Snapchat is an incredibly popular social media platform, especially among younger generations. As with any social media app, it’s important to keep your account secure and up-to-date. One aspect of your Snapchat account that you might want to change is your username. Maybe you made your username when you were younger, or maybe you just want to switch things up. Regardless of your reason for wanting to change your Snapchat username, it’s important to know the steps to do so. In this article, I’ll be walking you through the process of changing your Snapchat username on both Android and iOS.
Snapchat Display Name vs Username
Before we dive into the specifics of changing your Snapchat username, it’s important to understand the difference between your display name and your username. Your display name is the name that appears on your profile and is visible to your friends. Your username is the name that you use to log into your account and is unique to you. Your username is also the name that appears in your Snapchat URL (e.g. snapchat.com/add/username).
It’s important to note that while you can change your display name as often as you’d like, your username can only be changed once every 30 days. So, if you’re planning on changing your username, make sure it’s a name that you’ll be happy with for at least a month.
Change Your Snapchat Username on Android & iOS (Official Method)
Now that you understand the difference between your display name and username, let’s dive into the steps for changing your Snapchat username on both Android and iOS devices.
- Open the Snapchat app on your device.
- Tap on your profile icon, which is located in the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on the gear icon, which is located in the top right corner of the screen. This will take you to the Settings menu.
- Scroll down until you see the “I Need Help” section and tap on “Support.”
- In the “My Account & Security” section, tap on “Account Information.”
- Tap on “Change Username.”
- Enter your new username and tap on “Save.”
It’s important to note that changing your username will log you out of your Snapchat account on all devices. You’ll need to log back in using your new username. Additionally, your old username will be unavailable for at least 30 days after you change it, so make sure you’re happy with your new username before saving the changes.
Change Your Snapchat Display Name on Android & iOS
If you’re looking to change your display name instead of your username, the process is a bit simpler. Here’s how to change your Snapchat display name on both Android and iOS devices.
- Open the Snapchat app on your device.
- Tap on your profile icon, which is located in the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on your current display name.
- Enter your new display name and tap on “Save.”
And that’s it! Your new display name will appear on your profile and will be visible to your friends.
