type in a new username — it must be between 3 and 30 characters, and it can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. No spaces or special characters are allowed.

After you change your username, you'll have to wait 30 days before you can change it again. Spotify does this to prevent people from constantly switching usernames and confusing others. Your old username becomes available for someone else to use after you change it.

What to do if you can't find your username

If you log into your account and don't see a username listed under "Public Profile", it's possible your account was created in a way that didn't generate one. This sometimes happens with accounts linked to Facebook or Apple. In that case, you can create a username by clicking "Edit Profile" and entering one for the first time.

If you're locked out of your account or can't remember your password, you'll need to reset it before you can see your username. Go to spotify.com and click "Log in". Then click "Can't log in?" and follow the steps to reset your password using your email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my username the same as my display name?

No. Your display name is what your friends see next to your profile picture. Your username is a separate identifier used for sharing your profile link and connecting to other services. You can have a display name like "Sarah M." and a username like "sarah_music_2019".

Can I see other people's usernames?

Yes. When you visit someone's Spotify profile, their username appears in the URL and on their profile page. You can use someone's username to share a direct link to their profile with others.

What if I forget my username after I change it?

You can always find your current username by logging into your account and going to your Public Profile section. There's no way to recover an old username you used in the past, but you can see what you're using now at any time.

Do I need my username to log into Spotify?

No. You log into Spotify using your email address and password, or through Facebook or Apple. Your username is only used for sharing your profile and connecting to other apps.