How to Change Snapchat Username & Display Name
Change your Snapchat username:
Unfortunately, Snapchat does not allow users to change their username. Once you create a username, it’s yours for life. If you really want to change your username, your only option is to create a new account with a different email address and phone number. However, keep in mind that this means you will lose all of your friends and saved data.
Change your Snapchat display name:
- Open Snapchat and go to your profile by tapping on your Bitmoji in the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on the gear icon in the top right corner to access your settings.
- Scroll down to the “Name” section and tap on it.
- Delete your current display name and type in your new one.
- Tap “Save” to save your new display name.
Your display name is what your friends will see when they chat with you or view your Snaps. It’s important to note that changing your display name does not affect your username or your account in any other way.
If you’re looking to create a new account with a different username, you can follow these steps:
To create a new Snapchat account on Android:
- Open the Snapchat app on your Android device.
- Tap on “Sign Up” to create a new account.
- Enter your first and last name, date of birth, and a username that you would like to use.
- Create a strong password and enter your email address and phone number.
- Verify your email address and phone number to complete the account creation process.
To create a new Snapchat account on iOS:
- Open the Snapchat app on your iOS device.
- Tap on “Sign Up” to create a new account.
- Enter your first and last name, date of birth, and a username that you would like to use.
- Create a strong password and enter your email address and phone number.
- Verify your email address and phone number to complete the account creation process.
Keep in mind that creating multiple accounts to impersonate someone or for other fraudulent purposes is against Snapchat’s terms of service and can result in your account being permanently banned.
How to change your Snapchat username without deleting your account?
Unfortunately, Snapchat does not allow users to change their usernames once they have created their account. The only way to change your username on Snapchat is to delete your account and create a new one with a different username.
However, before you delete your account, be aware that doing so will permanently delete all of your saved Snaps and conversations, as well as your friends list and other account information.
If you do decide to delete your account and create a new one with a different username, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open the Snapchat app and swipe down from the camera screen to access your profile page.
- Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner to access your settings.
- Scroll down and tap “I Need Help.”
- Tap “My Account & Security.”
- Tap “Account Information.”
- Tap “Delete My Account.”
- Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm that you want to delete your account.
Once your account is deleted, you can create a new one with a different username by following the prompts when you open the app again.
