{"id":4711,"date":"2022-12-14T08:25:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T08:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/?p=4711"},"modified":"2022-12-14T08:36:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T08:36:41","slug":"how-to-change-spotify-username","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/how-to-change-spotify-username\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Spotify Username"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/music-on-your-smartphone-1796117_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Music-on-your-smartphone-1796117 960 720\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It may be a tiny thing but a lot of people have found themselves in an uncomfortable situation when one day they log in to their account and see how embarrassing their 5-year-old username is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This happens very often in social media, and while Spotify is not as public as other apps, there is an element of connectivity and social functions that may make you want to change it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you are very active on social media, then being able to change it would make a lot more sense, but can you actually change it and if so, how do you do it? Well, stick around to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><h1 id=\"h.6s2anlf93tqb\">Can You Change Your Spotify Username?<\/h1><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you have to understand that there are two types of IDs in Spotify, one that is permanent and one that you\u2019ll be able to change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cUsername\u201d is permanent and it\u2019s used to identify the user and to log into the account, in other words, it\u2019s used as a credential and won\u2019t be a public name by which others recognize you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other is the \u201cDisplay Name\u201d, and this is the one that actually shows on your profile and playlists, so it\u2019s sort of your public name. More importantly, you can change it whenever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, that permanent username can be changed, although not how you would think, so let\u2019s find out how you can change both of these IDs on your Spotify account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><h1 id=\"h.tokbcawn03mp\">How to Change the Username<\/h1><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, we said this is permanent, and you would not actually be changing it, just switching it to another name through Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you connect your Spotify with your Facebook account, the name you have on Facebook will be your username on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the username will not show to other people but if you are still interested in changing it, then you can go ahead and connect your Spotify account to Facebook, or just sign up with Facebook. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h.d8pb54bune7x\">Connecting an Existing Spotify Account with Facebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a Spotify account and you wish to connect that account to Facebook, then follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.so2hs0z6u20b\">How to Connect Spotify with Facebook (On Desktop)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First, you have to open the Spotify app on your PC and look for the small arrow in the right top corner, right next to your display name and your picture. Click the arrow to open your profile menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll see a few options, select \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you\u2019re in the Settings menu, scroll down until you find the \u201cSocial\u201d settings. You\u2019ll see a very clear blue button that says \u201cConnect With Facebook\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/spotify_desktop_3.jpg\" alt=\"Spotify desktop 3\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click that and enter your credentials to log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you do this, your username will automatically change to your Facebook name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.t6glzmo97zcq\">How to Connect Spotify Existing Account with Facebook (On the Phone)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go through your apps and open Spotify on your phone (make sure you are on the \u201cHome\u201d menu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now go to the top right corner and click the small icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down until you find the \u201cSocial\u201d settings and tap on \u201cConnect to Facebook\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mopm.png\" alt=\"Mopm\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enter your credentials and log in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same as before, once you do, your username will automatically change to your Facebook name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h.5zhiex7uhp5q\">Making a New Spotify Account with Facebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make a new Spotify account, you can use your Facebook to sign up, that way you will have the same name as your Facebook account from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First, go to Spotify\u2019s website and click on \u2018Sign up.\u2019 signup page will show up and you\u2019ll see a button that says \u2018Sign up with Facebook, click it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you click the button, you have to enter the credentials for your Facebook account and log in normally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll have a new account with the same name as your Facebook account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/link-spotify-and-facebook-screenshot-signup-e1641563944899.jpg\" alt=\"Link-spotify-and-facebook-screenshot-signup-e1641563944899\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the whole idea of having a good username is that you can sign in faster and not forget your credentials, however, you can also just rely on an easier method for signing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open Spotify you can enter your credentials or you can just sign in with one of three options, Facebook, Google, or Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is great because it makes the whole process a lot easier, you just have to tap one of those buttons and sign in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We really recommend that you don\u2019t worry too much about the username on Spotify, it won\u2019t make much difference and it\u2019s not going to affect your public image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The display name, however, is going to show for everyone, and that is going to be your profile name, so that is where you should keep your attention, thankfully we have you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><h1 id=\"h.o4od23d6rp0\">How to Change the Display Name <\/h1><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably what you wanted to know when you clicked on this article, which is how to change the name that your friends and other people see when they look at your account and playlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/support.spotify.com\/us\/article\/username-and-display-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">display name<\/a>&nbsp;is a lot easier to change than the username, so you don\u2019t need to connect to any other app, you can do it from Spotify directly and there is no need to use any strange workarounds, just a quick tap to settings and you\u2019ll be able to access your display name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However if you want to know exactly which steps you should follow in order to do this, then we will guide you through the process, you\u2019ll see it\u2019s a very simple one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h.byhw6s4kkfia\">How to Change Your Display Name (On Desktop)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First, as always, just open the Spotify app and click on the top right corner on the arrow next to the display name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cProfile\u201d from the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Capture.png\" alt=\"Capture\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There, you\u2019ll see the profile page and your display name at the top, click on it to change it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the name you want and save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h.wgo9qpbomvgi\">How to Change Your Display Name (On Phone)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the app on your device and make sure you are on the home menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the top right corner of the screen and tap on the settings icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on \u201cView Profile\u201d which is below your profile picture and your name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There, select \u201cEdit Profile\u201d and click on the name to change it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your new name and then save it to have a new display name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><h1 id=\"h.5dr802uslq2z\">How to Change Your Spotify Profile Link<\/h1><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/spt.png\" alt=\"Spt\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is a bit more specific but if you want to change your link so it is easier to remember or just shorter, then you can customize it so it\u2019s easier to share your favorite music and your profile with your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a personalized Spotify profile link, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/sptfy.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sptfy<\/a>, this is an app that will make short URLs for your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make one just follow these steps and you\u2019ll have a shorter, easier-to-remember Spotify profile link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First you have to copy your current profile URL, once you do that, go to the Sptfy website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then you\u2019ll see a message that says: \u201cEnter your long Spotify URL below!\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your current URL in the box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll be able to create a custom URL which will appear at the end of the link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now click \u201cCreate URL\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s it you have a new URL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to sign up on sptfy before making your custom URL since you\u2019ll be able to edit your URL whenever you want and have access to additional information such as how many people have actually clicked your URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><h1 id=\"h.iclctz745hv6\">Conclusion<\/h1><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is probably all you need to know about the username and the display name on Spotify, including how to change it on each device and the difference between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to have a name that represents your profile as a Spotify user, so hopefully, you now have the tools to change your profile and customize it however you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also if you have any issues changing your username or your display name, you can always create a new account and transfer the data from your old account, just remember you have to cancel any subscription and you\u2019ll have to pay close attention to transfer playlists and music libraries which can be done with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/support.spotify.com\/us\/article\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify\u2019s customer support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the most important thing is that your username is easy to remember since it\u2019s going to be mainly to access your account. If you want to change the name that other people see, it\u2019s going to be a lot easier since you only have to go to your profile and select a new one whenever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, you now know of a way to also change your username if you want, even though Spotify doesn\u2019t make it easy, but even Spotify can\u2019t be perfect so let\u2019s try to enjoy the app and all the music it offers even if our username is one strange puzzle in our account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may be a tiny thing but a lot of people have found themselves in an uncomfortable situation when one day they log in to their account and see how embarrassing their 5-year-old username is. 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