How to Change Your Twitch Username

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. 

1. Go to Twitch's site.

2. Click your profile picture.

   

3. Click Settings.

   

4. Scroll down to Profile Settings.

5. Click the pencil icon next to your username.

   

6. Type in your new username. 

7. Click Update. 

   

   If the username is unavailable, you won't be able to click update to change it.

8. 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.

1. Open the Twitch app.

2. Click your profile image.

   

3. Click Settings.

   

4. Click Profile.

   

5. Scroll down to Profile Settings.

6. Click the pencil icon next to your username.

   

7. Type in your new username.

8. Click Update. 

   

   If the username is unavailable, you won't be able to click update to change it.

9. 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't change your username via the mobile app. Neither the Android nor iOS app allows you to change your username. You'll need to use a web browser or desktop app to do so.