Hey, all Snapchat users! For those of you who don’t know yet, you can now change your username on Snapchat. Snapchat rolled out an update of its app last year, enabling users to change their usernames. Changing the username won’t affect any other aspect of a user’s account, such as their friend list, snap scores, memories, etc. However, the only catch here is that you can change your username only once a year. Here is a step-by-step guide that we have provided below on how to change your Snapchat username in 2023.
Another note that Snapchat makes is that you can change your username to one that has not been previously owned by anyone else, including yourself. This implies that once you change your username, you won’t be able to revert it back. Hence, it is advised to choose a username wisely.
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Table of Contents
Change your Snapchat username
Step 1: Open the Snapchat app on your device, tap on your Bitmoji (My Profile) icon in the top left corner and then tap on the Settings icon in the top right corner of the interface.
Step 2: Go to My Account > Username.
Step 3: Tap on the Change Username option.
Step 4: A pop-up appears giving you the warning that you can change your username only once a year. Click on Continue and then enter your new username in the space provided.
Step 5: Enter your password to confirm your username change and tap on Confirm.
That’s it! Your Snapchat username gets changed within a snap, which the app confirms via a pop-up on your screen. To get your hands on this handy feature, you would need to ensure that you are using the latest version of the Snapchat application on your Android or iOS device. If not, then you can update the app via Play Store or App Store.
Change your Snapchat display name
Step 1: Launch the Snapchat app on your phone and tap the Bitmoji/profile icon at the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Hit the Settings icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on Name.
Step 4: Hit the text field and type in a new name.
Step 5: Hit Save.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I change my Snapchat username?
Go to Profile>Settings>Username and select ‘Change Username’. Enter your password before typing your new username.
How many times can I change my username on Snapchat?
You can change your Snapchat username only once a year.
How do I change my Snapchat display name?
To change your display name on Snapchat, go to Profile>Settings>Name and type in a new display name.
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Conclusion
As mentioned before, the username can be changed only once a year. However, if you have changed it already and still need to change it again before 1 year, your only other option is to delete your Snapchat account and create a new one. But the catch here would be that you won’t be able to transfer data from your old account to your new account. Hence, you would have to start your Snapchat journey afresh through your new account.
In case you know of any other way to change your Snapchat username in 2023, do let us know in the comments section below.
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