You can change your Crunchyroll username, but only once every 30 days

Crunchyroll lets you change the username on your account through your account settings. The process takes a few minutes, but the site enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes — so you cannot change it again until 30 days have passed since your last change. If you have never changed your username before, you can do it right now.

The username you choose must be between 3 and 20 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters. Crunchyroll will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or breaks these rules, so you can try another one without losing your place.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Crunchyroll account, go to Account Settings, and select Change Username to make the swap.
  • You must wait 30 days between username changes, so plan ahead if you think you might want to change it again soon.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready, but your old username becomes available for other users to claim after a short delay.
  • Changing your username does not affect your subscription, watch history, or any saved shows and lists.
  • If you cannot find the Change Username option, your account may be linked to a social media login, which requires a different process.

Step-by-step: changing your username on desktop

Start by logging into Crunchyroll on a web browser. Click the profile icon in the top right corner of the page — it looks like a small circle with your username or avatar inside it.

From the dropdown menu, select Account. This opens your account settings page. Look for the section labeled Username or Profile, depending on which version of the site you are using. Next to your current username, you should see a button or link that says Change or Edit. Click it.

Type your new username into the text box. Crunchyroll will show you a message right away if the name is taken or invalid. Once you enter a name that works, click Save or Confirm. Your new username is now active.

Changing your username on the mobile app

Open the Crunchyroll app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom of the screen. On iOS, this is usually in the bottom right; on Android, it may be in the top right or bottom right depending on your app version.

Tap Account Settings or Settings. Scroll down to find the Username section. Tap Change Username or the edit icon next to your current name. Enter your new username and tap Save or Confirm.

If you do not see a Change Username option in the app, try making the change on the desktop website instead — some app versions have limited settings options.

What happens if your account is linked to social media

If you signed up for Crunchyroll using your Google, Facebook, or Apple account, you may not see a traditional username field. Instead, Crunchyroll uses your social media display name as your profile name on the platform.

To change how your name appears on Crunchyroll, you need to change the display name on the linked social media account itself. Log into Google, Facebook, or Apple (whichever you used to sign up), update your display name there, and the change will sync to Crunchyroll within a few hours. You cannot set a separate Crunchyroll-only username if your account is linked this way.

If you want a username that is independent of your social media account, you can unlink the social login from your Crunchyroll account and create a traditional username and password instead. Go to Account Settings, find the section for linked accounts or social login, and select Unlink or Disconnect. After that, you will be able to set a Crunchyroll username.

The 30-day waiting period explained

After you change your username, Crunchyroll locks you out of making another change for 30 days. This rule applies whether you are changing it for the first time or the tenth time. The timer starts the moment you confirm your new username, not when you click the Change button.

The 30-day rule exists to prevent account takeovers and username squatting. If someone gains temporary access to your account, they cannot rapidly cycle through usernames to hide their activity or lock you out of your own profile name. It also prevents users from reserving popular usernames by changing to them and then changing away.

If you change your username and when ready regret it, you cannot change it back for 30 days. You will have to wait out the full period. Plan your username choice carefully, especially if you use it in other places or share it with friends.

What does not change when you update your username

Your subscription status, billing information, and payment method stay exactly the same. If you are a Premium subscriber, you remain a Premium subscriber. Your watch history, saved shows, watchlist, and any custom lists you created are all preserved.

Your messages and forum posts (if Crunchyroll still has an active forum in your region) will show your new username going forward, but old posts will not be retroactively updated. Comments you left on shows or discussions may display your new name or your old name depending on how Crunchyroll's system processes the change.

Your old username becomes available for other users to claim after a short delay — usually within a few hours. If you think you might want to reclaim it later, you cannot do that. Choose a new username with the understanding that your old one is gone for good.

Troubleshooting: why you might not see the change option

If you cannot find the Change Username button, check whether your account is linked to social media (Google, Facebook, or Apple). As explained above, linked accounts do not have a separate Crunchyroll username field. You would need to unlink the social account first.

If your account is not linked to social media and you still do not see the option, try logging out completely and logging back in. Sometimes the settings page does not load all options until you refresh your session. If that does not work, try accessing Account Settings on the desktop website rather than the mobile app — the app version sometimes has missing features.

If you have changed your username within the last 30 days, the Change Username button will be grayed out or hidden. You will see a message telling you when you can change it again. Mark that date on your calendar if you want to make another change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

No. Once you change your username, the old one is released and can be claimed by anyone else. You cannot reserve it or change back to it. If you want to use that username again, you would have to wait for it to become available and then claim it like any other user would.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Crunchyroll will tell you when ready when you try to save it. Try a variation — add a number, use an underscore, or pick a different name altogether. You can test as many names as you want before you confirm, so there is no penalty for trying.

Does changing my username affect my Crunchyroll watch party or share links?

Watch party links and share links are tied to your account ID, not your username, so they continue to work after you change your name. Anyone who had the link before your change can still use it. Your new username will appear to them when they join, but the link itself does not break.

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?

Your new username is active when ready in your account settings and profile. It may take a few hours to appear in all places across the site — your profile page, comments, forum posts, and other users' friend lists. If you see your old username somewhere after a few hours, refresh the page or clear your browser cache.

Can I have spaces or special characters in my username?

No. Crunchyroll usernames can only contain letters (A–Z, a–z) and numbers (0–9). Spaces, hyphens, underscores, periods, and other special characters are not allowed. If you try to use them, Crunchyroll will reject the username and ask you to try again.