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 is the handle that appears in your profile URL and the one other people use to find you on Spotify. You can find it by opening Spotify on any device, going to your profile, and looking at the web address in your browser's address bar.
The fastest way is to open Spotify in a web browser, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Profile". Look at the URL in your address bar — it will read something like open.spotify.com/user/yourspotifyusername. Everything after "/user/" is your username. Write it down exactly as it appears, including any numbers or underscores.
If you are using the Spotify app on your phone or computer instead of a web browser, the process is slightly different but just as straightforward. The app does not show your username in the same obvious place, so the web browser method is usually faster.
Key Takeaways
- Your Spotify username is the handle you created when you signed up, not your display name or email address.
- The easiest way to find it is to log into Spotify in a web browser, click your profile picture, select "Profile", and read your username from the URL in the address bar.
- Your username appears after "/user/" in the web address and is the name other people use to find and follow you.
- If you cannot remember your username, you can change it to something new from your account settings.
Finding your username in the Spotify app
Open the Spotify app on your phone or computer and tap or click your profile picture in the bottom right corner (on mobile) or top right corner (on desktop). This opens your profile page. Look for a section that shows your profile information — your display name, follower count, and other details will appear here.
On mobile, scroll down to see if your username is listed below your display name. On desktop, your username may appear as a smaller line of text beneath your main profile name. If you still do not see it clearly labeled, the web browser method is more reliable because the URL always shows your username in plain text.
What to do if you cannot find your username
If you have looked in both places and still cannot locate your username, it may be because your account was created a long time ago or migrated from an older Spotify system. In this case, you can create a new username through your account settings. Go to your profile, select "Edit profile", and look for an option to change your username or handle.
Keep in mind that changing your username will change the web address people use to visit your profile. Your old username link will no longer work, so if you have shared your profile with others, you will need to share the new link. Spotify does not always allow you to change your username frequently, so choose one you are comfortable keeping.
Why you might need your username
Your Spotify username is useful when you want to share your profile with friends, collaborate on playlists, or let someone find you on the platform. It is different from your display name, which is what appears next to your activity and comments — you can change your display name without affecting your username.
Some third-party Spotify tools and websites also ask for your username to show you statistics about your listening habits or to help you organize your playlists. Having your username written down makes it faster to use these tools without having to log back into Spotify to look it up.
Difference between username and display name
Spotify lets you set two different names for your account. Your username is the permanent handle tied to your account — it appears in your profile URL and is what people search for to find you. Your display name is what shows up next to your activity, comments, and playlist contributions, and you can change it anytime without affecting your username.
If you want to change how your name appears to other users, you can edit your display name without touching your username. Go to your profile, select "Edit profile", and change the display name field. Your username will stay the same, and your profile URL will not change.
Sharing your profile with others
Once you have your username, you can share your profile in a few ways. The simplest is to copy your profile URL from the address bar when you are viewing your profile in a web browser — this link works for anyone, whether they have Spotify or not. You can also share your profile directly through the Spotify app by tapping the share button on your profile page.
If someone asks for your username specifically, give them the text that appears after "/user/" in your profile URL. They can then search for you by username within the Spotify app or go directly to your profile by typing your username into the search bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my username the same as my email address?
No. Your username is a separate handle you chose when you created your account. Your email address is what you use to log in, but it is not your username. You can change your email address without changing your username.
Can I change my username?
Yes, you can change your username through your account settings. Go to your profile, select "Edit profile", and look for the username field. Keep in mind that changing your username will change your profile URL, so any links you have shared will no longer work.
What if I see a different name on my profile than what I remember?
That is probably your display name, not your username. Your display name is what shows up next to your activity and can be different from your username. Check your profile URL in the address bar to see your actual username.
Do I need my username to log into Spotify?
No. You log into Spotify using your email address and password, not your username. Your username is only used for sharing your profile and letting other people find you on the platform.
Can someone find me on Spotify if they only have my username?
Yes. They can search for your username in the Spotify app or go directly to your profile by visiting open.spotify.com/user/yourspotifyusername in a web browser.