{"id":15426,"date":"2022-07-15T12:10:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T12:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=15426"},"modified":"2022-07-15T12:10:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T12:10:41","slug":"how-to-change-your-twitter-display-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-twitter-display-name","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Twitter Display Name"},"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-69e7e191755da\" 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-69e7e191755da\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7e191755da\" ><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-twitter-display-name\/#How_to_Change_Your_Twitter_Display_Name\" title=\"How to Change Your Twitter Display Name\">How to Change Your Twitter Display Name<\/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-twitter-display-name\/#Changing_your_Twitter_display_name_can_help_you_become_more_anonymous_online\" title=\"Changing your Twitter display name can help you become more anonymous online\">Changing your Twitter display name can help you become more anonymous online<\/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-twitter-display-name\/#Changing_your_Twitter_username_can_help_you_become_more_anonymous_online\" title=\"Changing your Twitter username can help you become more anonymous online\">Changing your Twitter username can help you become more anonymous online<\/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-twitter-display-name\/#Changing_your_Twitter_handle_can_help_you_become_more_anonymous_online\" title=\"Changing your Twitter handle can help you become more anonymous online\">Changing your Twitter handle can help you become more anonymous online<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_Twitter_Display_Name\"><\/span>How to Change Your Twitter Display Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-height:365px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:43%\" alt=\"how to change your twitter display name\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/MPP0nTf.jpg\" align=\"left\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to remain more anonymous online, you might want to change your Twitter display name. This is a relatively simple procedure and it will allow you to use your real name instead of using a Twitter handle or username. This will also give you more control over who can see your tweets. Follow the steps in this article to change your display name on Twitter. You can change your display name at any time. To change your display name, just go to your profile page and click &#8220;Edit&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_Twitter_display_name_can_help_you_become_more_anonymous_online\"><\/span>Changing your Twitter display name can help you become more anonymous online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard that changing your Twitter display name can make you more anonymous online. Changing your Twitter name does not change your username. It&#8217;s possible to change your Twitter username several times, but changing your Twitter handle will affect your verified status. Also, you might lose the verification check mark. If you&#8217;re a verified account, changing your Twitter name could confuse your followers. This is the best way to remain anonymous online, but it&#8217;s not foolproof.<\/p>\n<p>Changing your Twitter display name is also a good idea if you&#8217;re concerned about privacy. Twitter has agreements with websites that embed tweets and use Twitter in other ways. These sites collect information about you and can trace you back to your location. However, you can avoid this by changing your display name. Changing your Twitter name will not stop the FBI from tracking you. However, this method will not protect you from hackers.<\/p>\n<p>Changing your Twitter display name is one way to become more anonymous online. While Twitter does not require you to use a fake name, celebrities should always verify their accounts. By changing your username, you can hide your identity from others. To change your username, you must click on your profile icon, click the settings menu and select the &#8220;Change Username&#8221; option. Remember that if your name has a blue-tick verification, you will lose the badge if you change it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_Twitter_username_can_help_you_become_more_anonymous_online\"><\/span>Changing your Twitter username can help you become more anonymous online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your Twitter display name can help you remain anonymous online. It can help you avoid the public eye by reducing your visibility, and it can also make your profile more recognizable to others. To change your Twitter name, go to the account settings page. On the top of the page, click &#8220;Account.&#8221; Type in your new username in the space provided. Once you have done this, you will be notified when your new username has been approved.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to change your Twitter display name, including using a nickname, company name, or business name. Your display name appears above your username in the profile page, and is likely to be the first impression people get of you. To change your display name, simply log in to your Twitter account using your existing username, password, or email address. Be sure to use an appropriate username. You can also make use of a thesaurus to come up with backups that are less likely to be recognized.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter is not strict about fake usernames, and celebrities must verify their accounts. You can also choose another username if you want to stay anonymous online. To change your Twitter display name, click on the profile icon, go to the settings menu, and select &#8220;Change display name.&#8221; Make sure to save any changes. Be careful though: changing your Twitter display name may make you more recognizable to others online.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_Twitter_handle_can_help_you_become_more_anonymous_online\"><\/span>Changing your Twitter handle can help you become more anonymous online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons to change your social media username. You might want to improve your personal brand, convert your account to a business account, or simply to be more anonymous online. Facebook allows users to change their username only once in a while, and the username must match your legal name. But Twitter does not have any such restrictions. You can change your Twitter display name as many times as you want to hide your identity.<\/p>\n<p>To make your username more unique, consider using underscores to separate words. For example, @thetechguy would be more recognizable as &#8220;tech guy.&#8221; However, it&#8217;s a good idea to use underscores only once, to avoid any confusion. Also, if you have followings on other social media accounts, use the same username for both. People might take your name more seriously if it contains an underscore.<\/p>\n<p>To change your Twitter display name, navigate to the settings of your account and tap &#8220;Account.&#8221; Type in a new name in the space provided, and you&#8217;re done! Twitter will notify you once your new handle is accepted. Just remember to keep your new handle short and simple, and choose one that best represents you and your brand. 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