Change your username from your account settings

To change your SoundCloud username, log into your account on a web browser, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select Settings. On the Settings page, find the Username field under your profile information. Click the field, type your new username, and click Save. SoundCloud will confirm the change when ready.

You can change your username as often as you want, with no waiting period between changes. The new name takes effect right away across your profile, tracks, and any links you share. Old links to your profile using your previous username will no longer work, so if you have shared your profile link anywhere, you will need to update those links manually.

Your username must be between 3 and 25 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. SoundCloud will tell you if the name you choose is already taken or contains characters it does not allow — if that happens, try a variation and try again.

Key Takeaways

  • Log in on a web browser, click your profile picture, select Settings, and change the username field directly.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready and changes everywhere on your account at once.
  • Old profile links using your previous username stop working, so update any links you have shared elsewhere.
  • Usernames must be 3 to 25 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.
  • You can change your username again whenever you want with no cooldown period between changes.

What happens to your old profile links

When you change your username, SoundCloud updates your profile page to use the new name in the URL. Anyone who tries to visit your old profile link — the one with your previous username — will see a page not found error. This matters if you have shared your profile link on social media, in your email signature, on a website, or anywhere else online.

Before you change your username, search for places where you have shared your old profile link and update them to the new one. You can find your current profile link by clicking your profile picture, selecting Profile, and copying the URL from your browser's address bar. After you change your username, go back to those same places and paste the new link.

Changing your username on the SoundCloud mobile app

The SoundCloud mobile app does not have a settings page where you can change your username directly. Instead, open the app, tap your profile picture at the bottom right, tap the three-dot menu icon, and select Settings. You will see an option to edit your profile, but username changes are not available from the mobile version.

To change your username, you must use a web browser on a computer or mobile device. Open soundcloud.com in your browser, log in, and follow the steps in the first section above. Once you have changed it on the web, the new username will show up in your mobile app within a few minutes.

Usernames versus display names

SoundCloud has two separate fields: your username and your display name. Your username is what appears in your profile URL and is the name people use to search for you. Your display name is what shows up on your profile page and next to your tracks — this can be different from your username and can include spaces and special characters.

If you want to change how your name appears on your profile and tracks but keep your profile URL the same, change your display name instead. Go to Settings, find the Display Name field, and update it. This way, people who have your old profile link can still find you, and your username stays consistent.

What to do if your desired username is taken

If you try to save a username and SoundCloud tells you it is already taken, that name belongs to another account. You cannot use it, and there is no way to reserve a username or request that someone else change theirs.

Try adding numbers, hyphens, or underscores to your preferred name. For example, if "musicproducer" is taken, you could try "musicproducer1", "music-producer", or "music_producer". You can also try a completely different variation. Once you find a name that is available, save it and update any links you have shared.

Changing your username does not affect your followers or tracks

Your followers, likes, comments, and all your uploaded tracks stay with your account when you change your username. The change is cosmetic — it only updates the name that appears on your profile and in the URL. Your follower count, play counts, and all your audio files remain exactly as they were.

People who follow you will see your new username on your profile the next time they visit. If someone has bookmarked your old profile link, that bookmark will break, but if they search for you by your new username or find you through their followers list, they will land on your updated profile with no problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes. If you change your username and then want to go back to your old one, you can change it again at any time. There is no cooldown period or limit on how many times you can change your username. Just go back to Settings, update the username field, and save.

Will my followers be able to find me after I change my username?

Your followers will see your new username on your profile the next time they visit. If they search for your new username, they will find you. However, if they have bookmarked your old profile link, that link will no longer work — they would need to search for you or find you through their followers list instead.

What characters can I use in my username?

You can use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like @, #, or ! are not allowed. Your username must be between 3 and 25 characters long. If you try to use a character SoundCloud does not allow, it will tell you when you try to save.

Does changing my username affect my tracks or play counts?

No. Your tracks, play counts, likes, comments, and all other data stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed on your profile and in your profile URL changes. All your audio files and statistics remain tied to your account.

Can I use the same username as someone else?

No. Each SoundCloud username must be unique. If the username you want is already taken, SoundCloud will not let you save it. You will need to choose a different variation or a completely different name.