{"id":50966,"date":"2022-07-31T21:44:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-31T21:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=50966"},"modified":"2022-07-31T21:44:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-31T21:44:03","slug":"how-can-i-change-my-username-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-can-i-change-my-username-on-twitter","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Change My 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-6a208ceec4e6e\" 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-6a208ceec4e6e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a208ceec4e6e\" ><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-can-i-change-my-username-on-twitter\/#How_Can_I_Change_My_Username_on_Twitter\" title=\"How Can I Change My Username on Twitter?\">How Can I Change My 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-can-i-change-my-username-on-twitter\/#You_can_change_your_Twitter_username_from_a_mobile_device_or_a_desktop\" title=\"You can change your Twitter username from a mobile device or a desktop\">You can change your Twitter username from a mobile device or a desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-can-i-change-my-username-on-twitter\/#You_can_change_your_Twitter_handle_using_symbols_or_emojis\" title=\"You can change your Twitter handle using symbols or emojis\">You can change your Twitter handle using symbols or emojis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-can-i-change-my-username-on-twitter\/#You_can_change_your_Twitter_handle_at_any_time\" title=\"You can change your Twitter handle at any time\">You can change your Twitter handle at any time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-can-i-change-my-username-on-twitter\/#You_can_change_your_Twitter_handle_from_a_web_browser\" title=\"You can change your Twitter handle from a web browser\">You can change your Twitter handle from a web browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Change_My_Username_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How Can I Change My Username on Twitter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/F1fBgDS.jpg\" alt=\"how can i change my username on twitter\" style=\"width:auto; height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:323px; max-width:40%\">  <\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how to change your Twitter username? Changing your Twitter username is an easy and free process, but you may need to wait for the changes to take effect. You may also have to relaunch the app or web page in order to see the new name. Read on to learn how to change your Twitter username. You may also want to use symbols or emojis, depending on your preference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_change_your_Twitter_username_from_a_mobile_device_or_a_desktop\"><\/span>You can change your Twitter username from a mobile device or a desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your Twitter username is a fairly easy process, as long as you&#8217;re logged in with your account. To do so, go to the &#8216;Settings&#8217; menu on your mobile device, select &#8216;Account&#8217; and then &#8216;Settings and Privacy.&#8217; Next, tap &#8216;Username&#8217; and change it to something unique. If you&#8217;re not sure what to change it to, here are a few tips:<\/p>\n<p>Changing your Twitter username is easier than you might think. Twitter allows you to use your location, hyphen, and underscore as part of your username, though be aware that they all contribute to the character count of your tweets. Changing your Twitter username is easy on mobile devices, as long as you have access to your Twitter account from a mobile device or a desktop. To change your Twitter username, simply go to Settings and Privacy on your mobile device and tap on your Twitter profile avatar. Type in your new username, then tap Done.<\/p>\n<p>You can change your Twitter username using your mobile phone as well. First, open Twitter and click on your profile picture. Click the Edit Profile button, located on the bottom right of your banner picture. Next, choose a new profile picture and adjust the settings if needed. After you&#8217;ve made the necessary changes, click Save. If you&#8217;re using a desktop computer, you can click the Edit Profile button on your desktop and change your Twitter username.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_change_your_Twitter_handle_using_symbols_or_emojis\"><\/span>You can change your Twitter handle using symbols or emojis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use emojis and symbols to add some intrigue to your Twitter handle. Emojis are tiny images that appear next to Twitter handles and are a great way to express yourself on the web. Emojis are widely available, and you can even search for them within Twitter&#8217;s interface. They tell others a bit about who you are, and what you want them to think. You can use the emojis to convey your personality, too. You can explain what the emojis mean to avoid confusing people.<\/p>\n<p>To change your Twitter handle, you must first know the symbol you want to use. Most mobile devices have a few symbols on the display, and you will need to know which one to use. You can also use Twitter&#8217;s suggested symbols. If you have difficulty finding one, you can search for a list online. Emojis are popular, so it&#8217;s worth trying one out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_change_your_Twitter_handle_at_any_time\"><\/span>You can change your Twitter handle at any time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can change your Twitter handle at any time if you don&#8217;t like the one you have at the moment. Unlike Facebook, where you can change your handle only once or twice a year, you can easily switch usernames at any time. Change your username on the web or mobile app. There are some simple steps you need to follow to change your username. Listed below are some tips on how to change your Twitter handle.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to reserve your preferred Twitter handle before changing it. By doing so, you won&#8217;t lose your followers if you change your username later. And don&#8217;t worry if you lose some followers &#8211; you can always delete your existing account and start fresh. If you do change your Twitter handle, your followers won&#8217;t be affected by it. However, if you delete your old account, your followers may not notice the change.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_change_your_Twitter_handle_from_a_web_browser\"><\/span>You can change your Twitter handle from a web browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To change your Twitter handle, log in to the website and click on the &#8220;more&#8221; button in the navigation bar. This will take you to your account settings. Once you&#8217;ve selected a new handle, click &#8220;Save&#8221; to save your new one. Alternatively, you can use a web browser to change your handle manually. 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