You cannot change your Apple Music username directly

Apple Music does not have a separate username field the way some streaming services do. Your Apple Music profile uses your Apple ID — the email address and password you use to sign in — and that is what appears to other users. If you want a different name to show on your profile, you change your Apple ID name, not a username.

The name that displays publicly comes from your Apple ID account settings, specifically the "Name" field. This is separate from your email address. You can change this display name without changing your email or password, and the change takes effect across Apple Music, iTunes, the App Store, and all other Apple services tied to that ID.

Key Takeaways

  • Apple Music uses your Apple ID email as your login, but the public display name comes from a separate "Name" field in your account settings.
  • You change your display name through Apple ID settings on your device or at appleid.apple.com, not within the Apple Music app itself.
  • The new name appears across all Apple services within a few minutes, though it may take longer to update on shared family accounts.
  • Changing your display name does not affect your email address, password, or any of your music library or playlists.

How to change your name on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. This takes you to your Apple ID settings. Tap "Name" and you will see your current first and last name displayed in two separate fields.

Edit either or both fields to the name you want to display. Tap "Done" when you finish. The change saves when ready and will appear on your Apple Music profile within a few minutes. If you use Family Sharing, the name change applies only to your account, not to other family members.

How to change your name on Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select "System Settings" (on macOS Ventura or later) or "System Preferences" (on earlier versions). Click "General" or look for your Apple ID in the sidebar, then click your name.

In the Account tab, you will see your name listed. Click "Edit" next to your name to open the editing fields. Change your first name, last name, or both, then click "Done". The change takes effect when ready across your Mac and your Apple Music account.

How to change your name on a Windows PC or Android device

If you use Apple Music on Windows or Android, you cannot change your Apple ID name from those devices. Instead, visit appleid.apple.com in a web browser on any computer. Sign in with your Apple ID email and password.

Click "Personal Information" in the left sidebar. You will see your name displayed with "Edit" next to it. Click "Edit", change your first and last name in the fields that appear, then click "Save". The change applies to your Apple Music profile within a few minutes.

What happens to your music library and playlists

Changing your display name does not affect your music library, playlists, or any of your saved content. All your music, downloads, and listening history remain exactly as they were. If you share playlists with other users, they will see your new name the next time they view the shared playlist.

If you have a family account and other family members follow your playlists or see your activity, they will see your new name in those contexts. The change does not require you to re-sign in or re-read anything.

If you want to change your Apple ID email address instead

Changing your email address is different from changing your display name and is more involved. Your email is your login credential, so changing it affects how you sign in to all Apple services. You can change your Apple ID email through the same settings where you change your name — go to "Personal Information" on appleid.apple.com or through your device settings and look for "Email and Phone Numbers".

Apple will send a verification code to your current email and your new email to confirm the change. You will need to verify both before the change takes effect. After the change, you will sign in to Apple Music using your new email address instead of the old one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my friends see my new name right away?

Your new name appears on your Apple Music profile within a few minutes. If friends follow you or view your shared playlists, they will see the updated name the next time they refresh or reload the app.

Can I use a nickname or stage name instead of my real name?

Yes. Apple ID does not require you to use your legal name. You can enter any text in the first and last name fields, including a nickname, stage name, or any other name you want to display publicly.

What if I change my name and then want to change it back?

You can change your display name as many times as you want using the same process. There is no limit to how often you can edit your name in Apple ID settings.

Does changing my name affect my iCloud or other Apple services?

Yes. Your Apple ID name is shared across all Apple services — iCloud, iTunes, the App Store, Apple TV, and others. Changing it in one place changes it everywhere. Your email address and password remain the same.