Your Twitch username is the name you chose when you created your account

Your Twitch username is the unique name you registered with when you first signed up for Twitch. It appears in your channel URL, in chat when you send messages, and on your profile page. If you created your account years ago and have not logged in since, or if you are trying to remember what name you used, there are several straightforward ways to find it.

The fastest method is to log into your Twitch account directly. If you can access your account, your username is displayed when ready on the homepage and in the top-right corner of the screen next to your profile picture.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Twitch username appears in the top-right corner of any page when you are logged in, next to your profile picture.
  • If you forgot your login password, use the "Forgot?" link on the Twitch login page to reset it using your email address.
  • Your channel URL follows the pattern twitch.tv/[your-username], so if you remember your channel link, you already know your username.
  • If you created an account but cannot remember the email address you used, contact Twitch Support through their help center for account recovery options.
  • Your username and your display name are different — your username cannot be changed, but your display name can be customized in settings.

Check your account if you can still log in

Go to twitch.tv and click the login button in the top-right corner. Enter the email address and password you used when you created your account. Once you are logged in, your username appears when ready in the top-right corner of the page, next to your profile picture and a small icon.

You can also find your username by clicking on your profile picture and selecting "Profile" from the dropdown menu. Your username will be displayed at the top of your profile page, and your channel URL will show it as well — for example, twitch.tv/yourname.

Reset your password if you forgot it

If you remember the email address you used to create your account but cannot remember your password, click the "Forgot?" link on the Twitch login page. Twitch will send a password reset link to that email address. Check your inbox (and your spam folder) for the email from Twitch, then follow the link to create a new password.

Once you have reset your password and logged in, your username will be visible in the top-right corner of the page. This method works even if you have not accessed your account in years.

Look at your channel URL or bookmarks

If you have ever visited your own Twitch channel, the URL in your browser's address bar shows your username. Twitch channel URLs always follow the pattern twitch.tv/[username]. For example, if your channel URL is twitch.tv/shadowgamer42, then shadowgamer42 is your username.

Check your browser history or bookmarks if you have visited your channel before. You can also search your email for messages from Twitch — account confirmation emails and notifications often include your username or a link to your channel.

Contact Twitch Support if you cannot access your email

If you cannot remember the email address you used to create your account, or if you no longer have access to that email, you will need to contact Twitch Support. Go to the Twitch Help Center at help.twitch.tv and look for the "Contact Support" option. Describe your situation — that you created an account but cannot remember your username or the email address associated with it.

Twitch Support may ask you to provide information to verify that you own the account, such as the date you created it, any payment information you used, or details about your streaming history. The process can take several days, so be patient while they investigate your request.

Understand the difference between username and display name

Your Twitch username is permanent and cannot be changed. It is the name you chose when you signed up, and it is used in your channel URL and in the system behind the scenes. Your display name, by contrast, is what viewers see in chat and on your profile — and it can be changed anytime in your account settings.

If you see a name on your profile that you do not recognize, that is your display name, not your username. To find your actual username, log in and look at the top-right corner or check your channel URL. If you want to change how your name appears to viewers, you can edit your display name in Settings under "Profile," but your username will remain the same.

Check old emails or account recovery options

Search your email inbox for messages from Twitch using keywords like "welcome," "confirm," or "verify." Twitch sends a confirmation email when you create an account, and that email often includes your username or a direct link to your channel. If you have changed email addresses since creating your Twitch account, check any old email accounts you still have access to.

If you have a phone number associated with your Twitch account, you may also be able to use that for account recovery. Some accounts allow two-factor authentication via phone, which can help you regain access if you have lost your email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Twitch username?

No, your Twitch username is permanent and cannot be changed. However, you can change your display name, which is what viewers see in chat and on your profile. If you want a completely different name, you would need to create a new Twitch account.

What if I created a Twitch account but never streamed or used it?

Your account still exists and your username is still active. Log in with the email address and password you used during signup. If you cannot remember your password, use the password reset option on the login page. Your username will be visible once you are logged in.

Is my Twitch username the same as my channel name?

Your Twitch username and your channel name are the same thing. Both refer to the unique identifier you chose when you created your account. Your display name is different — it is what appears in chat and can be changed anytime.

How do I find someone else's Twitch username?

Visit their Twitch channel and look at the URL in your browser's address bar. The URL shows their username. You can also see their username displayed on their profile page and in chat when they send messages.

What if Twitch Support cannot find my account?

If Twitch Support cannot locate an account matching the information you provided, it is possible the account was deleted or never fully created. You can create a new Twitch account at any time using a new email address and a new username.