You can change your Spotify username through your account settings, but the process differs depending on whether you use a Facebook login or a Spotify password
Spotify lets you change the username that appears on your profile and in your public playlists. The steps depend on how you created your account. If you signed up with an email address and password, you change your username directly in settings. If you connected your Facebook account to Spotify, you cannot change your username through Spotify — you would need to change your Facebook name instead, since Spotify pulls that information from Facebook.
The username change takes effect immediately, but other people may still see your old name briefly if they have cached data. Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after you change it.
Key Takeaways
- Email-based Spotify accounts let you change your username in account settings on the web or mobile app, and the change is instant.
- Facebook-connected accounts cannot change their Spotify username — the name comes from your Facebook profile and must be changed there.
- Your old username becomes available for others to use once you change it, so choose a new one you plan to keep.
- Changing your username does not affect your playlists, followers, or saved music — only the name displayed on your profile.
How to change your username on the web
Open Spotify in a web browser and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page.
On the account page, look for the "Edit profile" button near the top. Click it to enter edit mode. You will see a field labeled "Username" — this is where your current username appears. Click in that field and type your new username. Spotify will check whether the name is available as you type, showing a checkmark if it is free or an X if someone else has already claimed it.
Once you have entered a username that is available, scroll down and click "Save profile" at the bottom of the page. Your new username takes effect immediately.
How to change your username in the mobile app
Open Spotify on your phone or tablet and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select "Profile" from the menu. Tap the pencil or edit icon next to your current username or profile picture.
In the edit screen, tap the username field and type your new name. The app will show whether the username is available. Once you have chosen an available username, tap "Save" or "Done" at the top or bottom of the screen, depending on whether you use iOS or Android. The change appears on your profile immediately.
What happens if your account is connected to Facebook
If you signed up for Spotify using your Facebook login, Spotify pulls your display name directly from your Facebook profile. You cannot change your Spotify username separately in this case — Spotify will always show whatever name is set on your Facebook account.
To change the name that appears on Spotify, log into Facebook, go to your profile settings, and edit your name there. The change will sync to Spotify within a few hours. If you want to use a different name on Spotify than on Facebook, you would need to disconnect your Facebook account and create a separate Spotify password instead, then change your username through Spotify settings.
Disconnecting Facebook and creating a Spotify password
If you want to use a different username on Spotify than your Facebook name, you need to disconnect Facebook and set up a Spotify password. Go to your account page on the web, scroll to "Apps and websites," and find Facebook in the list of connected apps. Click "Remove" or "Disconnect" next to Facebook.
Next, scroll to the "Password" section and click "Change password." Spotify will ask you to enter a new password. Once you set a password, your account is no longer tied to Facebook, and you can change your username through Spotify settings as described above. You will log in with your email and password from that point forward instead of using Facebook.
Things that do not change when you update your username
Changing your username does not affect your playlists, saved songs, followers, or any other account data. People who follow you will continue to follow you under your new username. Your listening history and recommendations stay the same. Playlists you created keep all their songs and followers.
The only thing that changes is the name displayed on your profile and in the credits of any playlists you have made public. If you have shared a link to your profile with someone, that link still works after you change your username.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username back to what it was before?
Only if no one else has claimed it. Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for anyone to register. If you want to switch back, check whether it is still free in the username field. If someone else has taken it, you cannot use that name again.
How often can I change my username?
Spotify does not publish a limit on how often you can change your username. You can change it as many times as you want, though each change makes your previous username available for others to claim.
Will my friends see my new username right away?
Your new username takes effect immediately in Spotify's system. However, your friends' apps or browsers may show your old name for a short time if they have cached data. Refreshing their app or reloading the page will show your new username.
What if my desired username is already taken?
Spotify will show an X next to the username field if someone else has already claimed it. You will need to choose a different name. Try adding numbers, underscores, or periods to make a variation of the name you want.
Do I need to change my password when I change my username?
No. Your password and username are separate. Changing your username does not affect your password, and you do not need to update your login credentials.