How to Change your Snapchat Username and Display Name
On Snapchat, you have two names: Your username and your display name. Your username only appears on your profile and is what friends and family members will use to find your account. But your display name is what shows up above your Snaps, Stories, and on everyone's Snap Map and feeds. Until recently, you could only change your display name — to change your username, you needed to make an entirely new account. But a recent update added a feature that lets you change your username once a year. Here's how to change both your username and display name on Snapchat, using either the iPhone or Android app. How to Change Your Snapchat Username Remember that once you change Snapchat username , you'll need to wait a full year to change it again. And even after changing your username, your old name will still be locked so no one else can use it. 1. Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen. 2. On your profile, tap the gear