You can change your Spotify username through your account settings on any device

Your Spotify username is the name that appears on your profile and in playlists you share. You can change it once every 30 days through the Spotify app or website. The process takes less than a minute and takes effect immediately across all your devices.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use the mobile app or desktop version, but both routes lead to the same account settings page. Your password, email address, and subscription status stay the same — only the display name changes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username once every 30 days, and the change shows up right away on all devices where you use Spotify.
  • On desktop or web, go to your account settings, find the profile section, and type your new username directly into the field.
  • On mobile, open the app, tap your profile icon, select "Edit profile," and change the username the same way.
  • Your new username must be between 1 and 30 characters and cannot contain certain special characters like @ or #.
  • If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change, Spotify will tell you the exact date you can change it again.

How to change your username on desktop or web

Go to spotify.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile name or icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu. This opens your account overview page.

Look for the Profile section on the left side of the page. Click Edit profile. You will see a field labeled Username with your current name. Click in that field, delete the old username, and type your new one. Click Save when you are done. The change takes effect immediately.

How to change your username on the mobile app

Open the Spotify app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap Edit profile at the top of your profile page. You will see your username displayed in a text field.

Tap the username field, clear the current text, and type your new username. Tap Save or the checkmark button to confirm. The new username appears on your profile right away, even if you are still logged in on other devices.

Rules for choosing a new username

Your username must be between 1 and 30 characters long. Spotify accepts letters, numbers, underscores, and periods. You cannot use spaces, @ symbols, # symbols, or most other special characters.

Usernames are not case-sensitive, so "JohnDoe" and "johndoe" are treated as the same name. If someone else has already taken the exact username you want, Spotify will show an error message and ask you to try a different one. You can add numbers or underscores to make a username unique — for example, "JohnDoe_2" or "JohnDoe42".

What happens if you change your username too soon

Spotify limits username changes to once every 30 days. If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change, the website or app will display a message telling you the exact date and time when you can change it again.

This 30-day window resets each time you successfully change your username. There is no way to bypass this limit or change it more often, even if you contact Spotify support. If you made a typo or chose a name you do not like, you will need to wait until the 30 days are up.

Your username versus your display name

Spotify has two separate name fields: your username and your display name. Your username is what you use to log in and what appears in your profile URL. Your display name is what shows up on playlists and when you follow other users.

You can change your display name as often as you want with no waiting period. If you want to change how your name appears to other users but do not want to wait 30 days, edit your display name instead. Go to your profile settings and look for the Display name field, which is separate from the username field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username affect my playlists or followers?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and followers stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed on your profile changes. People who follow you will still see your playlists and activity under your new username.

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

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed since you changed it. You can reuse old usernames as long as no one else has claimed them in the meantime. If someone took your old username, you will need to choose something different.

What if I forgot my username?

Your username is shown at the top of your profile page when you log in. You can also find it in your account settings under the Profile section. If you cannot log in, use your email address instead — Spotify accepts either your username or email to sign in.

Does my username have to match my real name?

No. Your username can be anything you want, as long as it follows Spotify's character rules. Many people use nicknames, creative handles, or combinations of words and numbers. Your display name is where you can put your real name if you want other users to see it.