How To Find Out Your Snapchat Username

(Pocket-lint) - Snapchat is introducing a small feature that virtually users will likely find very handy: The ability to change usernames.

Snap said it'southward rolling out an update globally afterwards this month that will allow users to ditch the name they originally used without having to create a new account. Here'due south what yous demand to know.

What is a Snapchat username?

Your Snapchat username is set up when you beginning create your Snapchat account.

A username is different from your display name, which is how you announced on Snapchat. You can actually customise your display name whenever y'all similar. (Go hither to learn how to create or change your brandish proper noun.) To run into your username - or handle - tap on your contour icon at the top of the screen in the Snapchat app. Your username is shown next to your Snapchat score.

How to change your handle in Snapchat

To change your username on Snapchat, follow these quick steps:

Open up the latest version of the Snapchat mobile app.
Get to the contour screen
- Tap the Bitmoji icon in the tiptop right corner of the camera.
Tap the gear icon
Select Username
Select Change Username.
Now go ahead and change your handle!

Does changing usernames impact annihilation?

No. In fact, changing a username won't bear on your contacts, Snap code, Snap Score, or memories, according to Snapchat'southward press release.

Tin you lot change your username oftentimes?

No. You tin only change a username once in a year.

Can y'all use an old username?

No. Snap said, when changing usernames in the future, you won't be able to choose a handle that's been used in the past - even past yourself.

When will this characteristic be available?

The ability to alter your Snapchat username without having to create a new business relationship will be available starting 23 Feb 2022.

The feature works in Snapchat's mobile apps for both Android and iOS.

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Need more help?

Bank check out Snapchat's support page here for everything you lot need to know about usernames, including how to alter them. We also have this in-depth guide on Snapchat and how the app works.

Writing by Maggie Tillman. Editing by Britta O'Boyle.