Have you ever signed up for a service and used a name you now regret? Maybe it’s an old nickname, a random string of characters, or perhaps it’s just your formal full name when you’d prefer something more casual. If you’re a Spotify user, you might be looking at your profile and wondering if you’re stuck with it forever.
It’s a common question, and the answer is a bit more nuanced than a simple yes or no. The name you see in the Spotify app can be changed, but it’s important to know which part of your account you’re actually updating. Let’s clear up the confusion so you can make your profile feel a little more like you.
The Two Names on Your Spotify Account
First, it helps to know that Spotify has two different names associated with your profile. There’s your account name (also known as your display name), which is what your followers see when they look at your playlists or profile. Then, there’s your username, which is the unique identifier you used to sign up. This is often an email address or a string of numbers, and it cannot be changed.
How to Change Your Spotify Display Name
Changing the name that appears to others is a straightforward process. You can do this from both the desktop app and your mobile device. On your computer, simply click on your profile name in the top-right corner and select ‘Profile’. From there, click ‘Edit Profile’ and you’ll see a field for your display name. Type in whatever you’d like and hit save.
On the mobile app, tap ‘Home’, then the gear icon for ‘Settings’. Go to ‘View Profile’, then tap ‘Edit Profile’. Here, you can change your display name with just a few taps. This new name will sync across all devices where you use Spotify.
What You Can’t Change
While your display name is flexible, your actual username is permanent. This is the login credential you use to access your account. If you signed up with Facebook, your display name might be pulled from there, but you can still override it using the steps above. The key takeaway is that your listening history, playlists, and followers are all tied to this unchangeable username, not the display name you can edit.
A Fresh Profile in a Few Clicks
Whether you’re rebranding your public persona or just want to use a preferred nickname, updating your Spotify display name is a quick and easy way to personalize your experience. It doesn’t affect your music library or your account settings, so feel free to change it as often as you like until it feels just right.
So go ahead, give your profile a quick refresh. It only takes a moment, and it can make sharing your favorite playlists feel a bit more personal.
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