{"id":91974,"date":"2020-10-18T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-18T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-your-twitter-username\/"},"modified":"2020-10-18T12:00:07","modified_gmt":"2020-10-18T09:00:07","slug":"how-to-change-your-twitter-username","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-twitter-username\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change Your Twitter Username"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a276683ab7dd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a276683ab7dd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-twitter-username\/#How_to_Change_Your_Username_Using_a_Web_Browser\" >How to Change Your Username Using a Web Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-twitter-username\/#How_to_Change_Your_Username_on_iPhone_iPad_or_Android\" >How to Change Your Username on iPhone, iPad, or Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-twitter-username\/#If_You_Dont_See_Your_Username_Change_Immediately\" >If You Don\u2019t See Your Username Change Immediately<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Change Your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> Username&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-693483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xtwitter_hero_2020.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.LbqRXZ_c09.jpg\" alt=\"Twitter Logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On Twitter, your username serves as both an expression of your personality and a digital address that allows others to direct messages your way on the service. If you\u2019d like to change your Twitter username, you can do so easily on iPhone, iPad, Android, and on the web. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_Username_Using_a_Web_Browser\"><\/span>How to Change Your Username Using a Web Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your Twitter username using a web browser on PC, Mac, Linux, or Chrome is a simple process, but the option is a little buried. First, log into <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\">Twitter.com<\/a> using any web browser. In the sidebar on the Twitter website, click the ellipses button (three dots in a circle) to reveal more options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xweb_click_ellipses.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.d0s94IW_oA.jpg\" alt=\"In Twitter on the web, click the ellipses button.\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the menu that pops up, select \u201cSettings and Privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xweb_click_settings_and_privacy.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ah1c9pMim1.jpg\" alt=\"In Twitter on the web, click &quot;Settings and privacy.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, click \u201cAccount,\u201d then click \u201cUsername.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xweb_tap_account.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ha1r2_DcCo.jpg\" alt=\"In Twitter on the web, click &quot;Accounts&quot; and then &quot;Username.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"343\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cChange username\u201d page, click the \u201cUsername\u201d text area and type the new username you\u2019d like to use. While you\u2019re typing, Twitter will tell you if the username is already taken. Keep trying until you find one that is unique. Then click \u201cSave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xweb_enter_username.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.0-owJ7naPf.jpg\" alt=\"In Twitter on the web, enter the new user name and click &quot;Save.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"297\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your new username is now set. The change should take place immediately, but if you don\u2019t see it right away, see the section at the bottom of this article for advice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_Username_on_iPhone_iPad_or_Android\"><\/span>How to Change Your Username on iPhone, iPad, or Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On smartphones and tablets such as iPhone, iPad, and Android, the procedure to change your Twitter username is similar to the one used on the Twitter.com website. We\u2019ll be showing screenshots of the iPhone <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, but the steps are the same on Android and iPad with slight variations in placement on the screen.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the Twitter app on your device. On smartphones, tap your avatar picture in the upper-left corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xsmartphone_tap_avatar_icon.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.S5hgZ1uNI9.jpg\" alt=\"On the Twitter smartphone app, tap your avatar icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"435\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the sidebar that appears, tap \u201cSettings And Privacy\u201d on iPhone and Android phones.<\/p>\n<p>On iPad, tap the ellipses button (three dots in the circle) in the sidebar and select \u201cSettings And Privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xtap_settings_and_privacy.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.adWHUw8Ywi.jpg\" alt=\"In the Twitter app, tap &quot;Settings and privacy&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"310\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cSettings And Privacy,\u201d navigate to Account &gt; Username.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xtap_username.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.OtPSqD9v-1.jpg\" alt=\"In Twitter settings, tap &quot;Username.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"379\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cUpdate Username\u201d page, tap the text field labeled \u201cNew.\u201d If it asks for a confirmation that you want to change your username, tap \u201cContinue.\u201d Enter the new username with the on-screen keyboard and tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xsmartphone_enter_username.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.n4ZOD4897Q.jpg\" alt=\"On the Twitter app, type in your new username and tap &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"425\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, you\u2019re free to leave settings and go back to using Twitter as usual.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Dont_See_Your_Username_Change_Immediately\"><\/span>If You Don\u2019t See Your Username Change Immediately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you\u2019ve updated your username, sometimes it takes a few moments for the change to propagate completely through Twitter\u2019s system, which is composed of many machines working together in a network. If your Twitter friends don\u2019t see the change immediately, they may need to restart their Twitter apps or force-reload the Twitter website to see your new username. 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