Where to find your username on Spotify
Your Spotify username is the handle you chose when you created your account — the name that appears in your profile URL and that other people use to find you. You can see it in the Spotify app or on the web by going to your account settings. The fastest way is to open Spotify, click your profile picture in the top right corner, select "Profile," and look at the web address in your browser's address bar. The part after open.spotify.com/user/ is your username.
If you are using the desktop or mobile app, you can also find it by tapping or clicking your profile picture, then selecting "Profile" or "Account." On the profile page itself, your username appears near the top under your display name. Some people confuse their display name with their username — your display name is what shows up to friends, but your username is the unique identifier Spotify uses behind the scenes.
Key Takeaways
- Your Spotify username is the handle you created when you signed up, visible in your profile URL after open.spotify.com/user/.
- You can find it by clicking your profile picture and selecting "Profile" in either the app or web player.
- Your username and display name are different — your username is the unique identifier, while your display name is what friends see.
- If you cannot remember your username, you can check your account email or contact Spotify support with proof of account ownership.
Finding your username on the web player
Open Spotify in your web browser and log in if you are not already signed in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner of the page — it will show your display name in a dropdown menu. Select "Profile" from that menu. Your browser will navigate to a page that shows your profile, and the URL in the address bar will contain your username. Look for the part that reads open.spotify.com/user/yourusername — everything after the final slash is your username.
This method works the same way on any device with a web browser. You do not need to be on a specific computer or phone — your username is the same across all platforms because it is tied to your account, not your device.
Finding your username in the mobile or desktop app
On the Spotify mobile app, tap your profile picture at the bottom right of the screen (on Android) or top right (on iPhone). Select "Profile" from the menu that appears. Your profile page will open, and your username will be displayed below your display name. On the desktop app, click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Profile" — your username appears on the same page.
The username shown in the app is the same one that appears in the web player. If you see a different name in the app, that is your display name, not your username. Your display name is what you can change anytime in your account settings, but your username is permanent once you create it.
What to do if you cannot find or remember your username
If you have trouble locating your username through your profile, check the email address associated with your Spotify account. Spotify sends a confirmation email when you first sign up, and that email often includes your username. Search your email inbox for messages from Spotify — the original account creation email will have your username listed.
If you still cannot find it, you can contact Spotify support through the help section on their website. You will need to provide proof that the account belongs to you, such as the email address you used to sign up or payment information if you have a paid subscription. Spotify support can confirm your username once they verify your identity.
Why you might need your Spotify username
Your Spotify username is useful when you want to share your profile with friends or collaborate on playlists. Other people can search for you by your username to follow your profile and see what you are listening to. Some third-party apps and services that work with Spotify also ask for your username to connect to your account.
You do not need your username to log into Spotify — you can use your email address or phone number instead. But if someone wants to find your profile or you want to share a direct link to your profile, your username is what you need to give them.
The difference between username and display name
Your username is the permanent, unique identifier you chose when you created your account. It cannot be changed, and it is what appears in your profile URL. Your display name is what shows up to your friends and on your profile page — you can change this anytime in your account settings. Many people set their display name to their real name or a nickname, while keeping their username as something they created years ago.
When someone searches for you on Spotify, they can find you by either your username or your display name. But if you want to share a direct link to your profile, you will use your username in the URL. This is why it matters to know which one is which.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Spotify username?
No, your Spotify username is permanent and cannot be changed once you create it. You can change your display name anytime in your account settings, but the username stays the same for the life of your account. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Spotify account.
Is my username the same as my email address?
No, they are separate. Your email address is what you use to log in, while your username is a separate handle you chose during signup. You can log into Spotify with your email, but your username is used for sharing your profile and being found by other users.
What if I created my account with Facebook or Apple?
You still have a Spotify username even if you signed up through another service. Go to your profile the same way — click your profile picture and select "Profile" — and your username will be there. Spotify assigns you a username automatically if you do not choose one during signup.
Can other people see my username?
Yes, your username is public. Anyone who visits your profile can see it in the URL and in your profile information. This is how other people find and follow you on Spotify. If you want to keep your profile private, you can adjust your privacy settings in your account preferences.