{"id":14412,"date":"2022-07-15T11:38:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=14412"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:38:37","slug":"how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit Your Twitter Username, Display Name, Or URL"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef4f6b98adf\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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: #999;color:#999\" 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><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef4f6b98adf\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef4f6b98adf\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url\/#How_to_Edit_Your_Twitter_Username_Display_Name_Or_URL\" title=\"How to Edit Your Twitter Username, Display Name, Or URL\">How to Edit Your Twitter Username, Display Name, Or URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url\/#Change_your_Twitter_handle\" title=\"Change your Twitter handle\">Change your Twitter handle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url\/#Change_your_display_name\" title=\"Change your display name\">Change your display name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url\/#Change_your_username\" title=\"Change your username\">Change your username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url\/#Change_your_URL_name\" title=\"Change your URL name\">Change your URL name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url\/#Avoid_using_numbers_or_symbols_in_your_Twitter_handle\" title=\"Avoid using numbers or symbols in your Twitter handle\">Avoid using numbers or symbols in your Twitter handle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-your-twitter-username-display-name-or-url\/#Change_your_display_name_before_deleting_your_account\" title=\"Change your display name before deleting your account\">Change your display name before deleting your account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Edit_Your_Twitter_Username_Display_Name_Or_URL\"><\/span>How to Edit Your Twitter Username, Display Name, Or URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Y5c5QBa.png\" alt=\"how to edit twitter handle\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-width:33% max-height:256px; height:auto; width:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>Want to change your Twitter handle? There are a few simple steps you can follow to make the change. Read on to learn how to edit your username, display name, or URL name. Follow these steps and you&#8217;ll have your username ready in no time. It&#8217;s free to change your username, but make sure to do it before anyone else discovers your new handle. These steps will make your handle more visible and more appealing to followers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_your_Twitter_handle\"><\/span>Change your Twitter handle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you dislike your Twitter handle, you can easily change it. The easiest way to do this is to create a new account and claim the old one. This way, you will avoid confusion among your followers and you can also direct them to your new account. However, if you don&#8217;t like your old handle, you can also keep it in the bio. Changing your Twitter handle is a good idea if you want to increase your following on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>First, you need to change your username. Your Twitter username begins with the &#8220;@&#8221; symbol. You can change this by going to the settings menu and then clicking on &#8220;Username.&#8221; After entering your username, save it. This step is crucial if you want to continue using Twitter. Be sure to notify your followers of the change before deleting your account. In addition to this, you should also make sure that you tell your followers about the new name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_your_display_name\"><\/span>Change your display name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have created an account on Twitter but are not satisfied with your current username, you can change it anytime by following a few easy steps. To do this, you must log in to your account. Then, select the &#8220;more&#8221; button from the left navigation bar. In the Account Information section, click the Edit Profile button and then &#8220;Change Display Name.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Changing your display name will not affect your username; it is a separate step. Changing your display name is easy and can be done through the desktop or mobile app. It doesn&#8217;t matter if you already have a display name on Twitter. You can choose another one as long as the old one is still visible in search results. Changing the display name is a simple process and won&#8217;t take you long.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_your_username\"><\/span>Change your username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step in changing your Twitter handle is to notify all of your followers. This is important because the new handle should be a reflection of who you are, not a reflection of where you work or play. Be sure to update all references to your Twitter account, including your website and other social media pages. You should also update any email signatures, business cards, and other marketing materials, as well as all of your social media interactions.<\/p>\n<p>The second step involves modifying your existing Twitter account&#8217;s settings. The easiest way to do this is from within your existing account, by logging in. Once you&#8217;ve done this, click on &#8220;account settings&#8221; in the navigation bar. Then, click on &#8220;Change My Twitter Username.&#8221; You will then be prompted to enter a new username. If you have multiple accounts, you can even select multiple usernames.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_your_URL_name\"><\/span>Change your URL name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to change the name of your Twitter URL, it is easy to do. All you need to do is log into your Twitter account and navigate to Account Settings. There, you will see three options: username, handle, and URL. Click the &#8220;change&#8221; link next to the name you want to use. If the name you&#8217;re using is already taken, the system will suggest another one. Then, click &#8220;Save.&#8221; Your new username, handle, and URL will appear on your profile.<\/p>\n<p>To change the name that appears on your Twitter profile, navigate to Account Settings &gt; Account Details. You&#8217;ll need to update all references to your Twitter account, including your website, other social media accounts, business cards, and marketing materials. Also, update all other messaging when needed. Ensure that the content and tone of your messaging match across all interactions. Otherwise, the other person may recognize you by your previous name. This is especially true if you&#8217;ve been using a different username for several years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_using_numbers_or_symbols_in_your_Twitter_handle\"><\/span>Avoid using numbers or symbols in your Twitter handle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to avoid getting caught with a bad username on Twitter is to use numbers in your handle. These numbers look weird and make your handle hard to remember. Additionally, people may not take you seriously if they cannot recall your name. Using numbers can be helpful if you have a popular name, but they are not very attractive. A good rule of thumb is to use only three numbers in your handle.<\/p>\n<p>If your name is already popular on another social media site, use the same name on your Twitter account. It is best to stick to your original name, as using different names can confuse users and make your profile harder to recognize. Avoid using numbers and symbols in your handle, which are often difficult to type on mobile phones and look spammy. For your Twitter bio, use relevant keywords. This way, your followers will know what to search for.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_your_display_name_before_deleting_your_account\"><\/span>Change your display name before deleting your account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, changing your display name before deleting your Twitter account is not difficult. There are a few steps you need to take to do so. First, open your profile and select the &#8220;settings&#8221; tab. In this menu, you can select &#8220;Change your display name.&#8221; To change your display name, you must be logged in. After that, click the More menu, and then choose &#8220;Change your display name.&#8221; Enter your username and password and click OK.<\/p>\n<p>Before you delete your Twitter account, you can change your display name. 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