How to Change Your Name on Instagram

Last Updated: July 21, 2021

There are several reasons, including a legal name change, to edit your name on Instagram; however, you can only change it twice within 14 days. This wikiHow will teach you how to change your name on Instagram using the mobile app and the website.

Method 1

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Using the Mobile App

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Open Instagram. The app icon is a camera inside a square that’s a gradient from yellow to purple. You can find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- Log in if prompted.
2
Tap your profile image or the silhouette
. This is in the lower right of your screen and your profile page will open.

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3
Tap Edit Profile. You’ll find this near the top of your profile page, next to your profile image.^{[1]
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Tap the text field under "Name.'" Your screen will focus on your name field.
5
Delete the existing text and write your new name. Instagram does not support inserting images in your name field. You can, however, insert spaces.
6
Tap Done (iPhone/iPad) or
(Android). You'll see this in the top right corner of your screen.
- You'll immediately see your name change reflected on your profile.
- You can also change your username by tapping in the "Username" field instead.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using the Website

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Go to https://www.instagram.com/. You can use any web browser to change to your name on Instagram.
- Sign in if you aren't logged in.
2
Click your profile picture. It's in the upper right corner of the website.
3
Click Profile. This option is usually first in the drop-down menu. If you are already at your profile, you can skip this step.
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Click Edit Profile. You'll see this centered in the website next to your profile picture.
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Edit the text field next to "Name." You can delete the text that's already there or keep the text that's there and add to it.
- For example, if you have Jane Doe listed, you can edit it to read Jane Johnson-Doe instead.
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Click Submit. You'll see this at the bottom of the page.
- A notification will pop up from the bottom of your browser letting you know that your profile has been updated and saved.^{[2]
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- You can also change your username by clicking the "Username" field instead.