SoundCloud Display Name vs Profile URL

SoundCloud lets you edit the name shown on your profile and the URL people use to reach it. They can be similar, but they are separate fields.

Display name

Your display name helps listeners recognize your artist or project. SoundCloud’s profile help says you can use spaces and capital letters. Keep the name consistent with other places where listeners find your work, while avoiding claims that matching text alone guarantees search ranking.

Profile URL

The profile URL is a shareable web address. SoundCloud says it may use lowercase letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Edit it through your profile on a desktop browser and check availability in SoundCloud’s live editor.

Changing the URL does not create a redirect from the old address. Update links you control and test important embeds. SoundCloud says embeds posted before August 2010 may break; newer players can continue playing, while their click-through links may lead to an empty page.

An inactive-looking profile URL is not a guaranteed transfer opportunity. SoundCloud says inactive URLs cannot be manually transferred; choose an available variation if necessary. A SoundCloud name check can help generate ideas, but the current account editor determines the final choice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I change my SoundCloud display name without changing my URL? Yes. SoundCloud treats the display name and profile URL as separate fields; edit and verify each in the account settings.

What characters can a profile URL use? SoundCloud lists lowercase letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Its live editor determines whether a particular value is accepted.

Will the old profile link redirect? SoundCloud says a changed profile URL does not redirect from the old address. Update links you control and test older embeds.