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. If you want to change it, you go into your account settings, find the profile section, and update it there. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use Spotify on your phone, computer, or the web player.

The one thing to know upfront: you can only change your username once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. There is no way around this limit, so make sure you are happy with your choice before you confirm it.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Spotify username in Account Settings under Profile, and the change takes effect immediately across all your devices.
  • Spotify limits username changes to once every 30 days, so you cannot change it again until that period passes.
  • Your username must be between 3 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.
  • If someone else has already taken the username you want, Spotify will tell you and you will need to pick a different one.

Changing your username on the Spotify website

Open Spotify.com in your web browser and log in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the page and click it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Click on "Account" from that menu. This takes you to your account overview page. On the left side, you will see a menu with different sections. Click on "Profile" to open your profile settings. You should see a field labeled "Username" with your current name in it. Click on that field to edit it, type your new username, and then click the checkmark or "Save" button that appears next to it.

Spotify will tell you right away if the username is already taken or if it breaks the rules (too short, too long, or contains characters that are not allowed). If your new username is available, the change happens immediately. You will see your new username on your profile and in any playlists you share.

Changing your username on the Spotify mobile app

Open the Spotify app on your phone and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, tap your profile icon (usually a circle with your picture or initials). This opens your profile page.

Tap the gear icon or "Settings" option at the top of your profile. Scroll down until you find "Username" in the settings list. Tap on it to open the edit field. Delete your current username and type in the new one you want. Tap "Save" or the checkmark to confirm the change.

Just like on the website, Spotify will let you know immediately if the username is taken or invalid. Once you confirm, your new username appears on your profile right away.

Rules for choosing a new Spotify username

Your username must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, periods, hyphens, or other special characters — Spotify will reject them and ask you to pick something else.

Usernames are not case-sensitive, which means "JohnSmith" and "johnsmith" are treated as the same username. If someone already has "johnsmith", you cannot use "JohnSmith" even though the capitalization is different. The system checks for the exact combination of letters and numbers, not the capitalization.

Your username is public and visible to anyone who looks at your profile or sees a playlist you share. Think about whether you want it to be something personal or something more private before you confirm it.

What to do if your username is already taken

When you try to save a username that someone else already has, Spotify shows you an error message saying the username is not available. You will need to pick a different one. Try adding a number to the end, using an underscore between words, or choosing a completely different name.

There is no way to see who has a username you want or to request it from them. You simply have to choose something else. Many people add the year they were born, their initials, or a number to make their username unique.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This is a hard limit that Spotify enforces on all accounts. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed, you will see a message telling you exactly when you will be able to change it next.

Because of this limit, take a moment to think about your new username before you confirm it. Make sure you are happy with how it looks and how it will appear to other people. If you realize you made a mistake right after changing it, you will have to wait the full 30 days before you can fix it.

Your username versus your display name

Spotify has two different names for your account: your username and your display name. Your username is what you just changed — it is the permanent identifier that appears in your profile URL and in playlists you share. Your display name is what shows up next to your activity, like when you follow someone or add a song to a public playlist.

You can change your display name as often as you want without any waiting period. If you want to change how your name appears but do not want to wait 30 days, you can change your display name instead. Go to the same Account Settings page, find "Display Name" instead of "Username", and update it there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my profile URL when I change my username?

Your profile URL changes to match your new username. Any old links to your profile using your old username will no longer work. If you shared your profile link with friends before the change, you will need to send them your new profile link.

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

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed. You can change your username to anything available, including a previous username, as long as no one else has taken it in the meantime. Keep in mind that if someone else claimed your old username, you will not be able to use it again.

Does changing my username affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is the name that appears on your profile and in shared playlists.

Why does Spotify limit username changes to once every 30 days?

The 30-day limit prevents people from changing their usernames constantly, which can confuse other users and make it harder to track accounts. It also reduces spam and abuse on the platform.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?

No. Spotify only allows letters, numbers, and underscores. If you try to use a space, period, hyphen, or any other special character, Spotify will reject it and ask you to choose a different username.