Change your username from your account settings

To change your SoundCloud username, log into your account on a web browser, go to your profile settings, find the username field, and save your new name. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use a free or paid SoundCloud account.

SoundCloud does not let you change your username through the mobile app — you must use a computer or tablet with a web browser. If you try to find a username setting in the SoundCloud app on your phone, you will not find it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your SoundCloud username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you save.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 25 characters and cannot contain certain symbols like @ or #.
  • Changing your username does not affect your followers, tracks, or playlists — they stay with your account.
  • The web browser method is the only way to change your username; the mobile app does not have this feature.

Step-by-step: changing your username on desktop

Open SoundCloud in a web browser and log in with your email and password. Click your profile picture in the top right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Select Settings from that menu. You will land on a page with tabs across the top — click the tab labeled Profile. On this page you will see a field labeled Username with your current name already filled in.

Click inside the username field and delete your old name. Type your new username — it must be between 3 and 25 characters. SoundCloud will show you a green checkmark if the name is available or a red X if someone else already has it. Once you see the checkmark, click the Save button at the bottom of the page.

Rules for your new username

SoundCloud usernames can contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, but not spaces or symbols like @, #, or &. Your username must be at least 3 characters long and no more than 25 characters. If you try to use a character that is not allowed, SoundCloud will show an error message and prevent you from saving.

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you just changed it, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This limit applies to your entire account, not to each individual username.

What stays the same after you change your username

Your followers do not disappear when you change your username. All the people who followed your old username will still follow your new one. Your tracks, playlists, likes, and reposts all remain on your account and keep the same links they had before.

However, if someone bookmarked a direct link to your old profile page, that link will no longer work. They will need to search for your new username to find you. Your account URL changes from soundcloud.com/oldusername to soundcloud.com/newusername.

If your new username is already taken

SoundCloud will tell you when ready if someone else has the username you want — you will see a red X next to the name in the username field. You cannot save a username that is already in use, so you will need to choose a different one.

If the username you want belongs to an inactive account, you cannot claim it or request it from SoundCloud. Try adding numbers, hyphens, or underscores to make a variation of the name you want — for example, artist-name or artist_name or artist123.

Troubleshooting: common problems when changing your username

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username yet, you have already changed it within the last 30 days. Wait until the 30-day period has passed before trying again. The date when you can change it next will appear on the same screen.

If the save button does not work or the page does not respond, try refreshing your browser and logging in again. Clear your browser cache if the problem continues — this removes temporary files that sometimes cause login issues. If you still cannot save after refreshing and clearing cache, try a different web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

If you see an error message about your username containing invalid characters, check that you have not used spaces, @, #, &, or other symbols. Remove any character that is not a letter, number, hyphen, or underscore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the SoundCloud mobile app?

No. The username change feature only works on the web version of SoundCloud. Open SoundCloud in a web browser on your phone or computer, log in, and follow the steps in your account settings. The mobile app does not have a username field in its settings menu.

What happens to my old username after I change it?

Your old username becomes available for someone else to use after you change it. SoundCloud does not hold old usernames or let you reclaim them later. If you think you might want to use your old name again, wait before changing to something new.

Do my followers lose access to my music when I change my username?

No. Your followers stay connected to your account, and all your tracks remain accessible. The only thing that changes is the web address of your profile. Anyone who has you bookmarked or saved will need to search for your new username to find your profile page.

Can I use special characters like dots or slashes in my username?

No. SoundCloud only allows letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Dots, slashes, @, #, and other symbols will cause an error. If you want to separate words in your username, use a hyphen or underscore instead.

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere on SoundCloud?

Your new username appears when ready after you click save. Your profile, tracks, and playlists will all show your new name right away. There is no waiting period or delay.