Your Spotify username is the handle you chose when you created your account, and you can find it in your account settings or by looking at your profile URL

Your Spotify username is different from your display name. The username is what appears in your profile URL and is used when you share playlists or follow friends. Your display name is what shows up next to your activity — you can change that anytime, but your username is permanent once set.

If you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID instead of an email address, Spotify assigned you a username automatically. You may never have seen it, but it exists and you can find it right now. The username is always there, whether you remember creating it or not.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username appears in your profile URL and stays the same even if you change your display name.
  • The fastest way to find it is to open your profile and look at the web address in your browser's address bar.
  • On mobile, go to Settings, then Account, then scroll to find your username listed there.
  • If you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID, Spotify created a username for you automatically, even if you never chose one yourself.
  • Your username is permanent and cannot be changed, though you can update your display name whenever you want.

Finding your username on desktop or web

Open Spotify in a web browser and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Profile" from the menu. Look at the URL in your browser's address bar — it will show something like open.spotify.com/user/yourspotifyusername. Everything after "/user/" is your username.

You can also right-click your profile picture and select "Copy profile link" if your browser offers that option. Paste it somewhere and look for the username in the URL. This works the same way on the desktop app or web player. The URL method is the most reliable because it shows your actual username exactly as Spotify stores it.

Finding your username on mobile

Open Spotify and tap your profile picture at the bottom right of the screen. Tap "Profile." Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Username" — it will be displayed there in plain text. On some versions of the app, you may need to tap "Edit Profile" first, but your username will be shown as read-only (you cannot change it).

If you do not see a username section, try logging out and back in, or update your Spotify app to the latest version. Older versions sometimes do not display this information clearly. After updating, the username field should appear in your profile settings.

What to do if you cannot find it

If you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID and Spotify assigned you a username, it may look like a string of random numbers and letters. Check your profile URL first — that is the most reliable place to find it. The URL method works regardless of how you signed up or when you created your account.

If the URL shows only your display name and no separate username, you may be looking at a newer Spotify account where the display name and username are the same. In that case, your username is whatever your display name currently is. This happens with some accounts created in recent years.

Why you might need your username

Spotify usernames are used when you share your profile with someone, post a link to a playlist, or when third-party apps ask for your username to connect to your account. Some music tracking websites and Discord bots ask for your username to pull your listening history or current song. Knowing your username makes these connections faster.

Your username is public — anyone with the link can see your profile, playlists, and what you are listening to (if you have not turned on private session). Sharing your username does not give anyone access to change your password or account settings. It is safe to share with people you want to follow or collaborate with on playlists.

Changing your display name without changing your username

Your username is locked and cannot be changed once your account is created. However, you can change your display name anytime. Go to your profile, tap or click "Edit Profile," and change the name in the display name field. This does not affect your username or your profile URL.

If you want a different username entirely, you would need to create a new Spotify account. Your old account, playlists, and followers stay with the old username. This is why many people keep their original username even if they would choose something different now. The tradeoff is worth considering before you decide to start over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify username?

No, your username is permanent and cannot be changed. You can change your display name, which is what appears next to your activity, but the username in your profile URL stays the same. If you need a different username, you would have to create a new account.

Is my username the same as my email address?

No. Your email is what you use to log in, and your username is what appears in your profile URL and when you share playlists. They are separate. You can change your email in account settings, but your username cannot be changed.

What if my username has numbers or characters I do not recognize?

Spotify assigns usernames automatically if you signed up with Facebook or Apple ID. These usernames often contain random numbers or characters. That is your real username, and it is permanent. You can change your display name to something more personal if you want.

Can other people see my username?

Yes, your username is public and visible in your profile URL. Anyone you share your profile link with can see it. Your username does not give people access to your account — they cannot log in or change your password with just your username.