How to change your Instagram username in the app or online

Wondering how to change your username on Instagram? In this quick tutorial, we will show you the steps to do that from the Instagram app or directly from the website.

Change your Instagram Username in the app

When it comes to social media, your username represents who you are. And while most times, you don’t want to change that username because of this, there might be other times when you must. Maybe your username includes your last name that has recently changed, or maybe you’re in an uncomfortable situation in that network.

Whatever your reason is, here’s how to replace your current Instagram username with a new one.

Change your Instagram username

You can use the official app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone, or the Instagram website on your computer.

In the app

1) Open the Instagram app and tap your photo from the bottom right to go to your profile page.

2) Tap Edit Profile.

3) Tap the Username field and enter your new username.

4) Tap Done to confirm your changes.

Changing Instagram username from iPhone

From the website

1) Visit Instagram’s website and sign in to your account.

2) Click More > Settings from the bottom left.

3) Click Meta Accounts Center.

Click Meta Accounts Center from Instagram settings

4) Select your Instagram profile under the Profiles heading.

Select your Instagram profile in Meta Accounts Center

5) Click Username.

Click Username in Meta Accounts Center

6) Enter your new username and click Done.

Changing Instagram username on web

Notes on changing your username

Although you can change your Instagram username, this may make it more difficult for new friends and followers to find you.

Also, if you plan to only change your username for a short time and then go back to it later, be sure to tap or click the Learn More link below the Username field. This is available both in the app and online and will give you brief details on switching to a previously used username.

Additionally:

Keep in mind, if your account reaches a lot of people, your username change may need to be reviewed. If so, you’ll be notified when we’ve completed a review. If not, your username will change immediately if available. Your followers may be notified of your username change.

Your followers may be notified of your username change.

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