Spotify display name

[user-removed]

Hi guys,

According to this Spotify support article linked below it says you can create a display name which will show instead of the account username, but the article doesn't say how to do it nor can I see anywhere to do it in my account. I have searched for an answer but still haven't been able to find out how. Can anyone shed any light on this please?

https://support.spotify.com/is/account_payment_help/account_help/change-my-username/

Many thanks..

[Emilia_8]

Hi @user-removed, 

You can choose a display name when you create a new Spotify account.

You need to enter it in the 'What should we call you?' field. 

That's how it looks on desktop app: 

Keep in mind that it's possible only during sign up. If you already have an account, you can't change the display name. However, you can create a new account and pick a new display name. 

If you'd like it to be possible to change a display name in the future, check this idea and make sure to add your +VOTE there. 

[Petya]

Hey there @user-removed,

Thanks for reaching out! 

Just like @Emilia_8 said - the username of an existing Spotify account cannot be changed. If you decide to create a new account, a username combining numbers and letters will be created automatically. This is happening due to security reasons.

You will however, have a display name as well. This is the one all users will see when they come across your account.
 

And no worries - you won't lose your music. If you wish to have a different username, you must create a new account and you can transfer all of your music to it. You can read more about it here.

Last but not least - it's very important that you cancel your subscription on your previous account and subscribe to Premium on the new account. If you have subscribed to Spotify through a partner of ours, you must reach out to them so they can fix this for you. 

We hope this helps 🙂