Change your username from your account settings

Go to soundcloud.com and sign in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu. On the Settings page, find the Username field — it will show your current name. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit.

Type your new username into the field. SoundCloud usernames can be 3 to 25 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like @ or # are not allowed. Once you type the new name, SoundCloud will check whether it is already taken — if a green checkmark appears, the name is yours to use.

Click Save to confirm the change. Your new username takes effect when ready. Any links to your old profile will automatically redirect to your new one, so people who bookmarked or shared your old URL will still find you.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username changes when ready from the Settings page, and old profile links redirect automatically to your new one.
  • Usernames must be 3 to 25 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.
  • SoundCloud tells you when ready whether a username is taken when you type it into the field.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want — there is no limit on how often you update it.

What happens to your old profile URL

When you change your username, your old SoundCloud profile URL stops working as a direct link. However, SoundCloud automatically redirects anyone who visits the old URL to your new profile. This means if you shared your profile link on social media or a website before the change, people can still click that old link and reach you.

Your profile ID — a number that SoundCloud assigns to you — never changes. That is why the redirect works. Tracks you uploaded, playlists you made, and followers you have all stay attached to your account under the new username.

Usernames you cannot use

SoundCloud reserves certain usernames for its own use. You cannot create an account with a name like soundcloud, help, support, or api. If you try to change to one of these reserved names, SoundCloud will tell you the name is unavailable.

If someone else already has the username you want, you will see a message saying the name is taken. In that case, you can try adding numbers, hyphens, or underscores to make it unique — for example, artistname-official or artistname2024.

Changing your display name versus your username

SoundCloud has two separate fields: your username (the one in your profile URL) and your display name (what appears on your tracks and profile). You can change your display name without changing your username, and vice versa.

To change your display name, go to Settings and look for the Name field. This is different from the Username field. Your display name can include spaces, capital letters, and special characters, so you have more flexibility here. Many artists use their display name for a stage name or brand while keeping a simpler username for their profile URL.

If you cannot find the username field

If you are using SoundCloud on a phone or tablet, the Settings page may look different. Open the SoundCloud app, tap your profile picture at the bottom right, then tap the gear icon for Settings. Scroll down to find Username and tap the pencil icon to edit it. The process is the same as on desktop.

If you are logged into SoundCloud through a social media account (Facebook or Google), you may not see a Username field in Settings. In that case, SoundCloud assigned you a username automatically when you signed up. You can still change it by looking for an Edit Profile button or by contacting SoundCloud support through the Help Center at help.soundcloud.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. If someone else has not taken your old username in the meantime, you can change back to it anytime. SoundCloud does not hold old usernames for you, so if your old name is taken, you would need to contact that person to see if they would release it.

Will my followers see my new username right away?

Your followers will see your new username the next time they visit your profile or see your tracks in their feed. Their follow relationship does not break — they stay following you automatically under your new name.

Do I need to update my username on other websites?

If you shared your SoundCloud profile link on other sites, you do not have to update those links. The old URL redirects to your new profile. However, if you want to share your new username directly, you can find it in your profile URL after the change.

What if my username is taken by someone inactive?

SoundCloud does not release inactive usernames. If the account holding the name you want has not been active for years, you still cannot take that username. Your only option is to choose a different name or contact SoundCloud support to explain your situation.

Can I use spaces or emoji in my username?

No. SoundCloud usernames only allow letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces, emoji, and special characters like @, #, or ! are not permitted. If you want to use these in how your name appears, change your display name instead.