How to Change Your Spotify Username
Want to know how to change your Spotify username?
Spotify does not currently provide an option to manually edit the permanent username attached to your account. However, you can change your Spotify display name, which is the name other people see on your profile, playlists and throughout the Spotify app.
The process only takes a few seconds.
In this guide, we’ll explain the difference between a Spotify username and display name, show you how to change your name on mobile or desktop, and answer some common questions about Spotify profiles.
Can You Change Your Spotify Username?
You cannot directly change the permanent username Spotify uses to identify your account.
Spotify usernames are often automatically generated and may appear as a random collection of letters and numbers. Fortunately, this username is mostly used internally by Spotify and does not need to be the name people see when visiting your profile.
Instead, you can change your display name.
Your display name replaces your username across your Spotify profile, playlists and most areas of the Spotify app.
Spotify Username vs Display Name
Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, your Spotify username and display name are different.
Spotify username
Your username is the permanent identifier connected to your Spotify account.
Depending on when and how you created your account, it may look like:
- A name you selected when joining Spotify
- Your email address
- A long combination of letters and numbers
- An identifier connected to Facebook, Apple, Google or another login method
Spotify does not require most users to enter this username when logging in. You can normally sign in using your email address and password or the login method originally connected to your account.
Spotify display name
Your display name is the public name shown on:
- Your Spotify profile
- Playlists you have created
- Friend activity
- Collaborative playlists
- Other public areas of Spotify
Unlike your permanent username, you can change your display name whenever you need to.
How to Change Your Spotify Username on Mobile
While you cannot edit the permanent username, you can change the display name shown on your Spotify profile through the mobile app.
The process is similar on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
- Open the Spotify app.
- Tap your profile picture at the top of the screen.
- Select View profile.
- Tap Edit.
- Tap your current display name.
- Enter your new Spotify display name.
- Tap Save.
Your new name should now appear on your profile and alongside your public playlists.
How to Change Your Spotify Username on Desktop
You can also change your Spotify display name using the desktop app.
- Open Spotify on your computer.
- Click your profile picture at the top of the screen.
- Select Profile.
- Click your current profile name.
- Enter your new display name.
- Click Save.
The updated display name should then appear across your Spotify account.
Can You Change Your Spotify Username on the Website?
Spotify’s account website lets you manage details such as your email address, password, subscription and login methods.
However, the easiest way to change the name shown publicly on Spotify is through the Spotify mobile or desktop app.
Remember that you are changing your display name, rather than the permanent username used to identify your account.
Why Is My Spotify Username Random?
Many Spotify accounts have usernames consisting of random letters and numbers.
Spotify uses these automatically generated usernames as unique account identifiers. They are not intended to be memorable or used as your main public profile name.
You do not need to share this random username with listeners or friends. Simply change your display name to something recognisable.
How Often Can You Change Your Spotify Display Name?
Spotify does not publish a specific limit on how often you can change your display name.
This means you can update it when your personal name, brand or online identity changes. However, regularly changing your display name may make it more difficult for friends and followers to recognise your profile.
For consistency, choose a name that matches the identity you use across your other social media accounts.
Why Hasn’t My Spotify Display Name Changed?
If your new Spotify display name is not appearing immediately, try the following:
- Close and reopen the Spotify app.
- Log out of Spotify and sign back in.
- Check that you selected Save after editing your profile.
- Update Spotify to the latest available version.
- Check your profile from another device.
- Allow a little time for the change to appear everywhere.
You should also make sure you changed your name through the profile-editing screen rather than your main account settings.
Can You Use a Spotify Display Name to Log In?
No. Your Spotify display name cannot be used to log into your account.
You should sign in using your email address and password or another connected login method, such as Apple, Google, Facebook or your phone number.
Changing your display name will not change your email address, password, subscription, playlists or saved music.
How to Find Your Spotify Username
You can usually find information about your account by opening Spotify and viewing your profile or account settings.
However, most users do not need their permanent Spotify username. Your email address or connected login method is normally more useful when signing in or recovering your account.
If you are trying to share your Spotify profile, it is better to copy your profile link:
- Open your Spotify profile.
- Tap or click the three-dot menu.
- Select Share.
- Copy your profile link.
You can then send the link to friends or add it to your social media profiles.
Can Artists Change Their Name on Spotify?
Changing the name of a Spotify artist profile is different from changing the display name on a personal Spotify account.
Artists cannot manually change their artist name through Spotify for Artists. The artist name comes from the release metadata delivered to Spotify by a record label or music distributor.
To change an artist name, the artist normally needs to contact their distributor or label. The distributor can then request the name change and redeliver the affected releases using the updated metadata.
Artists should think carefully before changing their name. A name change may affect profile matching, search visibility, social links and the way existing releases are organised across music platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Spotify username?
Spotify does not offer a setting for changing your permanent account username. You can instead change your display name, which is the name publicly shown on your profile and playlists.
How do I change my Spotify username on iPhone?
Open Spotify, tap your profile picture, select View profile, tap Edit, enter your new display name and select Save.
How do I change my Spotify username on Android?
The process is the same as on iPhone. Open your profile in the Spotify app, select Edit, change your display name and save the update.
Will changing my Spotify name affect my playlists?
No. Changing your display name will not delete or modify your playlists, followers, saved songs or subscription.
Can someone else use the same Spotify display name?
Spotify display names do not function like unique social media handles. More than one account may therefore use the same or a similar display name.
Can I change my Spotify artist name myself?
No. Your artist name is supplied through the metadata delivered by your label or music distributor. You will need to ask them to manage the name-change request with Spotify.
Final Thoughts
Although you cannot change the permanent username attached to your Spotify account, you can easily change the name people actually see.
Simply edit your Spotify display name through your profile settings on mobile or desktop. Your new name will then appear on your profile, playlists and elsewhere within the Spotify app.
For most listeners, changing the display name provides exactly the same practical result as changing a Spotify username—without needing to create a new account or lose any playlists, followers or saved music.