How to Change Twitter Handle? (Explained with Steps)

Twitter is one of the only social media platform that lets you change your username (known in the Twitterati as Twitter Handle), unlike other social media services. You can easily change your username on Twitter without losing any of your followers.

It is a pretty useful feature, especially if you want to get rid of your existing username.

When you change your Twitter handle, nothing will change except for your name and the profile URL. All your followers, tweets, media, and all your Twitter activities will remain the same.

So how can you change your Twitter handle? Let’s find out…

How to Change your Twitter Username?

The username on Twitter is known as Twitter Handle.

Do note that your old Twitter handle will not redirect you to the new one when you change it. Your old user ID will still be there somewhere in your old tweets, and so your followers will not be able to track you based on their previous conversations with you.

If you still want to change your Twitter username, you can follow these steps:

• Log in to your Twitter account.
• Click on the More option on the left sidebar.
• Next, click on Settings and Privacy.

In the next step, click on Account Information. It will take you to the account settings where you can change your username, phone number, and other details related to your profile.

Here you can change your username or Twitter handle as per your preferences. You may also make other necessary changes if you need to.

Finally, click on Save, and your username will be changed on Twitter.

How to Change Twitter Handle on Twitter’s Mobile App?

If you are using the Twitter app on a mobile device, you can follow these steps to change your Twitter handle:

• Launch the Twitter app
• Tap on your profile picture
• Tap on Settings and Privacy
• On the next page, tap on Account

Here you will find the option to change your account details. You can tap on the username field to change your Twitter handle.

Once that is done, you can tap on Save, and your changes will be saved.

The steps are similar for iOS devices as well. You can tap on your display picture in the app, tap on Settings and privacy > Account and then change your Twitter handle from the Username field.

What to do if your Twitter Handle is already taken?

If the username you’re trying to take is owned by someone else and the person concerned is not necessarily trying to impersonate your account, nothing can be done to get it back.

Just in case you feel that the other person or the brand is communicating on your behalf and impersonating you, you can take a few steps to prevent that from happening.

Here are a few methods you can try:

• Find the contact details of the person and try to get in touch with the account owner
• Explain the situation to him or her and try to convince the person to change the username
• Finally, if nothing works, you can submit a ticket with Twitter to get the issue resolved

If the concerned person is indeed impersonating you or causing any damage to your reputation by using your username, you can file an official complaint with Twitter.

Keep in mind that you need to have the proper evidence to back up your claim and to prove the impersonation.

Twitter states that, the user clarifies that no confusion has been intentionally created, they may be allowed to continue using the handle. The only option left for you in such a situation is to look for any other username for your Twitter profile.

But if the user in question is inactive, Twitter may release the username and use the trademarked username for your profile.

How to change your Twitter display name?

Before you change your display name, it’s important to understand the differences between a Twitter handle and the display name.

The display name is the name that accompanies your Twitter handle and lets you identify yourself with your Twitter followers.

You can change your name on Twitter in the account settings. It does not affect the followers as they can find you from your username.

Here is how you can change your display name:

• Login to your account
• Click on Profile on the left-hand sidebar
• On the next screen, click on Edit Profile

Change your Display Name and Bio here as per your preferences. Once that is done, you can click on Save to confirm your changes.

Summary

We are sure that the details mentioned here would have provided you with enough information on how to change your Twitter handle and display name.

However, do note that a change in the Twitter handle may have an effect on how your followers communicate with you or find you. It will not affect your tweets, number of followers, and other things, but will make it a little difficult for your followers to find you.

You can also read our guides on how to get verified on Twitter, and how to see old tweets.

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