Where to find your username settings on MuseScore

Your MuseScore username lives in your account settings, not in the sheet music editor itself. Log into MuseScore at musescore.com, click your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner, and select "Settings" from the menu that appears. On the Settings page, look for the "Profile" tab on the left side — this is where your username and other account details are stored.

If you are using the MuseScore desktop app instead of the website, you still need to change your username through the web version. The desktop app does not have a built-in settings panel for account changes. Open a web browser, go to musescore.com, and follow the same steps above.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username is changed through the MuseScore website under Settings > Profile, not through the desktop app or mobile app.
  • MuseScore allows you to change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you submit the change.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 20 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.
  • After you change your username, your old profile URL will no longer work, but your scores and followers will stay with your account.

The username change process step by step

Once you are in the Profile tab, scroll down until you see the "Username" field. It will show your current username. Click the "Edit" button next to it or click directly in the field to make it editable. Delete your old username and type in the new one you want to use.

Before you confirm, MuseScore will check whether the username is available. If someone else already has that name, you will see a message saying the username is taken. If it is available, a green checkmark will appear. Click "Save" or "Confirm" to lock in the change. The new username takes effect when ready.

Rules for your new username

MuseScore has specific rules about what characters and length your username can be. Your username must be between 3 and 20 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like @, #, or $, or accented letters.

Your username cannot be the same as another user's username, and it cannot be a reserved word that MuseScore uses for its own system. If you try to use a name that is already taken or not allowed, the system will tell you when ready and ask you to choose something else.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

MuseScore does not let you change your username whenever you want. You can change it once every 30 days. If you have changed your username recently, the Settings page will show you when you are allowed to change it again. This rule prevents people from constantly switching names and confusing other users who follow their work.

If you made a typo or changed your mind right after submitting, you will have to wait the full 30 days before you can change it again. For this reason, it is worth double-checking your new username before you click save.

What happens to your profile and scores after the change

When you change your username, your profile page URL changes too. Your old URL — something like musescore.com/user/oldusername — will no longer work. Anyone who bookmarked your old profile link will get a 404 error if they try to visit it. You may want to let collaborators or followers know about the change if they have your old link saved.

Your scores, followers, and all your account history stay with your account. People who follow you will still see your new username in their feed. Your published scores will still be under your name, and any comments or likes on those scores will remain. The change only affects the name itself, not the content or connections tied to your account.

If you cannot find the username field

Sometimes the Settings page looks different depending on whether you are on a computer or mobile device. On mobile, the Profile tab might be harder to spot. Scroll down on the Settings page to make sure you are looking at all the options. If you are on a phone, try switching to desktop view in your browser settings, which often makes the username field easier to locate.

If the username field is grayed out or you see a message saying you cannot change your username, you may have changed it within the last 30 days. Check the message on the page — it will tell you the exact date when you can change it again. If you believe there is a technical problem, you can contact MuseScore support through the Help section on their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the MuseScore mobile app?

No, you must use the website to change your username. Open musescore.com in a web browser on your phone or tablet, log in, and go to Settings > Profile. The mobile app does not have a way to edit your account settings.

What if my new username is taken?

MuseScore will tell you when ready that the username is unavailable. Try a different name. You can add numbers, hyphens, or underscores to make a variation of the name you want — for example, if "composer" is taken, you could try "composer_2024" or "composer-music".

Do my followers see my old username after I change it?

No, your followers will see your new username everywhere on the site. Their follow connection stays active, and they will see your new name in their feed and on your profile page.

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

Only if 30 days have passed since your last change and no one else has taken that username in the meantime. If someone else has claimed your old username, you cannot use it again unless they change theirs first.

What characters can I use in my username?

You can use letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, periods, @ symbols, or accented characters like é or ñ.