{"id":46137,"date":"2022-07-30T20:14:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T20:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=46137"},"modified":"2022-07-30T20:14:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T20:14:07","slug":"how-to-change-your-username-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-username-on-twitter","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Username 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-69fa8cbdf3b31\" 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-69fa8cbdf3b31\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fa8cbdf3b31\" ><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-username-on-twitter\/#How_to_Change_Your_Username_on_Twitter\" title=\"How to Change Your Username on Twitter\">How to Change Your Username 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-username-on-twitter\/#Tweets\" title=\"Tweets\">Tweets<\/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-username-on-twitter\/#Username\" title=\"Username\">Username<\/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-username-on-twitter\/#Display_name\" title=\"Display name\">Display name<\/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-username-on-twitter\/#Buying_and_selling_of_handles\" title=\"Buying and selling of handles\">Buying and selling of handles<\/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-username-on-twitter\/#Creating_a_memorable_handle\" title=\"Creating a memorable handle\">Creating a memorable 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-change-your-username-on-twitter\/#Archiving_tweets\" title=\"Archiving tweets\">Archiving tweets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_Username_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Change Your Username on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to change your  twitter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/KIN0jeS.png\" style=\"height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:266px; max-width:35% width:auto;\" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you want to change your username on Twitter, you must first log in. In order to change the name of your account or privacy settings, click &#8216;Account Information&#8217; and enter your password. You will be prompted to type a new username, but you can also use a suggested one if you are unsure. If you want to change your Twitter username to avoid confusion, you should follow these steps. The steps to change your username on Twitter are easy and straightforward.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tweets\"><\/span>Tweets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re tired of the username you have been using on Twitter, you can change it. In order to change your handle on Twitter, you must have less than 15 characters. To do this, you must log in to the Twitter website and click on the &#8220;more&#8221; button in the navigation bar. Then, click on &#8220;Account Information.&#8221; To change your handle, type in the desired username, or choose one from the suggested list.<\/p>\n<p>Then, enter the new name you want in the box. Make sure that it&#8217;s not already taken by someone else. You may have to enter several names before finding the one you want. This username is not the same as your display name, which will show up on your profile page and on the feeds of other Twitter users. The display name will be the first name people see when reading your tweets. To avoid confusion, you can also enter your business name or other name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Username\"><\/span>Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to change your Twitter username, you can do so through your account settings. You can also do this through your mobile app or web browser. To change your username, you must first log into your Twitter account. Once there, click on the &#8220;more&#8221; link on the top navigation bar. Then click on &#8220;Account Information.&#8221; In this page, type in your new username, confirm your new password, and you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n<p>You can also change your Twitter handle to use symbols or emojis. In order to change your username, you need to log into your Twitter account and choose &#8220;New.&#8221; You can now type in the new handle in the &#8220;New&#8221; section. Twitter will suggest alternate handles for you to choose from. You may want to check your spelling carefully, because if you use incorrect spelling, you may risk your account getting suspended.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_name\"><\/span>Display name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can change your @ Twitter display name whenever you want. However, you must have a verified account in order to change your display name. Also, you cannot use any specific terms in your name. Twitter only permits names with at least two characters. Currently, the maximum number of characters is 50. Nevertheless, there are ways to make it appear more professional. Listed below are some of these methods. These tips will help you choose the best display name for your Twitter account.<\/p>\n<p>Changing your @ Twitter display name is not difficult. You can change the name that appears boldly next to your tweets, but there&#8217;s nothing else that will change. The name should be unique, and preferably represent your brand or purpose. The name you choose should also be unique, so be careful not to offend anyone by displaying your business or personal name as your handle. Once you&#8217;ve changed your display name, you can use it as a new one to promote yourself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_and_selling_of_handles\"><\/span>Buying and selling of handles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying and selling of handles on Twitter is popular. While it is not a legal practice, some people are forced to sell their accounts by other users. Popular Twitter handles, such as @n, can fetch thousands of dollars. However, this practice is not permitted, and users must use authentication sites to buy and sell Twitter accounts. There are several websites dedicated to buying and selling Twitter accounts. Famous cases of people being scammed and losing their Twitter accounts include those of Drew Olanoff, Naoki Hiroshima, and James Cox. While it is illegal to sell Twitter accounts, average people have engaged in buying and selling Twitter accounts.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to buy a username that is available, make sure to choose a unique one. If the handle is already taken, you can report the infringing account. Alternatively, you can try to free your preferred username by registering it with Twitter. However, be aware that this practice violates Twitter&#8217;s policies and may lead to account suspension. In some cases, a username can be freed up by a Twitter user after some inactivity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_memorable_handle\"><\/span>Creating a memorable handle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A memorable handle on Twitter is an important part of establishing a professional presence on the social media network. You can make a memorable first impression by creating a username that evokes emotions. While you may be looking for a catchy username to attract new followers, you should always choose something that&#8217;s not offensive. The most memorable things are often those that evoke emotion. To make your Twitter handle more memorable, try to think of ways to incorporate your business&#8217;s name or brand name in it.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a Twitter handle, choose one that best reflects your real identity. Try using your first and last name, since this will help people find you easily. Remember that you can use underscores to separate words. If you&#8217;re not comfortable using underscores, don&#8217;t use Twitter. Also, if you&#8217;re not comfortable with capital letters, consider using only a few letters for your handle. In addition, try to keep it as short as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Archiving_tweets\"><\/span>Archiving tweets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Archives on Twitter are an effective way to store your most important communications. Twitter&#8217;s &#8220;archive&#8221; is actually just a snapshot of all tweets in your account. Keeping a copy of your tweets is not enough, though. Business owners are required to retain original records under every record keeping regulation, from SEC and FINRA rules to Freedom of Information Act and state public records laws. Thankfully, there are several different ways to archive tweets on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>While the Library of Congress agreed to archive public tweets in 2010, the timeline is still several years off. Among the many technical challenges the Library has faced, storing the Twitter archive is not as straightforward as it sounds. 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