Username is one of the basic elements in most social networks and usually users can change it once after creating an account. Of course, this restriction does not exist on Instagram and people can do this many times. Changing the user name on Instagram through the Android and iOS applications, in addition to the web version, can be easily done, which we will discuss further.
Screen name and username are the main characteristics of users on Instagram, which provide the possibility of finding different accounts. A display name, unlike a username, can be repeated and does not need to be unique. On the other hand, the username should not belong to someone else, otherwise, Instagram will display an error message when changing it.
To change the username on Instagram on smartphones, you must use the dedicated application of this social network. Of course, it is also possible to do this through the web version; But using the application will be easier and faster.
1. To get started, enter the Instagram app on your mobile or tablet.
2. Tap your profile picture in the lower right corner to go to your profile page.
3. If you have registered more than one user account on your Instagram, you must select the desired account to change the username.
4. On the profile page of your user account, click on the Edit Profile option at the bottom of the Bio section and above the highlight stories.
5. After entering the Edit Profile section, click on the box in front of the Username and then enter the desired new username.
6. In the mentioned page, you can change other things besides the username, which includes the display name, website address, and bio.
7. After finishing the work, press the Done button or the blue tick in the upper right corner of the screen to save the changes made.
The dedicated Instagram application is only available to Android and iOS users, and to change the Instagram username on other devices, you need to go to the web version.
1. First, open a browser window on your device and enter the main Instagram website at Instagram.com.
2. If you have not logged into your account in the past, you must log in by entering your username, email, or mobile number.
3. After logging in to your Instagram account, click on your profile picture in the upper right corner of the page and then select Settings from the menu items displayed.
4. You should now be automatically taken to the “Edit Profile” tab. Next, you can click on the box in front of “Username” and then type your new username. If needed, you can change other things including display name, website address, bio, email, mobile number, and gender on this page.
5. Finally, to apply the changes, click on the blue “Submit” button at the bottom of the page.
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