How to Change Your Name on Twitter

Last Updated: September 10, 2022

Have you decided you want to change your name on your Twitter account? Fortunately, the process for updating your name is very easy and can quickly be accomplished on either the mobile app or through a desktop computer.

If you want to change your Twitter handle, check out our article on How to Change Your Twitter Username.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Changing Your Name on the Twitter App

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Launch the Twitter app.
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Click on your profile picture in the upper left corner.

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3
Click the Edit profile button.
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Enter your new name.
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Click the Save button in the upper-right corner.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Changing Your Name on the Desktop Version

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Browse to Twitter.com.
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Enter your log in credentials to sign into your account.
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Click the small picture of your Twitter avatar, then select your current name / View profile.
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Enter your new desired name.
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Click the Save changes button.

Community Q&A

Question

I made a new account to change my name, then realized I didn't need to and deleted it. Now it is saying the name is taken when trying to change the name of my original account.

Britney Schmidt

Community Answer

Look up the name you want your account to be, and see who has taken it. If it isn't your account, and the person doesn't want to give up their username, simply make some alterations to it. If it is your account, just go back to that account, and either change the name of it or make sure you deleted it properly.