Your Spotify username is the handle you chose when you created your account, or the one Spotify assigned if you signed up through Facebook or Apple

Your Spotify username is different from your display name. The username is what appears in your profile URL and what other people use to find you — it's permanent and cannot be changed. If you signed up with an email address, you chose it yourself. If you signed up through Facebook or Apple ID, Spotify created one for you automatically, usually based on your name with numbers added.

You need your username to share your profile with friends, create collaborative playlists, or let others follow you. It's also what you see in your Spotify profile link: open.spotify.com/user/[your-username].

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username appears in your profile URL and is permanent — you cannot change it after creation.
  • If you signed up with email, you chose your username; if you used Facebook or Apple ID, Spotify generated one for you.
  • Your username is different from your display name, which you can change anytime in your profile settings.
  • You can find your username by opening your profile, checking your account settings, or looking at the URL when you visit your profile page.

How to find your username on desktop

Open Spotify on your computer and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. Your username appears at the top of your profile page, right under your display name. You can also look at the URL in your browser — it will show open.spotify.com/user/[your-username].

If you want to copy your username to share it, click the three dots next to your profile name and select "Share Profile." The link that appears contains your username. You can copy that link or just note the username from the URL.

How to find your username on mobile

Tap the home icon at the bottom of the Spotify app, then tap your profile picture in the top right. Your username appears directly under your display name on your profile page. On both iPhone and Android, this is the same location.

To share your profile, tap the three dots at the top right of your profile page and select "Share." The link shown contains your username. You can copy the link or screenshot it to send to friends.

Where your username appears across Spotify

Your username shows up in several places. Other users see it when they visit your profile or when you share a collaborative playlist with them. It appears in your profile URL, which is the link people use to find and follow you. Your username also shows in the credits of any public playlists you create — when someone clicks "See Playlist Details," your username is listed as the creator.

Your username does not appear in your messages or in the main chat interface. When you follow someone or they follow you, they see your display name, not your username, unless they visit your profile page.

The difference between username and display name

Your display name is what appears next to your profile picture in most places within Spotify. You can change your display name anytime by going to Settings and selecting "Edit Profile." Your username, by contrast, is locked in and cannot be changed — it was either chosen by you at signup or assigned by Spotify.

This matters because friends may know you by your display name but need your username to find your profile or add you to a collaborative playlist. If you changed your display name after creating your account, your username stayed the same.

What to do if you forgot your username

If you cannot remember your username, the fastest way to find it is to visit your profile page on the Spotify website or app — it's always displayed there. You can also check any email from Spotify sent when you created your account; some confirmation emails include your username.

If you created your account through Facebook or Apple ID and have no record of your username, you can still find it by logging into Spotify and checking your profile. Spotify usernames are always visible once you are logged in, even if you do not remember choosing one.

Sharing your username safely

Your username is public information — anyone can see it by visiting your profile. Sharing it with friends so they can follow you or add you to playlists is safe. Your username alone does not give anyone access to your account or personal information beyond what is already visible on your public profile.

Do not share your password or the email address tied to your account. Your username is fine to share. If you want to limit who can see your profile or follow you, you can adjust your privacy settings in Account Settings under "Social Features."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No. Your Spotify username is permanent and cannot be changed after you create your account. You can change your display name, which is what most people see next to your profile picture, but the username in your profile URL stays the same forever.

Is my username the same as my email address?

No. If you signed up with an email address, you chose a separate username during signup. Your email is what you use to log in; your username is what other people use to find your profile. They are two different things.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If the username you want is taken, you must choose a different one during signup. You cannot claim a username that belongs to another account, even if that account is inactive.

Can I see other people's usernames?

Yes. When you visit someone's profile, their username appears at the top of their profile page. You can also see it in the URL of their profile link. Usernames are public information on Spotify.

Does my username appear in my Spotify Wrapped?

Your username does not appear in your personal Spotify Wrapped. However, if you share your Wrapped with friends, they can see your display name. Your username is visible only if they visit your full profile page.