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Name in Apple Music iOS 13

Hello.

I have been using Apple Music for 5+ years and I’ve never changed my name there.

Now I wonder how to change it? I have a different name of my Apple ID.

But how can I change my name in Apple Music? That name shows in Playlists.


Everyone says “Open Apple Music, For You and tap an avatar, there you can change name”

However I don’t see it there.

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on May 20, 2020 11:57 AM

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May 21, 2020 8:15 AM in response to EdeeOne

Hello EdeeOne,


Thank you so much for your reply. We really appreciate it!


We can take a look at this resource that I was able to gather.

See what friends are listening to in Apple Music


At the bottom of the page, it states that "Sharing music with friends isn't available in Russia, China mainland, and Turkey."


Could you please confirm that you live in an outside territory other than those three countries?


Best regards!

May 21, 2020 11:27 AM in response to EdeeOne

Hello again EdeeOne,


Thanks so much for your quick reply!


In order to have a profile and "see what friend are listening to in Apple Music" you would need to be in a supported country. So, currently your Apple Music name is reflected off of your current Apple ID because the ability to create a profile is not available in Russia, China mainland, and Turkey.


You can change your Apple ID name with this following resource.

Go to Settings > [Tap your name] > select "Name, Phone Numbers, Email" > tap your name > change your name.


You can always create and share Apple Music playlists by following this article that I was able to gather.

Create and share Apple Music playlists


Take care!

May 21, 2020 7:46 AM in response to EdeeOne

Hello EdeeOne,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! I understand that you would like to change your Apple Music user nickname. Let’s take a look and see what we can do. I'm happy to help!


Please try to follow this steps. You are in the correct area, you will need to tap your name which will be above "Redeem Gift Card or Code".


1. Open Apple Music.

2. Tap the For You tab.

3. Tap your avatar in the top-right corner.

4. Tap on your name.

5. Enter a new name if you want to change it.

6. Enter your desired Apple Music nickname that you want to use it.

7. Tap Done.


Please respond back if you continue to have any issues.


Cheers!

May 21, 2020 12:22 PM in response to raina_b22

Hi, becky_s22,


Thank you!


Well, as I understand I can not change my Apple Music name since I live in Russia.

It is really weird... I do not need "friends sharing music" or anything like that what is not available in Russia.

So the only one way to change Apple Music name is to change country? :D


Or to change country/region in Apple ID profile settings? However in that case I have to cancel my subscriptions :(


So sad :(


Thanks a lot to you all

Name in Apple Music iOS 13

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