Change Your Display Name in Spotify Account Settings

To change the name that appears on your Spotify profile, open Spotify on any device, go to your account settings, and edit the display name field directly. The steps differ slightly between the desktop app, mobile app, and web player, but all three routes lead to the same result: a name change that shows up across your account within minutes.

On desktop, click the down arrow next to your profile picture in the top right corner, select "Account", then click "Edit profile". You will see a field labeled "Name" — clear it and type your new name. Click outside the field or press Enter to save. On mobile (iOS or Android), tap "Home", then the gear icon for settings, scroll to "Account", and tap "Edit profile" to change the name field the same way.

If you use Spotify through a web browser, log in at spotify.com, click your profile picture in the top right, select "Account", then "Edit profile". The name field works the same way. Spotify does not require you to verify the change with an email or code — it saves when ready and appears on your profile right away.

Key Takeaways

  • Your display name is edited directly in account settings on desktop, mobile, or web, and the change takes effect within minutes.
  • Changing your display name does not affect your username, email, or password — only what other users see on your profile.
  • You can change your display name as many times as you want with no restrictions or waiting periods.
  • If you use Spotify through Facebook or Apple ID login, you may need to update your name through that account first for the change to sync.

What Changes and What Stays the Same

Your display name is the name visible on your public profile and in playlists you share. Changing it does not alter your username (the handle you use to log in), your email address, or your password. Friends who follow you will see the new name on your profile, but their saved playlists and follows remain unchanged.

If you have created playlists before the name change, those playlists will show the new name as the creator going forward. Any songs you have saved, liked, or added to playlists stay in your library — the name change only affects how your account is labeled, not your listening history or saved content.

If You Signed Up Through Facebook or Apple ID

If your Spotify account is linked to Facebook or Apple ID, your display name may pull from that account. Changing the name in Spotify settings alone might not stick if your linked account has a different name. In this case, update your name through Facebook or Apple ID first, then check Spotify settings to confirm the change has synced.

To unlink Facebook or Apple ID from Spotify, go to Account settings, scroll to "Apps and websites", find the linked service, and click "Remove access". After that, your Spotify display name becomes independent and you can change it freely in Spotify settings without it reverting to your linked account's name.

Changing Your Username (If You Need a Different Login Handle)

Your username is different from your display name — it is the handle you type to log in, and it appears in your profile URL. Spotify does not allow you to change your username after account creation. If you need a different login handle, you must create a new Spotify account with the username you want.

Before you create a new account, understand that your old account's playlists, saved songs, and listening history will not transfer. You can read your saved songs as a text file through a third-party tool like Stats for Spotify or Maroofy, but Spotify itself does not export your library. If you have playlists you want to keep, export them or recreate them manually on the new account.

Troubleshooting: Name Change Not Showing Up

If you changed your display name but it is not showing on your profile or in playlists, try logging out and back in. Close the app completely (not just minimize) and reopen it, or clear your browser cache if you use the web player. Spotify sometimes takes a few minutes to sync the change across all devices.

If the name reverts to your old one after you save it, check whether your account is linked to Facebook or Apple ID — those accounts override your Spotify display name if they have a different name set. Unlink the service in Account settings, then change your Spotify display name again. If the problem persists, log out of all devices, wait 10 minutes, and log back in.

Changing Your Profile Picture at the Same Time

While you are in the Edit Profile section, you can also change your profile picture. Click the current picture or the camera icon next to it, then upload a new image from your device. Spotify accepts JPG and PNG files up to 4 MB. The new picture shows up on your profile and next to your name in playlists and comments within a few minutes.

You can also add a bio or description in the Edit Profile section — a short text field where you can write what kind of music you listen to or anything else you want on your profile. This bio is visible to anyone who visits your profile, so keep it appropriate if your profile is public.

Making Your Profile Private or Public

By default, your Spotify profile is public, which means anyone can see your display name, profile picture, playlists, and what you are listening to in real time. If you want to change this, go to Account settings, scroll to "Privacy settings", and toggle "Private session" or adjust who can see your profile and playlists.

Note that "Private session" is different from making your profile private — Private session hides what you are currently listening to from your friends and does not save your listening history to your account. Making your profile private prevents strangers from finding you through search, but friends who already follow you can still see your playlists unless you change those individual playlist settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Spotify display name on my phone?

Yes. On iPhone or Android, open Spotify, tap the Home tab, tap the gear icon for settings, scroll to Account, and tap Edit profile. Change the name field and it saves automatically. The change appears across all your devices within a few minutes.

Will changing my name affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists and saved songs stay exactly where they are. The only thing that changes is the name shown as the creator of your playlists and on your profile. Your listening history and library remain unchanged.

What if I want a completely different username to log in with?

Spotify does not allow username changes after account creation. You would need to create a new account with the username you want. Your old account's playlists and saved songs do not transfer automatically, so export or recreate them on the new account first.

Why does my name keep changing back after I edit it?

If your account is linked to Facebook or Apple ID, those accounts override your Spotify display name. Go to Account settings, find "Apps and websites", and remove access to the linked service. Then change your Spotify display name again — it should stay this time.

Can other people see my real name on Spotify?

Only the display name you set is visible to other users. Your email address and real name (if different from your display name) are private and only you can see them in your account settings. You control what name appears on your public profile.