{"id":14745,"date":"2022-07-15T11:45:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=14745"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:45:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:45:22","slug":"how-to-change-your-on-twitter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-on-twitter-2","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your @ on Twitter"},"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-69fb1281279bd\" 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-69fb1281279bd\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb1281279bd\" ><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-change-your-on-twitter-2\/#How_to_Change_Your_on_Twitter\" title=\"How to Change Your @ on Twitter\">How to Change Your @ on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-on-twitter-2\/#Usernames_are_not_case-sensitive\" title=\"Usernames are not case-sensitive\">Usernames are not case-sensitive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-on-twitter-2\/#You_can_use_numbers\" title=\"You can use numbers\">You can use numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-on-twitter-2\/#You_can_prefix_your_handle_with_a_location\" title=\"You can prefix your handle with a location\">You can prefix your handle with a location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-on-twitter-2\/#You_can_change_your_display_name\" title=\"You can change your display name\">You can change your display 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-change-your-on-twitter-2\/#You_can_customize_your_profile\" title=\"You can customize your profile\">You can customize your profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-on-twitter-2\/#You_can_notify_your_followers_about_the_change\" title=\"You can notify your followers about the change\">You can notify your followers about the change<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Change Your @ on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ifVAWo7.jpg\" style=\"max-height:391px; height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:40% width:auto;\" alt=\"twitter how to change your \" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>When changing your handle on Twitter, be sure to consider your audience&#8217;s perspective. The change should not be confusing to them. Use numbers instead of capital letters. If you&#8217;re an international user, you can use your country or region as a prefix. You can also choose to use a new display name. Follow these simple steps to change your handle on Twitter. They should also make your audience happy! Follow these tips for the best results!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Usernames_are_not_case-sensitive\"><\/span>Usernames are not case-sensitive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re an internet celebrity, you should avoid using words like &#8220;Twitter&#8221; in your Twitter username. While usernames are not case-sensitive, you should capitalize them for easier reading. Even if they don&#8217;t make sense, you can still capitalize them to make them stand out more easily. If you don&#8217;t want to change your username, you can use an old one that no one else is using.<\/p>\n<p>Despite common practice, it&#8217;s still possible to impersonate someone by using case-sensitive usernames. Some websites, like Twitter, will not let you use usernames that contain the word &#8220;twitter,&#8221; because it is considered too harsh and loud. You may also find yourself getting a bunch of undelivered emails because your username doesn&#8217;t match the domain name. Twitter also has a strict 15-character limit for usernames.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_use_numbers\"><\/span>You can use numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few reasons why you should not include numbers in your Twitter handle. One is that they are difficult to remember and may lead people to mistakenly believe that you are spam. Another reason why you shouldn&#8217;t use numbers in your Twitter handle is that you could be suspended by the site for having a flamboyant or inappropriate name. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can use numbers to change your @ on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>If your desired handle has been taken by someone else, you can ask them to give it to you. If you can&#8217;t find this person, you can try to contact Twitter and request to change your handle. You can also try to get creative and add terms to your username, but you should keep in mind that it may lead to a suspension if the person behind the handle has a trademark. However, you should not use any words that are considered slurs in your username.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_prefix_your_handle_with_a_location\"><\/span>You can prefix your handle with a location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can prefix your handle with a city, town, or other area to make it easier for users to find you. However, be aware that Twitter may suspend your account if your username is offensive. Make sure to read the company&#8217;s profile policy before making changes to your Twitter handle. Using numbers is a good way to modify a name that has already been taken, but remember that it is more difficult to remember. A maximum of three numbers can be used in your handle.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a sports team, you can prefix your handle with the word &#8220;team&#8221; to make it easier for fans to find you. If you&#8217;re a corporation, you can prefix your handle with &#8220;inc.&#8221; Another clever way to use a location on Twitter is to use the word &#8220;buy&#8221; before your product name. This will make you stand out from millions of other Twitter users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_change_your_display_name\"><\/span>You can change your display name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can change your display name on Twitter if you no longer want your previous handle. Your display name appears in bold on your tweets and has little effect on other parts of your account. Choose a display name that represents your brand or your purpose for using the account. However, be aware that you may be suspended for violating Twitter&#8217;s guidelines. If this is the case, consider contacting Twitter and changing your display name.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to change your display name on Twitter is to go to your profile page. You can do this by tapping the &#8220;Edit profile&#8221; option. After that, a box will appear with your old display name and the new one. Changing your Twitter handle is easy on a laptop or desktop. Once you have logged in, tap on &#8220;Edit Profile.&#8221; Once there, you can change your display name to your preferred one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_customize_your_profile\"><\/span>You can customize your profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can customize your profile on Twitter by changing the picture you use as your avatar. To change your profile picture, click on the picture that currently appears on your profile. This opens File Explorer. Once you&#8217;ve uploaded your new picture, resize it and apply it to your Twitter profile, and save it. Now you&#8217;re ready to tweet! But how do you make it look good? Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n<p>First, make your bio. Your bio is the first thing people see, so write something about yourself that&#8217;s interesting. Don&#8217;t forget to include primary keywords. Also, include your website address, which should be linked to your main website. Lastly, use the design editor to customize the look and feel of your page. This way, you&#8217;ll have a great-looking page without compromising on its functionality. This feature is available for desktop and mobile users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_notify_your_followers_about_the_change\"><\/span>You can notify your followers about the change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One change on Twitter is a new format for notifications. Instead of just displaying a short summary of what&#8217;s happening on your timeline, users can choose whether they want to follow you back or unfollow you entirely. This new format is much easier to understand than it was before. Instead of a list of names, you can also choose to see only people you&#8217;re following. This will also help you quickly see who&#8217;s following you.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re rebranding your Twitter account, it&#8217;s a good idea to update your username. Twitter will let you change your username for free, but make sure you use something related to your business. Be consistent with your other social media accounts and notify your followers about the change. Your followers will also appreciate a quick update from you. By following these tips, you&#8217;ll be on your way to a new Twitter account in no time.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cj_8RcgP5AU\" height=\"204\" width=\"366\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Your @ on Twitter When changing your handle on Twitter, be sure to consider your audience&#8217;s perspective. 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