How to Change Your Twitter Handle in 5 Easy Steps

As with most social media platforms, when it first launched, Twitter was an informal platform for people to connect with their peers, thought leaders, and even celebrities. It has now become a powerful marketing tool that many brands rely on.

But what if your previous Twitter username, also known as a handle, no longer reflects you or your brand? Well there is a simple solution. Here we are going to show you how to change your Twitter handle on your desktop and in the mobile app.

Can you change your twitter handle?

Yes, you can change your Twitter handle at any time. Unlike Instagram, which limits you to two changes every 14 days, Twitter has no limits on how often you can update your handle.

Your new username must be between four and 15 characters long and contain only numbers, underscores, and letters.

note: Whenever you change your handle, it is a good idea to notify your followers. This way they can reply and send messages directly with your new username.

1. Go to “Settings and data protection“from your profile icon drop-down menu.

2. Next, select “Account Information”.

3. Select “Username”.

4. Write your new username.

When the username is taken, Twitter will prompt you to create a new one. If the username is available, you will see a green check mark. Twitter also offers suggestions for available handles.

5. Click Save at the bottom of the screen.

How to change your Twitter handle on the Twitter mobile app

1. Within the App, click on your profile icon and then select “Settings and privacy”.

2. Click on “Account”.

3. Click on “Username”.

4. Enter a new Twitter handle under “New”. If you need help, Twitter has a list of suggested alternative handles.

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in February 2019 and has been updated for completeness.