If you are one of those who has been on Twitter for a long time and at the time you chose a Username which you now regret, or simply prefer change it For any other reason, you should know that you can modify it at any time, so it is not necessary to open a new profile or delete your current account.
We are referring, more specifically, to the @username, the one that precedes the at sign in the little bird’s social network. The one with which others mention you in their tweets or with which they can locate you in the search engine
This is how you can change your Twitter username
Of course, changing the @username entails some not-so-known disadvantages that should be assessed before proceeding with it. For example, in old tweets in which you have been mentioned, when a user clicks on your name, they will not be redirected to your profile; Instead, an error message will appear stating that the account no longer exists. Additionally, verified users may lose their badge and need to reapply.
With this clarified, the steps to follow to give yourself a different username on Twitter are as follows:
In the Twitter app, tap your profile photo icon.
The side menu will be displayed, in which we will look for the option Settings and privacy.
Within Settings and privacy There are also several sections, but the one that interests us is the first «Your account«.
In Your account We will not warm our heads either because the first category, «Account information» is what we will enter.
Finally, in Username You can rewrite your @username and the one you establish will become your new ID on the social network.
Additionally, your profile URL will also change to adapt to the new username, leaving the previous one disabled. Be careful, your tweets and others will still be present, that will not be deleted.
You can also change the primary name displayed on your profile
On the other hand, if you already want to take the opportunity to enter a new name, or if you have come to this article thinking about changing your profile name instead of @username, below we will show you how you can do it. In this case, the steps are much shorter and more direct.
Go to your Twitter profile and click on Edit profile.
Now you can change your nameas well as profile and header photos, your bio, your location and other personal details.
In principle, changing your name does not affect any Twitter experience, unlike changing your @username, which does break links to your profile and mentions of previous tweets. Nor should it mean the loss of your verification if you have it; That is why many verified users prefer to change only their name and keep their @username intact.