How to Change Snapchat Display Name and Username

Change Snapchat Display Name and Username and what other people see. Your username is the only thing that shows up on your profile. Friends and family will use it to find your account. But your display name is what everyone sees above your Snaps, Stories, and on the Snap Map and in their feeds.

You could only change your display name until recently. If you wanted to change your username, you had to make a whole new account. But a feature that lets you change your username once a year was added in a recent update. Here’s how to change your Snapchat username and your public name, whether you’re using the iPhone app or the Android app.

Change Snapchat Display Name

Your Snapchat display name is basically how you’re known on the app and is a clearer way to identify you on the platform. Your display name as previously stated can be modified whenever you want and can be up to 30 characters long, including spaces. Follow these steps:

1. Open Snapchat and hit the Bitmoji icon in the top-left corner of the Camera page to get to your profile.
2. Go to Settings by tapping the gear icon.
3. In the My Account section, tap “Name.”
4. Enter your chosen display name in the “First Name” and “Last Name” text fields. Again, the total display name should be 30 characters long or less.
5. Hit “Save” once you’re satisfied with your edits.

Change Snapchat Username

Your Snapchat username appears beneath your display name on your profile page and is always in lowercase letters, according to Snapchat Support. You can change your Snapchat username to a different one, provided that it has not been claimed by anyone else. Here’s how:

1. Launch the Snapchat app and tap the Bitmoji icon in the top-left corner of the Camera screen to go to your profile.
2. Hit the gear icon to get to Settings.
3. Under “My Account,” go to Username.
4. Tap “Change Username.” A pop-up warning that you can only do this once a year will appear. Hit “Continue” to proceed.
5. Type a new username into the text field it’ll say if the one you put in is available to use.
6. Tap “Next” to continue. You will need to enter your Snapchat password to make the change.
7. Tap “Confirm,” then hit “Continue” to finalize.

What to Know About Changing Your Snapchat Display Name

The purpose of Snapchat display names is to make it easy for your friends to find you on the social media app. Only new contacts who want to add you will be able to see your new display name. The purpose of Snapchat display names is to make it easy for your friends to find you on the social media app. Only new contacts who want to add you will be able to see your new display name.

You can’t change your Snapchat name unless you first turn off your account. So, if you want to change more than just your display name, you might want to delete your Snapchat account and start over with a new one. Only the Snapchat website will let you do this. So, let’s show you how to change your Snapchat display name, so you can use the name you want without messing with your account.

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