Change your username from your account settings page

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" from the dropdown menu. On the Settings page, find the "Username" field under your profile information. Click the pencil icon next to your current username, type your new username, and click "Save changes".

The new username takes effect when ready. SoundCloud does not charge a fee for changing your username, and you can change it as many times as you want. Your old profile URL will no longer work, but your followers and likes stay with your account.

If you cannot find the Settings option or the username field appears locked, make sure you are logged in to the correct account. Some accounts created through third-party services like Facebook or Google may have restrictions on username changes — in that case, you may need to link a SoundCloud password to your account first.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into SoundCloud on a web browser, click your profile picture, and select Settings to find the username field.
  • Click the pencil icon next to your username, type the new one, and click Save changes for the update to take effect when ready.
  • Your followers, likes, and uploaded tracks stay with your account when you change your username.
  • Old links to your profile will no longer work, so update your username in any bios, websites, or social media where you share your SoundCloud link.
  • If your account was created through Facebook or Google, you may need to set a SoundCloud password before you can change your username.

What happens to your old profile link

When you change your username, SoundCloud retires your old profile URL. Anyone who tries to visit your old link will see a "page not found" error. This matters if you have shared your SoundCloud profile on a website, in an email signature, or on social media — those links will break.

Your new username becomes your new profile URL when ready. For example, if you change from soundcloud.com/oldname to soundcloud.com/newname, only the new link will work. Your followers can still find you through their "Following" list, and your tracks remain in their libraries, but direct links need to be updated.

Usernames that SoundCloud will not allow

SoundCloud has rules about what characters and words you can use in a username. You cannot use spaces, and most special characters are blocked — stick to letters, numbers, and hyphens. Usernames must be between 3 and 25 characters long.

SoundCloud also reserves certain usernames for its own use, such as "soundcloud", "support", and "help". If you try to use a username that is already taken by another user or reserved by SoundCloud, you will see an error message telling you the name is unavailable. Try adding a number or hyphen to make it unique.

Changing your username on the SoundCloud mobile app

The mobile app for SoundCloud (iOS and Android) does not have a direct way to change your username. You must use a web browser to make this change. Open soundcloud.com on your phone's browser, log in, and follow the same steps: profile picture, Settings, username field, pencil icon, save.

After you change your username on the web, the change will show up in the mobile app within a few minutes. You do not need to log out and back in — the app syncs automatically.

If you cannot change your username

If the username field is grayed out or you see a message saying you cannot change it, the most common reason is that your account was created through a third-party login like Facebook or Google. SoundCloud requires you to set a standalone password on your account before you can change your username.

To add a password, go to Settings, scroll down to "Password", and click "Set password". You will receive an email with a link to create one. Once you have set a password, return to the username field and you should be able to edit it. If you still cannot change it after setting a password, contact SoundCloud support through the Help Center on their website.

Usernames and artist verification

Changing your username does not affect your artist verification status on SoundCloud. If your account is verified (shown by a checkmark next to your name), the checkmark stays with your account even after you change the username. Your verification is tied to your account, not to the specific name you use.

However, if you change your username to something very different from your artist name or brand, you may want to update your profile description or bio so listeners can still recognize you. This is especially important if you have built an audience under your old name.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. SoundCloud does not prevent you from reusing an old username you had in the past. If you change from "artist1" to "artist2" and then want to go back to "artist1", you can do that. However, if someone else has taken "artist1" in the meantime, you will not be able to use it until they change theirs.

Will my followers see that I changed my username?

Your followers will not receive a notification about the username change. They will still see your account in their Following list, and your new username will show up the next time they visit your profile or see your tracks in their feed. Your follower count does not change.

What if someone else took the username I want?

If another user has already claimed the username you want, SoundCloud will not let you use it. Try adding a number, hyphen, or underscore to make it unique — for example, "artistname1" or "artist-name". You can also check if the account using that name is active; if it has not been used in years, you may contact SoundCloud support to ask about it.

Does changing my username affect my tracks or downloads?

No. Your uploaded tracks, play counts, likes, and reposts all stay with your account. The only thing that changes is your profile URL and the name displayed next to your tracks. Anyone who has downloaded your tracks will still have them, and the files themselves are not affected.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my username?

No. SoundCloud only allows letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens (-) in usernames. Spaces, underscores, and symbols like @, #, or ! are not permitted. If you want to separate words, use a hyphen instead — for example, "my-artist-name" instead of "my artist name".