The fastest way to change your username
Go to your account settings on Twitch, find the Username field under Profile, type your new name, and save. The whole process takes about two minutes. Your new username takes effect when ready, though it may take a few seconds to show up everywhere on the site.
You can change your username once every 60 days. If you changed it recently and want to change it again, Twitch will tell you exactly when you become may be able to access. There is no cost to change your username, and you keep all your followers, subscriptions, and channel history.
Key Takeaways
- Log into your Twitch account, go to Settings, select Profile, and change the name in the Username field.
- Your new username must be between 4 and 25 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot start with a number.
- You can change your username once every 60 days, and Twitch shows you the exact date you become may be able to access again.
- Changing your username does not affect your followers, channel points, subscriptions, or stream history.
- If your desired username is taken, you will see that message when ready and must choose a different one.
Step-by-step: where to find the username setting
Log into your Twitch account on a web browser or the mobile app. On the web, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. On mobile, tap your profile icon, then tap the gear icon to open Settings.
Once in Settings, click or tap Profile on the left side (web) or scroll to find Profile (mobile). Look for the Username field near the top of the page. Your current username appears in that field. Click or tap in the field, delete your old username, and type your new one.
Click the Save button. Twitch checks whether the new username is available and whether you have met the 60-day waiting period since your last change. If both are true, your username updates when ready. If the name is taken or you are still in the waiting period, Twitch shows an error message explaining why.
Rules for what your new username can be
Your username must be between 4 and 25 characters long. It can contain letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores only — no spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters. Your username cannot start with a number, though numbers can appear anywhere else.
Twitch does not reserve usernames for inactive accounts, so a name you want may belong to someone who has not streamed in years. If the username you want is taken, you will see that message when you try to save. You cannot put a name on a waitlist or request that Twitch release it.
What happens to your channel when you change your name
Your channel URL changes to match your new username. If you had a custom URL (like twitch.tv/yourname), it now points to your new username. Anyone who tries to visit your old URL will see a "page not found" error, so if you have shared your channel link anywhere, update those links.
Your followers, subscribers, channel points, and all stream history stay with your account. People who follow you will still see you in their following list under your new name. Emotes you created, clips, VODs, and chat logs all remain attached to your account. The only thing that changes is the name itself.
If you cannot find the username setting
Make sure you are logged into the correct account. If you have multiple Twitch accounts, the settings you see belong to whichever account you are currently logged into. Click your profile icon and check which email address is shown — that tells you which account is active.
If you are on a mobile device and the Profile option does not appear, try the web version instead. Some older versions of the Twitch app have layout differences. You can also try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in.
If you see a message that you cannot change your username yet, you are still within the 60-day waiting period from your last change. The Settings page shows the exact date you become may be able to access. You will not be able to change it before that date.
Why Twitch limits username changes to once every 60 days
The 60-day rule exists to prevent people from impersonating others or evading bans. If someone could change their username every day, they could pretend to be a popular streamer, cause confusion, and then switch names to avoid consequences. The waiting period makes it harder to do that without being noticed.
This also protects your own reputation. If you change your name frequently, people who know you by your old name may not recognize you, and you lose the recognition you have built. Streamers who have built an audience usually keep the same name for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username if I have been banned?
If your account is suspended or permanently banned, you cannot change your username. You would need to create a new account. If your account is temporarily suspended, you can change your username once the suspension ends.
What if someone took the username I want while I was waiting?
Usernames are first-come, first-served. If someone else claims the name you wanted before you become may be able to access to change yours, that name is no longer available. You will need to choose a different username.
Does changing my username affect my Twitch Partner status or monetization?
No. Your Partner status, affiliate status, subscriptions, and all monetization features stay active after you change your username. Your earnings history and payment information remain tied to your account.
Can I change my display name instead of my username?
Yes, and it is separate from your username. Your display name is what appears on screen during streams and in chat. You can change your display name as often as you want in the same Settings menu, but your username (the one in your channel URL) has the 60-day limit.
What if I want to go back to my old username?
You can change back to your old username after 60 days, but only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took it, you cannot use it again unless they change their name first.