Your username and password are stored in your Spotify account settings, not sent to you by email

Spotify does not email you your username or password when you sign up. Your username is the name you chose during registration — it appears on your profile and in the URL when someone visits your public profile. Your password is what you typed in to create the account. If you remember both, you can log in at spotify.com or through the Spotify app on any device.

If you have forgotten either one, Spotify offers a straightforward reset process. You do not need to contact support or wait for a response. The reset happens through your account page in minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Spotify username is the name you chose when you created your account, visible on your public profile and in your profile URL.
  • If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Spotify login page to reset it by email.
  • If you have forgotten your username, log in with the email address you used to create the account, then check your profile settings to see your username.
  • You can change your username and password at any time through Account > Edit Profile in your Spotify settings.

Finding your username if you remember your password

Go to spotify.com and log in with your email address and password. Once you are logged in, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Profile" from the menu. Your username appears at the top of your profile page, below your display name. It is also visible in the URL of your profile — the part after "open.spotify.com/user/".

If you use Spotify on a phone or tablet, open the app, tap the Home icon, then tap your profile picture in the top right. Your username is displayed on your profile screen. You can also see it by going to Settings > Account and scrolling to the "Username" field.

Resetting your password if you have forgotten it

Go to spotify.com and click "Log in" at the top right. On the login page, click the "Forgot your password?" link below the password field. Enter the email address you used to create your Spotify account. Spotify sends a password reset link to that email address — check your inbox and spam folder.

Click the link in the email. You will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. Type your new password twice to confirm it, then click "Reset Password." You can now log in with your email address and your new password.

What to do if you do not remember your email address

If you cannot remember the email address you used to create your account, you cannot reset your password through the standard process. Spotify does not have a public way to look up which email is tied to a username.

Try logging in with email addresses you think you might have used. If none of them work, you may need to create a new Spotify account with an email address you control. You can then transfer your playlists and saved songs by exporting them or by using a third-party tool like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic, though these tools require you to log into both accounts.

Changing your username or password after you log in

Once you are logged into Spotify, you can change your username and password whenever you want. Go to Account > Edit Profile. Under "Username," click the pencil icon to change it. Spotify usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores — no spaces or special characters.

To change your password, go to Account > Change Password. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Click "Change Password" to save it. Your new password takes effect when ready.

Why Spotify asks for your email, not your username, at login

Spotify lets you log in with either your email address or your username, but the email address is the primary account identifier. This is because usernames can be changed, but your email address is permanent and unique to your account. If you try to log in with your username and it does not work, try your email address instead.

Some older Spotify accounts may have been created with a username-only login before Spotify switched to email-based accounts. If you have one of these accounts and cannot remember your username, you may need to contact Spotify Support through the help page at support.spotify.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username to something someone else is using?

No. Spotify usernames are unique — once someone takes a username, no one else can use it. If the username you want is taken, you will need to choose a different one. You can change your username as many times as you want, so you can try different options until you find one that is available.

What if I log in with Facebook or Apple instead of a password?

If you created your Spotify account through Facebook or Apple Sign-In, you do not have a Spotify password. You log in by clicking the Facebook or Apple button and confirming through that service. You can still see and change your username in Account > Edit Profile, but you cannot set a separate Spotify password unless you first link an email address to your account.

Is my username the same as my display name?

No. Your display name is what appears on your profile and in playlists you create. Your username is a separate identifier used in your profile URL. You can change your display name without changing your username, and vice versa. Both are found in Account > Edit Profile.

What should I do if someone else has access to my account?

Change your password when ready using the "Forgot your password?" process, which sends a reset link only to your email address. Then go to Account > Sign Out Everywhere to log out all other devices. Check Account > Apps and Websites to see what services are connected to your Spotify account and remove any you do not recognize.