You can change the name on your Spotify account through your account settings, but the process depends on whether you want to change your display name or the email address tied to your account

Your display name is what other users see when you share playlists or follow them. Your account email is what you use to log in. Spotify lets you change your display name as many times as you want with no waiting period. Changing your email address is also straightforward but requires you to verify the new email before the switch takes effect.

Both changes happen in the same place: your account settings on the Spotify website or app. The steps are quick and take less than five minutes. You do not need to contact Spotify support unless something goes wrong during verification.

Key Takeaways

  • Your display name (what friends see) can be changed when ready and as often as you want through account settings on the web or app.
  • Your account email (what you log in with) can be changed, but Spotify will send a verification link to the new email address before the change goes live.
  • Display name changes show up when ready for other users, but email changes take effect only after you click the verification link.
  • If you forget your password or lose access to your email, you will need to use your phone number or Facebook/Apple account to recover your Spotify login.

How to change your display name on the Spotify website

Go to www.spotify.com and log in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. You will land on your account overview page.

Look for the section labeled Profile or Public profile (the exact wording varies slightly by region). You should see a field with your current display name. Click on it, delete the old name, type your new name, and click Save or press Enter. The change takes effect when ready. Anyone who visits your profile or sees your activity will see the new name right away.

How to change your display name in the Spotify app

Open Spotify on your phone or computer and tap or click your profile icon at the bottom right (on mobile) or top right (on desktop). Select Profile or Account settings. On mobile, you may need to tap the gear icon for settings first.

Find the field showing your current display name and tap or click it to edit. Type your new name and confirm the change. Like the website method, this takes effect when ready. The app will refresh to show your new name across all your activity and playlists.

How to change your account email address

Go to your account settings on the Spotify website (the app does not let you change your email). Click Account from your profile menu, then look for a section called Email or Login email. Click the field and enter your new email address.

Spotify will send a verification link to that new email. You must click the link within a set time (usually 24 hours) to confirm the change. If you do not verify, your old email remains your login email. Once you click the link, your new email becomes your official account email and the email you use to log in going forward.

If you do not see the verification email, check your spam or junk folder. If it is not there, go back to your account settings and request a new verification link. You can only change your email once every 30 days, so choose carefully.

What happens to your old display name

When you change your display name, the old name becomes available for other users to use. Spotify does not reserve old names or hold them for you. If you think you might want to switch back later, write down your old name so you can search for it if needed.

Your old display name does not appear in your account history or anywhere else after the change. Playlists you created under the old name will now show your new name as the creator. Followers you had under the old name stay connected to you under the new name.

What happens if you change your email address

Your old email address will no longer work to log in. Make sure you remember your new email or write it down. If you lose access to your new email later, you can still recover your account using your phone number or by logging in through Facebook or Apple (if you connected those accounts to Spotify).

Changing your email does not affect your playlists, followers, saved songs, or any other account data. Everything stays exactly as it was. Your subscription (if you have one) stays active and tied to your account.

Limits and restrictions on name changes

Spotify does not limit how many times you can change your display name or how often you can do it. You can change it once a day, once an hour, or even more frequently if you want. There is no cooldown period.

Your display name can be up to 30 characters long. It cannot contain certain special characters, though most letters, numbers, spaces, and common punctuation marks are allowed. If Spotify rejects your name choice, try removing special characters or shortening it.

Email address changes are limited to once every 30 days. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized account takeovers. If you need to change your email again, you will have to wait 30 days from your last change.

If you cannot change your name or email

If the save button does not work or you get an error message, try logging out and logging back in. Sometimes a stale session prevents changes from going through. If that does not work, try using a different browser or the app instead of the website (or vice versa).

If you are still stuck, clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again. For persistent problems, you can contact Spotify support through the help section on their website. Have your account email and a description of what happened ready when you reach out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my display name without changing my email?

Yes. Your display name and email are separate. You can change one, both, or neither without affecting the other. Most people change their display name far more often than their email.

Will my friends still see me if I change my name?

Yes. Your followers and friends stay connected to your account no matter what name you use. They will straightforward see your new name on your profile and in your activity. You do not lose any connections when you change your display name.

What if I change my email and then forget the new one?

You can still log in using your phone number or by signing in through Facebook or Apple if you connected those accounts. Go to the Spotify login page and look for "Log in with phone number" or the social login options. Once you are in, you can view your current email in account settings.

Does changing my name affect my Spotify Premium subscription?

No. Your subscription is tied to your account, not your name or email. Changing either one does not interrupt service, pause your subscription, or cause any billing issues. Your subscription continues exactly as before.

Can I use someone else's name as my display name?

Yes. Spotify display names do not have to be unique. Multiple people can have the same display name. However, your account itself is unique and identified by your email address, so there is no confusion on Spotify's end even if two users share a name.