You can change your Spotify username, but only once every 30 days

Spotify lets you change the username on your account, but with a built-in waiting period: you can only make the change once per 30-day period. If you've never changed it before, you can do it right now. If you changed it recently, you'll see a countdown telling you when the next change becomes available.

The change happens in your account settings on the Spotify website — not in the mobile app. Your username is what other people see when they look at your profile or when you share playlists with them. It's separate from your display name, which you can change more freely and appears in a slightly different way across the service.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Spotify username once every 30 days, and the change takes effect immediately.
  • The username change must be made on the Spotify website in your account settings, not through the mobile app.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the username is what appears in your profile URL and when you share content.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but no spaces or special characters.
  • If you've already changed your username recently, Spotify will show you exactly when you can change it again.

How to change your username on the web

Go to www.spotify.com and sign in with your email and password. Once you're logged in, look for your profile icon in the top right corner of the page and click it. From the dropdown menu, select Account.

On the Account page, scroll down until you find the section labeled Username. You'll see your current username displayed there. Click the CHANGE button next to it. Type in your new username — it needs to be between 3 and 30 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or other special characters.

After you type the new username, Spotify will check whether it's already taken. If it is, you'll see a message telling you the name isn't available and you'll need to try something different. Once you've entered a username that's available, click CHANGE USERNAME to confirm. The change takes effect right away.

What happens if you try to change it too soon

If you've changed your username within the last 30 days, the CHANGE button will be grayed out and you won't be able to click it. Instead, you'll see text that says something like "You can change your username again in X days." That countdown is specific to your account — it's not a global timer, so other people can change theirs while you're waiting.

The 30-day period starts from the moment you make a change, not from the calendar date. So if you changed your username on March 15th at 3 p.m., you can change it again on April 15th at 3 p.m. There's no way to speed up this waiting period, and Spotify support cannot override it.

The difference between username and display name

Your username is the permanent identifier Spotify uses for your profile. It appears in your profile URL (the web address people use to find you), and it's what shows up when you share playlists or follow other users. Once you set it, it's the technical name of your account.

Your display name is what appears on your profile card and in some social features. You can change your display name much more often than your username — there's no 30-day restriction. To change it, go to the same Account page, find the Profile section, and look for the display name field. You can edit it directly without any waiting period.

Rules for what your new username can be

Spotify has specific requirements for usernames. They must be at least 3 characters long and no more than 30 characters. You can use lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). You cannot use uppercase letters, spaces, hyphens, periods, or any other special characters.

Spotify also won't let you use a username that's already taken by another account, or one that violates their terms of service — for example, usernames that are hateful or impersonate someone else. If you try to use a name that breaks these rules, you'll get an error message explaining why it's not allowed.

What to do if you can't access the account page

If you're signed into Spotify but the Account page won't load, or if you see an error message when you try to change your username, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then sign out and sign back in. Sometimes cached data can cause the settings page to behave oddly.

If the problem persists, try using a different web browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge all work with Spotify. If you're using a very old browser version, update it first. Spotify's website works best on current versions of major browsers.

If you've forgotten your password and can't sign in at all, go to www.spotify.com/login and click Can't log in? You can reset your password using the email address associated with your account.

Why you might want to change your username

People change their Spotify username for different reasons. You might have chosen something years ago that no longer feels right, or you might want a username that's easier for friends to remember. Some people change it to match a username they use on other platforms, or to remove numbers or underscores they added just to make it unique when their first choice was taken.

Keep in mind that when you change your username, your old profile URL stops working. Anyone who had bookmarked your profile or saved a link to it will need to find you again using your new username. Your playlists, followers, and saved music don't go anywhere — they all stay with your account. Only the web address changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the Spotify app?

No, username changes can only be made on the Spotify website. Open a web browser, go to spotify.com, sign in, and go to your Account settings. The mobile app doesn't have this option.

What happens to my playlists and followers when I change my username?

Your playlists, followers, and all your saved music stay exactly the same. Only the username itself changes. People who follow you will still see your updated profile, but the old profile URL won't work anymore.

Can I go back to my old username after I change it?

You can change your username again after 30 days, so technically you could switch back to an old one if nobody else has claimed it in the meantime. But if someone else took that username during your 30-day waiting period, it won't be available.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify password or email?

No, your password and email address stay the same. You sign into Spotify with your email and password, not your username. Changing the username doesn't touch either of those.

Why does Spotify have a 30-day waiting period between username changes?

The waiting period prevents people from rapidly switching usernames to evade moderation or confuse other users. It also gives the service time to update its systems and prevent technical problems that could happen if usernames changed too frequently.