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.

The process takes less than a minute. Your new username becomes active right away, and your old username becomes available for someone else to claim. Any links to your old profile will no longer work, so if you have shared your SoundCloud link anywhere — on social media, in an email signature, or on a website — those links will break.

You can change your username as many times as you want, with no waiting period between changes. There is no cost to change it.

Key Takeaways

  • Log in to SoundCloud on a web browser, click your profile picture, and select Settings to find your username field.
  • Type your new username and click Save — the change takes effect when ready.
  • Your old username becomes available for others to use once you change it, so any shared links to your old profile will stop working.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want with no waiting period or cost.
  • The mobile app does not have a username change option, so you must use a web browser to make this change.

What happens to your old profile links

When you change your username, SoundCloud does not automatically redirect people who visit your old profile URL. If someone clicks a link to your old username, they will see a page saying the profile does not exist or will land on a different user who has claimed that username.

Before you change your username, search for every place you have shared your SoundCloud link. Check your social media bios, your website or portfolio, your email signature, and any posts or comments where you mentioned your profile. Update those links to your new username so people can still find you.

Choosing a new username that works

SoundCloud usernames can contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed. The username must be between 3 and 25 characters long, and it cannot be the same as an existing SoundCloud username.

When you type a new username into the Settings field, SoundCloud will tell you when ready if that username is already taken. If it is, you will see a red error message and the Save button will stay inactive. Try a different variation — adding a number, a hyphen, or a year often works when your preferred name is taken.

Keep your username short and straightforward to spell. People will type it into search boxes and share it by word of mouth, so a name that is hard to remember or straightforward to misspell will cost you listeners.

Why you cannot change your username on the mobile app

The SoundCloud mobile app (both iOS and Android) does not include a username change option in its settings menu. You must use a web browser on a computer or mobile device to make this change. Open soundcloud.com in your browser, log in, and follow the steps in the first section of this guide.

If you are on a mobile device, you can still access the full Settings page by requesting the desktop version of the website. In most mobile browsers, you can find this option in the menu (usually three dots or lines in the corner).

Changing your display name versus your username

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

Your display name can include spaces, special characters, and uppercase letters. It does not have to be unique — multiple users can have the same display name. If you want to rebrand but keep your existing profile URL and follower history, change only your display name and leave your username the same.

What to do if your desired username is taken

If the username you want is already claimed by another account, you have a few options. First, try variations: add your birth year, a number, an underscore, or a hyphen. Many creators use formats like artistname_official, artistname2024, or artist-name when their first choice is taken.

You cannot request that SoundCloud release a username from an inactive account. Usernames are not reassigned even if an account has not been used in years. If the account holding your desired username appears to be abandoned, your only option is to choose a different username.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my followers and plays disappear if I change my username?

No. Your followers, plays, likes, and all your track history stay with your account. Only the URL changes. People who follow you will still see your new username in their feed, and your play counts remain on each track.

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

Only if no one else has claimed it. Once you change your username, that old name becomes available for any other user to take. If someone else has already claimed it, you cannot use it again unless that person changes their username first.

How long does it take for the username change to show everywhere on SoundCloud?

The change is active when ready in your Settings and on your profile page. It may take a few minutes to update everywhere else on the platform — in search results, in other users' follows lists, and in the SoundCloud app. Refresh your browser if you do not see the change right away.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my username?

No. SoundCloud usernames can only contain letters (a-z, A-Z), numbers (0-9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Spaces, periods, and emojis are not allowed.