You can change your Instagram username on your phone or your computer. It’s a little easier on the app, but neither method takes more than 5 minutes. In fact, you may take longer deciding on a new username than reaching the setting where you can change it.
Both methods work the same way whether you’re using Android, iPhone, Safari, or Windows. Here’s how to do it:
How to Change Your Instagram Username on the App
- Open Instagram.
- Tap the account icon on the bottom right of your screen.
- Tap “Edit profile” under your bio.
- Input your new username.
- Tap the blue checkmark on the top right corner of your screen.
Once you tap the blue checkmark, Instagram will let you know if your new username is taken or not. If it is, keep trying new usernames until you get one that’s available. Remember that you can use periods, numbers, and underscores in your username to make it unique.
How to Change Your Instagram Username on a Browser
- Go to Instagram.com and log in.
- You can either click your profile picture on the top right corner of your screen or click “Profile” on the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Click “Edit profile” next to your current username.
- Enter your new username.
- Scroll down and click “Submit.”
How to Change Your Name on Instagram
You can choose to display your actual name on your Instagram bio. It isn’t mandatory, but it does help people find your profile and lets people know what to refer to you as besides your username.
Here’s how you can change your name on your Instagram bio:
- Open Instagram.
- Tap the account icon on the bottom right of your screen.
- Tap “Edit profile” under your bio.
- Input your name.
- Tap the blue checkmark on the top right corner of your screen.
Unlike usernames, you can have whatever name you want on your profile, so long as it doesn’t violate Instagram’s terms of service.
Conclusion
Unlike other apps, Instagram lets you change your name or username as many times as you want. This is incredibly convenient, especially if you’re the type to change your username based on your mood or if you want a fresh start on your account.
Once you change your username, you will not be able to change it again for 14 days, so choose wisely. The same rule applies to names on your bio.
When you’re about to change your username, Instagram does mention that there’s a chance you may be able to change it back to the old one after 14 days, but it isn’t a guarantee. If someone else grabs the username before you change it back, then it’ll be lost until it’s made available again.
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