How do I change my Snapchat username? Initially, Snapchat didn’t permit users to alter their usernames; they could only modify their Snapchat display names.
However, a new feature introduced in February 2022 has now made it possible for users to change their usernames.
Snapchat provides several methods for changing your username, but this can only be done once a year. Before this update, users were limited to changing their display names exclusively.
Now there is a feature that allows you to change your username without deleting your account. If you want to know how to change your Snapchat username, you can read through this blog post.
How to Change Your Snapchat Username
Changing your Snapchat Username is very easy. Here are simple steps you can follow below:
- Open the Snapchat app on your mobile device.
- Click the Bitmoji located at the top-left corner of the page.
- Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
- Under My Account, click Username.
- Then click the Text box or Change Username below it.
- Then Snapchat will show you a message warning you that you can only change your username once a year.
- Click Continue.
- In the text box, enter your desired new username.
- If the username is available, click the Next button.
And there you have it. You have successfully changed your Snapchat username.
How to Change Your Snapchat Username with an Email ID
Another method to change your Snapchat username is through your email ID. This method is quite different from the previous one. Follow the steps below to change your Snapchat username:
- Open the Snapchat app and log in to your profile.
- Click the Bitmoji located at the top-left corner of the page.
- Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
- Scroll down and locate the log-out option.
- Tap the log-out button.
- After logging out of the account, click the Sign Up button.
- Enter your login credentials and make sure that you use another email address instead of the usual one that you are using for the current Snapchat account.
- Head over to your profile and click Add Friends.
- Tap the Continue button and wait.
- In the next step, you click the OK button and allow Snapchat to access your contacts.
- You can tap the My Friends option and choose any user, and their Snapchat username will appear on the screen.
- Login to your Snapchat account again and add friends.
And there you have it. You have successfully changed your Snapchat username.
How to Change Your Snapchat Display Name
Another way to change your username is to replace it with a custom display name. Your username is still the same, but it is not visible to your friends. Here is how it is done:
- Open the Snapchat app on your mobile device.
- Click the Bitmoji located at the top-left corner of the page.
- Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
- Choose Name.
- Enter a new display name in the name box.
- Click Save.
Then the name that you save will appear in your friend’s chat and stores rather than your username.
How to Create a New Snapchat Account and Username
If you are unable to change your Snapchat username, then you can create a new account. If you choose this option, then you will have to manually add your friends to your new Snapchat account. Here is how to create an account:
- Visit accounts.snapchat.com
- Login to your Snapchat account.
- From the menu, click the Delete My Account option.
- Enter the details of your Snapchat account again.
- Click the Continue button.
- Choose Chat and select the New Chat icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Take a screenshot of all your chat lists.
- After deleting your account, click the Sign Up button.
- Create a new Snapchat account by entering your new username.
- After completing your account setup, you can head over to your profile and click the guest icon.
- Tap the Add Friends option to check your contact list.
And there you have it. After completing the steps above, you will be able to create a new Snapchat account.