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How do I change my username in Apple Music?

When I create a new playlist, for example, there’s a nickname I entered before and it doesn’t match my current Apple ID nickname, so how can I change it?

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 24, 2019 12:44 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2019 1:45 PM

On your iPhone...


  1. Launch Music
  2. Tap "For You"
  3. Tap your avatar in the upper right hand corner
  4. Tap your name / view profile at the top of the screen
  5. Tap "Edit"
  6. Edit your username and tap Done when finished.
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