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 account settings on Spotify's website or mobile app. The change takes effect immediately, though it may take a few minutes to show up everywhere you use Spotify.

The process is straightforward and takes less than a minute. You do not need to create a new account or log out and back in. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay exactly as they are.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username once every 30 days through account settings on Spotify's website or app.
  • The new username appears on your profile and in any playlists you share with others.
  • Your playlists, followers, and saved songs do not change when you update your username.
  • If your desired username is already taken, you will need to choose a different one.

How to change your username on the Spotify website

Log into your Spotify account at spotify.com using your email and password. Once you are logged in, click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page. Look for the "Profile" section, which displays your current username. Click "Edit profile" next to your username.

A text field will appear with your current username highlighted. Delete the old username and type in your new one. Spotify usernames can contain letters, numbers, and underscores, and must be between 1 and 30 characters long. Click "Save" when you are done.

How to change your username in the Spotify app

Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, tap your profile icon. A menu will open with several options.

Tap "Profile" to view your profile page. At the top, you will see your current username. Tap the pencil or edit icon next to your name. A text field will appear where you can edit your username.

Type your new username and tap "Save" or "Done" (the exact wording depends on whether you are using iOS or Android). The change takes effect right away, though it may take a few minutes to show up on other devices where you are logged in.

What happens if your desired username is already taken

Spotify will not let you save a username that someone else already has. If you try to use a name that is taken, you will see an error message saying the username is unavailable. You will need to choose a different one.

Try adding numbers or underscores to make your preferred name unique. For example, if "musiclover" is taken, you could use "musiclover2024" or "music_lover_". Spotify does not show you a list of similar available usernames, so you will need to try different variations until you find one that works.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. Spotify enforces this rule to prevent confusion and spam. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed, you will see a message telling you when you can change it next.

If you made a mistake or changed your mind, you are stuck with the new username until the 30 days are up. There is no way to speed up this waiting period or get an exception. Plan your username change carefully so you do not regret it for the next month.

How your username appears to other people

Your username shows up on your public profile, which anyone can view if they search for you on Spotify. It also appears next to your name when you create or share playlists. If you follow other users or they follow you, your username is visible in their follower lists.

When you change your username, it updates everywhere on Spotify within a few minutes. People who already follow you will see your new username the next time they check their follower list. Old links to your profile will still work and will redirect to your updated profile.

What does not change when you update your username

Your email address, password, and account login information stay the same. You do not need to update anything else or log out and back in. All your playlists, saved songs, and listening history remain exactly as they were.

Your followers do not get unfollowed, and you do not unfollow anyone. Collaborative playlists you share with friends continue to work normally. Spotify does not send notifications to your followers when you change your username, so they will only notice if they look at your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Spotify limits username changes to once every 30 days. After you change your username, you must wait a full 30 days before you can change it again. There is no way to bypass this waiting period.

What characters can I use in my Spotify username?

You can use letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens, periods, or @ symbols are not allowed. Your username must be between 1 and 30 characters long.

If I change my username, will my friends still be able to find me?

Yes. Your profile link stays the same even after you change your username, so old links still work. Your friends can also search for you by your email address or find you in their follower list. The only thing that changes is what name appears on your profile.

Can I change my display name instead of my username?

Spotify has both a username and a display name. Your display name is what appears next to your profile picture in most places, while your username is your account identifier. You can change your display name anytime without waiting 30 days, but the process is different from changing your username.