Change your Kahoot username in account settings

To change your Kahoot username, sign into your account on the Kahoot website or app, go to your profile settings, and edit the name field. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're on a computer or phone, but the setting is in the same place on both.

If you created your account through Google, Microsoft, or another single sign-on service, you may need to update your name in that service first — Kahoot will pull the name from there. If you created a standalone Kahoot account with an email address, you can change the name directly in Kahoot without touching anything else.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign into Kahoot, click your profile icon, select settings, and change the name in the display name or username field.
  • If you signed up through Google or Microsoft, update your name in that account first, then refresh Kahoot to see the change.
  • The new username appears when ready in your profile and on any quizzes you create or take.
  • You cannot change the email address tied to your account through settings — contact Kahoot support if you need to switch emails.

Steps to change your username on desktop

Open Kahoot in a web browser and sign in with your email or single sign-on account. Look for your profile icon in the top right corner — it's usually a circle with your initials or a photo. Click it to open a dropdown menu.

Select Settings or Account Settings from the menu. You'll see a field labeled Display Name or Username depending on your account type. Click into that field, delete the old name, type your new username, and click Save or Update. The change takes effect when ready.

Steps to change your username on the Kahoot app

Open the Kahoot app on your phone and sign in. Tap the profile icon at the bottom of the screen or in the top corner, depending on your app version. This opens your profile page.

Look for a settings icon — usually a gear or three horizontal lines — and tap it. Find the name field, tap to edit it, type your new username, and tap Save or Done. On some app versions, you may need to tap an Edit Profile button first before the name field becomes editable.

What happens if you signed up through Google or Microsoft

When you create a Kahoot account using Google Sign-In or Microsoft Sign-In, Kahoot pulls your display name from that service. If you change your name in Kahoot's settings but signed up through one of these services, the change may not stick — Kahoot will revert to the name in your Google or Microsoft account.

To permanently change your username in this case, update your name in Google Account settings or Microsoft Account settings first. Then sign back into Kahoot, and the new name will appear. You can also contact Kahoot support if the name doesn't update after a few hours.

Changing your username does not affect your quiz history

Your quiz scores, created quizzes, and participation history stay attached to your account no matter what name you use. If you took a quiz under the username "Player42" and then change to "Alex," your score still counts toward your account and appears in your history under the new name.

Other players who took the same quiz will see your new username if they look at the results, not the old one. If you created quizzes under your old username, those quizzes now show your new username as the creator.

If you cannot find the settings option

Some older versions of the Kahoot app or certain school accounts have settings in different locations. If you don't see a settings icon on your profile page, try tapping the three-dot menu icon if one appears, or look for an Edit button near your name.

If you're using a school or classroom account managed by your teacher or organization, you may not have permission to change your own username — your administrator may need to do it. Contact your teacher or school IT support to confirm whether you can make this change yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once?

Yes, you can change your Kahoot username as many times as you want. There's no limit on how often you update it, and no waiting period between changes. Just go back to settings and edit the name field whenever you want.

Will other players see my old username if I change it?

No. Once you change your username, it updates everywhere in Kahoot — quiz results, your profile, and any quizzes you created. Other players will only see your new username, even if they look at old quiz results you participated in.

What if I forgot my password and can't sign in to change my username?

Go to the Kahoot sign-in page and click Forgot Password. Enter the email address tied to your account, and Kahoot will send you a reset link. Click the link, create a new password, sign in, and then change your username through settings.

Can I change the email address on my Kahoot account?

The email change option is not available in account settings. If you need to switch the email address tied to your account, contact Kahoot support directly through their help center and explain the situation. They can update it for you.