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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Change your username on twitter on your computer
• Method 2 of 2: Change your username on twitter on your phone
• Tips

Tired of your username on Twitter? Fortunately, it is very easy to change it. Simply log in to your account, open Settings, enter a new username and voilá: the job is done. You will be sending your messages out to the world under a new name in no time!

To step

Method 1 of 2: Change your username on twitter on your computer

1. Go to the website of Twitter.
   • Note: If you immediately arrive at your account page, you are already logged in and can skip the next step.
2. Log in to your Twitter account.
   • On the Twitter homepage, enter your username and password in the appropriate boxes. Click on "Log in" to continue.
   • If you no longer know what your username is, you can also log in with your e-mail address or your telephone number. If you have forgotten your password, click on the "Forgotten your password?" link.
3. Click on the icon at the top right of the screen.
   • The icon is a small version of your profile picture. If you haven't selected a profile picture yet, the icon looks like a drawn egg.
4. Select "Settings" in the menu.
   • This should be the second to last option.
5. Enter your new username in the box provided.
   • Your current name is displayed near the top of the screen. Enter your new name here.
   • As you enter your name, Twitter automatically checks if the name is still available.
   • If the name you have selected is taken, you will have to choose a different name or change the name you have come up with slightly. For example, add another letter or a number.
6. Scroll down and click "Save changes".
7. Enter your password again when prompted.
   • This will permanently save your new username.
   • Check whether your new username has actually been saved. You should be able to see this immediately.
8. Consider notifying your followers of the change.
   • According to Twitter, changing your username will not affect your existing followers, saved posts or replies. Your followers will simply see a new username with your tweets.
   • To make sure your followers are sending messages to the right person, it's helpful to let them know about the change.

Method 2 of 2: Change your username on twitter on your phone

It is currently not possible to change your username via the Twitter app. However, you can log into Twitter from your phone in your browser and change things that way.

1. Go to the Twitter mobile site in your phone's browser.
   • It is important that you do not use the app, but the browser.
2. Log in.
   • Click on the "Log in" button at the bottom right of the screen.
   • Enter your username and password and press "Log in" again.
3. Press the "Me" tab.
   • At the top right of the screen you will find the "Me" tab.
   • Press to continue.
4. Go to your Settings.
   • You will now see your profile information. Click on the Settings icon on the left of the screen to continue.
   • On Android devices, this icon looks like a gear. However, this may differ per system or version of Twitter.
5. Select "Settings" in the menu.
   • This should be the second option in the menu.
6. Scroll down and press "Edit" at your username.
   • Scroll down until you see the heading "Username". Then press the "Edit" link next to it.
7. Enter your new username.
   • Tap the box containing your current username. Delete that name and type in your new name.
   • If you don't want to come up with your own name, you can also choose an automatically generated username.
8. Enter your password and press "Save" to confirm the change.
   • Make sure you have selected the correct name before pressing "Save".

Tips

• Keep your username short, but not so short that you are unrecognizable. If you want people to reply to your tweets, the length of your username is very important. Your username can be up to 15 characters long.
• Good reasons to change your username are:
  • Your username was a joke that you don't find funny anymore.
  • Your username refers to something that is no longer relevant.
  • Your username is childish and does not accurately reflect who you are.
  • Your username is inappropriate for the job market. When looking for work, it is important to make a positive impression. Your username may be funny, but don't include references to alcohol, drugs, or sex.
  • You're just tired of your username.
• Good ways to come up with an appropriate username are:
  • Brainstorm as much as possible. Write down at least five possible names before choosing one.
  • Decide what you want to achieve with your username. Do you want to be funny or serious? Make sure you hit the right note.
  • Make sure you have a backup. If the username you had in mind is already taken, it can be useful to have a second option in mind.