Your Patreon username is the handle you chose when you created your account, and you can find it by logging in and checking your account settings.

When you signed up for Patreon, you picked a username — the name that appears in your profile URL and that other people see when they visit your page. If you cannot remember what you chose, the fastest way to find it is to log into your Patreon account on any browser and look at your profile settings. Your username is also visible in the top-right corner of the screen once you are logged in, next to your profile picture.

Your Patreon username is different from your display name. The username is permanent and cannot be changed after you create it; the display name is what appears on your posts and comments, and you can change it whenever you want. This matters because some tools and integrations ask for your username specifically, not your display name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Patreon username appears in your profile URL and is visible in the top-right corner when you are logged in.
  • Your username is permanent and cannot be changed, while your display name can be edited at any time.
  • If you are a creator, your username is what patrons use to find and support your page.
  • You can see other people's usernames by visiting their profiles or looking at the URL of their Patreon page.

Finding your username in account settings

Log into your Patreon account and click your profile picture in the top-right corner. Select "Settings" from the menu that appears. On the Settings page, click "Account" in the left sidebar. Your username will be listed near the top of the page, often labeled as "Username" or shown as part of your profile URL.

If you are on a mobile device, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, then tap your profile picture. Select "Settings," then "Account," and scroll down to find your username. The process is the same whether you use the Patreon website or the mobile app.

Checking your profile URL

Your Patreon username is also embedded in your profile URL. When you are logged in, look at the address bar of your browser. If you are on your own profile page, the URL will look like patreon.com/username. The part after the forward slash is your username.

You can also find this by clicking on your profile picture and selecting "View Profile." The URL that loads in your browser will show your username in the address bar. This method works whether you are looking for your own username or trying to find someone else's.

What to do if you forgot your username

If you cannot log into your account, you can still find your username by checking any email Patreon sent you when you signed up. Look for a welcome email or a confirmation message — these often include your username or a link to your profile. Search your email inbox for messages from Patreon using keywords like "welcome" or "account."

If you have no record of your username and cannot access your email, you can contact Patreon's support team through their website. Go to patreon.com, scroll to the bottom, and click "Help" or "Contact Support." Explain that you need to recover your username, and provide the email address associated with your account. Support can confirm your identity and tell you what your username is.

Why creators need to know their username

If you run a Patreon page, your username is how patrons find and access your page. It appears in your profile URL, which is what you share on social media, in your bio, or in links to your page. Some third-party tools that integrate with Patreon — like Discord bots or analytics platforms — also ask for your username to connect to your account.

Your username is also what appears when someone searches for you on Patreon. If you want people to be able to find your page easily, make sure your username is something memorable and related to your brand or content.

The difference between username and display name

Your username is permanent and cannot be changed. It is what appears in your profile URL and is used for account recovery and integrations. Your display name is what shows up on your posts, comments, and messages, and you can change it as often as you want.

This distinction matters when you are sharing your Patreon page with others. Always share your profile URL (which contains your username) rather than asking people to search for your display name. The URL is the most reliable way for someone to find your exact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Patreon username?

No, your username is permanent and cannot be changed after you create your account. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Patreon account. However, you can change your display name at any time through your Settings.

Is my username the same as my email address?

No, they are separate. Your email address is what you use to log in, while your username is the handle you chose during signup. You can change your email address in your account settings, but your username stays the same.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Patreon usernames are first-come, first-served. If someone else has already claimed the username you want, you cannot use it. You will need to choose a different username when you create your account.

Do I need my username to log in?

No, you log in using the email address associated with your account, not your username. Your username is used for your profile page and sharing your page with others.