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

Spotify lets you change the username you use to log in, but the process differs depending on whether you signed up with an email address or through Facebook, Apple, or Google. If you created your account with an email, you can change your username directly in settings. If you signed up through a social platform, you'll need to disconnect that account first, then set up an email login before you can change the username.

The username is separate from your display name — the display name is what other users see on your profile, while the username is what you use to log in. You can change your display name anytime, but the username change requires a few more steps and can only be done once every 30 days.

Key Takeaways

  • If you signed up with an email address, go to Account Settings, select "Change username," and enter your new username.
  • If you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or Google, you must disconnect that account and create an email login before you can change your username.
  • Spotify usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot be changed more than once every 30 days.
  • Your display name (what others see) is different from your username (what you log in with) and can be changed anytime without restrictions.

Change your username if you signed up with email

Open Spotify on any device and go to your account settings. On the web, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account." On mobile, tap the Home icon, then your profile icon in the top right, then "Settings and privacy," then "Account."

Look for the "Change username" option. Enter your new username — it must be between 3 and 30 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Spotify will tell you immediately if the username is already taken. Once you confirm the change, you'll need to log in again with your new username the next time you open Spotify.

Disconnect a social login before changing your username

If you signed up through Facebook, Apple, or Google, you cannot change your username until you create an email-based login. Go to Account Settings and find "Connected apps" or "Social login." Select the platform you used to sign up and choose "Disconnect."

After disconnecting, go back to Account Settings and select "Change email address." Enter an email you have access to and set a password. Once that's complete, you can follow the steps above to change your username. This process takes a few minutes but only needs to happen once.

What happens to your profile when you change your username

Your display name, profile picture, playlists, saved songs, and followers all stay exactly the same. Other users will not see your username change — they see your display name on your profile. Only you and anyone you share your profile link with will notice the difference, because the URL will change to reflect your new username.

If you have shared your profile link with others before the change, those old links will no longer work. You'll need to share your new profile link if you want people to find you by URL.

Username rules and restrictions

Spotify usernames must follow these rules: between 3 and 30 characters, letters and numbers only (plus underscores), no spaces, and no special characters like hyphens or periods. Usernames are case-insensitive, so "JamesRodriguez" and "jamesrodriguez" are treated as the same username.

You can only change your username once every 30 days. If you try to change it again before 30 days have passed, Spotify will show you the date when you'll be able to change it next. There's no way to speed up this waiting period.

Change your display name instead if you want a quick change

If you just want to change what other users see on your profile, change your display name instead — this can be done anytime without waiting. Go to Account Settings, select "Profile," and edit the name field. Your display name can be anything: spaces, capital letters, special characters, and emojis are all allowed.

Keep in mind that changing your display name does not change your username or your login credentials. If you want people to find you by a different name but don't need to change how you log in, a display name change is faster and has no restrictions.

Troubleshooting username changes

If you see an error saying your username is unavailable, it means someone else has already claimed it. Try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique. If you're told you cannot change your username yet, you've already made a change within the last 30 days — check your Account Settings to see when you'll be may be able to access again.

If you're signed in through a social platform and don't see a "Change username" option, you haven't disconnected that account yet. Follow the steps in the "Disconnect a social login" section above. If you're still stuck, try logging out completely, closing the app, and logging back in — sometimes the settings page needs a refresh to show all options.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Only if 30 days have passed since your last change. Spotify doesn't let you change your username more than once per month, so if you changed it recently and want to revert, you'll need to wait until the 30-day window closes.

What if someone took the username I want?

Spotify doesn't have a way to request a username from another user. If the username you want is taken, try variations: add numbers, use underscores, or combine it with another word. You can also check if the account is active by searching for it — inactive accounts may eventually be recycled, though Spotify doesn't publish a timeline for this.

Does changing my username affect my Spotify Wrapped or listening history?

No. Your listening history, saved songs, playlists, and all Spotify Wrapped data stay attached to your account. The username change only affects how you log in and what your profile URL looks like.

Can I use special characters like hyphens or periods in my username?

No. Spotify usernames can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and other special characters are not allowed. If you want those characters in how your name appears, use your display name instead.

What if I forgot my username?

Go to the Spotify login page and select "Can't log in?" Enter your email address, and Spotify will show you your current username. You can then log in and change it if you'd like.