You can only change your Twitch username once every 60 days

Twitch enforces a 60-day waiting period between username changes. If you changed your username recently, you cannot change it again until 60 days have passed from that change date. There is no way to bypass this limit, and Twitch support cannot override it for any reason.

The 60-day rule applies whether you changed your username intentionally or had it changed by Twitch for violating their username policy. The timer starts from the date of the most recent change, not from when you created your account.

If you have not yet changed your username, or if 60 days have passed since your last change, you can change it when ready through your account settings. The process takes about two minutes and takes effect right away.

Key Takeaways

  • Twitch allows one username change per 60 days, and this limit cannot be waived by support or any other method.
  • The 60-day timer starts from your most recent username change, whether you made it yourself or Twitch made it for policy violations.
  • You can check when you are may be able to access to change your username by visiting your account settings and looking at the username field.
  • If you are within the 60-day window, you will see a message telling you the exact date you can change it again.
  • Changing your username does not affect your channel, followers, or any of your content — only the name people use to find and mention you.

How to check when you can change your username

Open Twitch and sign into your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. On the left sidebar, click Account.

Look for the field labeled Username. If you are within the 60-day waiting period, the field will be grayed out and you will see text that says something like "You can change your username again on [date]." Write down that date. If the field is clickable and not grayed out, you are may be able to access to change your username now.

The date shown is always in your local timezone. If you are unsure whether today is the date shown or later, you can change your username when ready — Twitch will let you proceed if you are may be able to access.

How to change your username once you are may be able to access

Return to Settings > Account and locate the Username field. Click on it. A text box will appear where you can type your new username.

Twitch usernames must be 4 to 25 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores only. Usernames are not case-sensitive — "MyName" and "myname" are the same account. Type your desired username and click Change Username.

Twitch will check whether the username is available. If someone else has already taken it, you will see an error message and can try a different name. If the name is available, the change takes effect when ready. Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after a short delay.

What happens to your channel and followers when you change your username

Your channel URL, follower count, stream history, videos, and all other content remain exactly the same. People who follow you will still see you in their followed channels list. Subscribers and moderators will still have their status.

The only things that change are the name people see and the name they use to mention you in chat. If you had a custom URL like twitch.tv/youroldname, that old URL will stop working after the change. Your new URL becomes twitch.tv/yournewname.

If you want to keep the old URL working for people who bookmarked it, you cannot — Twitch does not offer URL redirects. You can tell your followers about the change in your channel description or on your social media.

Why Twitch has a 60-day waiting period

The waiting period exists to prevent impersonation and account takeover fraud. If someone gains temporary access to your account, they cannot when ready change your username to lock you out permanently. The 60-day gap gives you time to regain control and change your password before the attacker can change the name.

The limit also prevents streamers from rapidly cycling through usernames to confuse viewers or evade moderation. A single person cannot claim multiple popular names in quick succession.

What to do if you are locked out of your account

If you cannot sign into your Twitch account and suspect someone else changed your username, go to the Twitch login page and click Forgot your password? Enter your email address. Twitch will send you a password reset link.

If you no longer have access to the email address tied to your account, click Having trouble logging in? on the login page. Twitch will ask you to verify your identity by answering security questions or providing other proof that you own the account. Once verified, you can change your password and regain access.

After you regain access, you can change your username when ready if you want to, regardless of the 60-day timer. The timer only applies to normal username changes made by the account owner — security recovery does not trigger it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Twitch support remove the 60-day waiting period?

No. Twitch support cannot override, waive, or shorten the 60-day limit under any circumstances. This is a hard technical limit built into the system. If you contact support asking for an exception, they will direct you to wait until the date shown in your account settings.

Does changing my username affect my Twitch Partner status or monetization?

No. Your Partner status, subscriptions, bits, and all revenue features stay active. Your followers and subscribers are tied to your account, not your username, so they will continue to support you under your new name.

What if I want to change my username back to what it was before?

You can change it back, but you still have to wait 60 days from your most recent change. If you changed from "OldName" to "NewName" today, you cannot change back to "OldName" until 60 days from now. Someone else may claim "OldName" in the meantime.

Can I reserve a username so no one else takes it?

No. Twitch does not offer username reservations. Once your old username becomes available, anyone can claim it. If you want to keep it, you cannot change your username.

Will my old username redirect to my new one?

No. Old usernames do not redirect. If someone tries to visit your old Twitch URL, they will see a "user not found" page. You should tell your followers about the change through your channel description, social media, or Discord.