How to Change Username and Display Name on Twitch
How to Change Name on Twitch – Quick Steps for PC
- Open the Twitch app > click on the “Profile Icon“
- Tap on ” Settings” > then tap on the “Profile” tab
- Select the “Pencil” Icon or “Edit” button
- Type in new username, click on “Update“
- Enter your password, then click on “Confirm” to save changes
How to Modify Your Name on Twitch – Quick Steps for Mobile App
- Open your Twitch app > click on the “Profile Icon”
- Tap on “Account Settings” > then tap on “Account”
- Tap on “Edit Profile”
- Tap on “Username” > edit, then tap on “Change Username” to save
This article shows you the step-by-step processes involved in changing your name on Twitch. Let’s get learning!
How to Edit Name on Twitch (Desktop)
Step 1: Log in to Twitch Website
Step 2: Click on the “Profile Icon”
Click on the “Profile Icon” on the top right of your screen
Step 3: Tap on “Settings”
After tapping on the “Profile Icon”, tap on “Settings” from the drop-down menu
Step 4: Select “Username” or “Display name”
After tapping on “Edit Profile”, select the “Username” bar or the Display name bar depending on your eligibility.
This is because ‘username’ can only be changed once in 60 days (2 months).
Also, during this period, the display name can’t be changed. It can only be capitalized.
Step 5: Click “save changes”
After typing in the new username/display name, tap on save changes.
How to Change Name on Twitch For Android:
Step 1: Open the Twitch app
Step 2: Click on the “Profile Icon”
After opening the app, tap on the “Profile Icon” on the top left corner of the homepage
Step 3: Click on “Account Settings”
Once you click on the profile icon, tap on Account Settings.
Step 4: Tap on “Account”
After Clicking “Account Settings”, tap on “account”
Step 5: Click on the “Username” or “Display Name” to Edit.
When you tap on the username bar, you’ll realise that you can only change name once in two months.
Tap on “Change Username”
If eligible for the name change, type in the desired username and click on change name located at the bottom of the screen.
The same goes for change of display name.
Congrats on completing your change of name on Twitch.
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FAQs On Change Name on Twitch
Is there a difference between username and display name on Twitch?
Yes there is.
Username: This is the unique identifier for your account and forms part of your channel URL. It can only be changed occasionally.
Display Name: This is the name viewers see on your channel and can be changed more freely. You can think of it like a nickname
Will changing my Display Name affect my username or channel URL?
No, changing your Display Name does not affect your username or channel URL. Your username remains the unique identifier, while your Display Name is the one viewers see on your profile and streams.
Are there any restrictions on what I can use for my Display Name?
Yes, Twitch has some guidelines for Display Names. They cannot contain:
*Offensive language or hate speech: This includes slurs, insults, or anything discriminatory.
