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How to Change Your Twitch Username

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By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 10, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Services Consoles & PCs Gaming Services Game Play & Streaming Mobile Gaming

What to Know

Go to your profile > Settings > Profile Settings > Pencil icon to change your username.You can change it via your web browser or the desktop app.You can change your username every 60 days. This article teaches you how to change your Twitch name via a web browser and the Twitch desktop app. It also explains any limitations tied to changing your Twitch username.

How to Change Your Twitch Username via a Web Browser

Changing your Twitch username is fairly simple. Here's how to change your Twitch username via a web browser. These instructions work via any web browser including Safari, Microsoft Edge, Chrome, and others. Go to Twitch's site. Click your profile picture. Click Settings. Scroll down to Profile Settings. Click the pencil icon next to your username. Type in your new username. Click Update. If the username is unavailable, you won't be able to click update to change it. Your username is now changed.

How to Change Your Twitch Username via the Desktop App

If you prefer to use the Twitch desktop app rather than your web browser, changing your username is still fairly simple. Here's what to do. You can only change your username via the Twitch app not the Twitch Studio app. Open the Twitch app. Click your profile image. Click Settings. Click Profile. Scroll down to Profile Settings. Click the pencil icon next to your username. Type in your new username. Click Update. If the username is unavailable, you won't be able to click update to change it. Your username is now changed.

What Else Do I Need to Know About Changing My Twitch Name

Can you change your Twitch name regularly? Is the name change instant? Here's a look at the key things you'll want to know when changing your Twitch username. Your username change is instant. Worried you'll have to wait for a name change? Don't be. The moment you hit Update, your name changes on Twitch. You can only change your name once every 60 days. Once you change your name, you have to commit to it for 60 days before changing it again. Be sure you wish to change your name.Your old Twitch URL doesn't redirect. If you change your name, you'll still need to inform people of a change of URL. Twitch doesn't automatically redirect your old username to the new one. Twitch reserves your old username for six months. Twitch holds any previously used names for six months before allowing other users to take it over in case you change your mind. That way, there's less risk of impersonation. Changing your name doesn't affect a ban. If Twitch banned you, changing your name doesn't allow you to evade the ban. You can change your username via the mobile app. In the app, tap your profile image > Account Settings > Account > Edit Profile > Username > Change Username > edit it > Save. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Your Name on Google Meet How to Change Your AirDrop Name How to Change Your Display Name in Roblox How to Change Your Facebook Cover Photo How to Link Twitch to Discord How to Change Your Profile Picture on Twitch How to Change the Color of Your Name on Twitch How to Change a Twitter Username How To Find Your Twitch Stream Key How to Change Your Skype Username How to Change Your iPhone's Name How to Change Your Instagram Name How to Change a Login Picture on Mac How to Add A Picture To Your Gmail Profile How to Change Your Name On Zoom How to Remove Your Birthday From Facebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies