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

Crunchyroll allows you to change the username on your account through your account settings. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use the website, mobile app, or streaming device. The main limitation is the 30-day waiting period between changes — once you change your username, you cannot change it again for a month.

Your username is different from your email address. Changing your username does not affect your email login, your subscription, your watch history, or any of your saved shows and lists. The old username becomes available for someone else to claim after you change it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username once every 30 days through Account Settings on the Crunchyroll website or app.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 20 characters, use only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, and cannot already be taken by another user.
  • Changing your username does not log you out, affect your subscription, or erase your watch history and saved content.
  • If you forget your username, you can find it by logging in with your email address and checking your profile page.

How to change your username on the Crunchyroll website

Log into your Crunchyroll account using your email and password. Once you are logged in, click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the page — it usually shows your current username or a generic avatar. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Select Account Settings from the dropdown. On the Account Settings page, look for the section labeled Profile or Username — the exact label depends on which version of the website you are using. Click the pencil icon or Edit button next to your current username. Type your new username into the text field. Crunchyroll will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or if it breaks the character rules. Once you have entered a valid username, click Save or Confirm. The change takes effect right away.

How to change your username on the Crunchyroll mobile app

Open the Crunchyroll app and log in if you are not already. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen — on most phones this is the last icon in the bottom navigation bar. This opens your profile page.

Tap the gear icon or Settings button, usually located near the top of your profile. Scroll down until you find Account Settings and tap it. Look for the Username field and tap the edit icon next to it. Enter your new username and tap Save. The app will confirm the change and return you to your profile.

Username rules and what happens if your choice is rejected

Your new username must be between 3 and 20 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, underscores, and hyphens. You cannot use spaces, special characters like periods or commas, or emoji. Crunchyroll does not allow usernames that are already in use by another account, so if you see an error message saying the name is taken, you will need to choose something different.

If Crunchyroll rejects your username for violating the character rules, the error message will tell you which rule you broke — for example, "Username too short" or "Username contains invalid characters." Try a different combination that stays within the 3 to 20 character range and uses only allowed characters. There is no limit to how many times you can try different names before you save one.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, Crunchyroll locks you out of making another change for 30 days. This timer starts from the moment you save your new username, not from when you first tried to change it. If you change your username on January 15, you cannot change it again until February 14.

If you made a typo or chose a username you do not like, you will have to wait the full 30 days before you can change it again. There is no way to speed up this waiting period or request an exception. Plan your username choice carefully to avoid needing to wait.

What does not change when you update your username

Your email address stays the same. You will still log in using your email and password, not your new username. Your subscription status, billing information, and payment method do not change. All of your watch history, saved shows, ratings, and custom lists remain exactly as they were. You will not be logged out of any devices, and your account will continue to work on all your connected streaming devices without any action needed from you.

The old username becomes available for other users to claim after you change it. If someone else takes your old username, you cannot get it back. Your followers and anyone who bookmarked your profile will see your new username going forward, but there is no notification sent to them about the change.

If you cannot find the username field in your account settings

Some older accounts or accounts created through third-party sign-in (like Google or Facebook) may not have a username field in the traditional location. Log out completely and log back in using your email address and password rather than a third-party login. This usually reveals the username settings.

If you still cannot find a username field after logging in with your email, your account may not have a username set up yet. In that case, look for a Create Username or Add Username button instead of an edit button. The process is the same — enter your desired username and save it. Once you have created a username, you can change it following the steps above, subject to the 30-day waiting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forgot my username?

Log into Crunchyroll using your email address and password. Once you are logged in, go to your profile page or Account Settings. Your username will be displayed there. You do not need to remember it to log in — your email address is what matters for login.

Can I use my username to log in instead of my email?

No. Crunchyroll only accepts your email address and password at the login screen. Your username is for your public profile and for other users to find you, but it cannot be used to log into your account.

What happens to my old username after I change it?

Your old username becomes available for other users to claim when ready. If someone else takes it, you cannot reclaim it later. Choose your new username carefully because you cannot change it again for 30 days.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes. Your profile will show your new username, and anyone who searches for you will find your updated name. If they had your old username saved or bookmarked, they may need to search for your new one, but your account itself remains the same.

Can I change my username on a streaming device like Roku or Fire Stick?

No. You must change your username through the Crunchyroll website or mobile app. Log into the website or app on a phone or computer, make the change, and it will take effect on all your connected devices within a few minutes.