How to Change Your Snapchat Display Name on iOS and Android

Your username is one of the most important parts of your social media profile. This will allow people to identify you, contact you, and join your brand. No matter what happens when you want to edit or How to Change Your Snapchat Display Name on iOS and Android? The direct answer is that you cannot change your username unless you cancel your account and open a new one.

However, you can always change the user name/display name that is visible to everyone. The two should not be confused. This article will show you everything you need to know about changing your username and customizing its color, fonts, and appearance. Let’s get started.

How to Change Your Snapchat Display Name

As mentioned earlier, you will create a Snapchat account and enter your username, but you will not be able to change it again until you delete your account. However, what you can edit and change as often as you like is your screen name. This feature gives you the freedom to create something uniquely identifiable so other users know you are. This allows you to change your Snapchat screen name on your mobile device.

1. Open your Snapchat app

2. Go to “My Profile” and click on the “Settings” wheel icon

3. Click on “Name” to remove, edit, or write a new display name

4. Once you’ve entered your new display name, tap “Save,” and everyone will see it on your profile. However, if they have your contact saved under your old name, they’ll have to edit your contact and save it under the new one.

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Changing Snapchat Username/Display Name FAQs

What are some cute Snapchat name ideas?

All Snapchat display names must follow community rules and be proportionate to your brand if you are a business. For general users, the instructions are still valid, but your screen name must be associated with you. Also, don’t use two words, too many characters, emoticons, or ad phrases. Make sure you come up with something interesting.

For personal accounts, some display name examples include

• Angry Bookman
• Space Woman
• Jiggly Man
• Lucky Dragon
• TwinkleEyes
• Melody3880
• Moonshine2245
• Sunshine567
• Rhythm Pad
• The Lost Opera
• Blue Pineapple
• Strawberry65
• KiwiLover
• Siister4life
• 1Love and All4You.

For business, Snapchat accounts some display name examples include

• NikeFit
• Stone Remodeling
• DreamCruises
• Bright Smiles
• BrightSmiles66 

How do you change your name font in Snapchat?

Snapchat users who want to change the font used in their display name must use a third-party keyboard application. After installing a new keyboard application, go to Display Name settings and enter your new name.

Do you need to delete your Snapchat account to change your username?

For user security, the only way to change your username is to delete your account and create a new one. Once you delete your account, you will not be able to transfer your account information, Snapstreams, or memories. You must create a new account from scratch. Most users resolve their username issue by changing their Snapchat display name and retaining their old username to protect all clicks and account information.

To continue deleting your Snapchat account, open your profile page and disable your account. Snapchat will keep your account inactive for 30 days and then delete it permanently.