Have you ever cringed when your real name, perhaps an old nickname, pops up on a shared Spotify session? Or maybe you just want your profile to feel a bit more like you. You’re not alone. Many people want to personalize their account but find the process a little confusing. The good news is, it’s usually a simple fix, but it depends on where you originally signed up.
Where You Signed Up Makes All the Difference
This is the most important thing to know about changing your Spotify name. Your display name is often tied to the service you used to create your account. If you signed up with Facebook, your profile name will be the same as your Facebook name. If you used your email address, you have more direct control.
Changing Your Name When You Signed Up with Email
If you created your account directly with Spotify using an email address, you can change your display name easily. On the desktop or web app, click your profile name in the top-right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page. Here, you’ll see a box labeled Profile. Simply type your new preferred name into the “Display name” field and click Save Profile. The change will reflect across Spotify almost immediately.
What to Do If You Signed Up with Facebook
For accounts linked to Facebook, you cannot change your display name directly within Spotify. The platform pulls this information directly from your connected Facebook profile. To update it, you will need to change your name on Facebook itself. Once you update it there, it should sync with your Spotify account. If it doesn’t update right away, try logging out of Spotify and then logging back in.
A Quick Note on Usernames
It’s helpful to remember the difference between your display name and your username. Your display name is what everyone sees on your profile and shared playlists. Your username is the unique identifier you use to log in, and this cannot be changed once your account is created.
With just a few clicks in the right place, you can ensure your Spotify profile represents you perfectly. Whether it’s a full name, a fun alias, or something more professional, a quick update can make your listening experience feel truly your own.
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