Change your username from your account settings
Log into Crunchyroll on a web browser, go to your account settings, find the profile or account information section, and look for a field labeled "Username" or "Display Name." Click edit, type your new username, and save. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices.
The web browser method is the most reliable because Crunchyroll's mobile apps sometimes lag behind the website. If you change your username on the app and it does not appear on the web version within a few minutes, sign out completely and sign back in.
Key Takeaways
- You change your username through account settings on the Crunchyroll website, not through the app.
- Your new username appears when ready on the website but may take a few minutes to sync across mobile apps.
- Crunchyroll usernames must be between 3 and 20 characters and can include letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens.
- If your chosen username is already taken, Crunchyroll will tell you when ready and you will need to pick a different one.
- Changing your username does not affect your subscription, watch history, or any saved content.
Where to find the username field on desktop
Open Crunchyroll in a web browser and log in. Click the profile icon in the top right corner (usually your avatar or initials), then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the account page, look for a section called "Profile Information" or "Account Settings." The username field should be near the top, sometimes labeled "Display Name" depending on your account type.
If you do not see a username field, scroll down the page — some accounts have it further down. If you still cannot find it, you may have a very old account that uses email login instead of a username. In that case, you can create a username by clicking "Set Username" or a similar button in the same section.
What usernames Crunchyroll will and will not accept
Your username must be 3 to 20 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Crunchyroll does not allow spaces, special characters like @, #, or $, or usernames that are already taken by another account.
If you try to save a username that breaks these rules, Crunchyroll shows an error message telling you why it was rejected. The most common reason is that the username is already in use. If that happens, add a number or underscore to make it unique — for example, changing "anime_fan" to "anime_fan42" or "anime_fan_2024."
Syncing your new username across devices
After you change your username on the website, it shows up on your phone or tablet within a few minutes. If you are still seeing your old username on the mobile app after waiting, sign out completely (go to settings in the app and tap "Log Out"), then sign back in with your email and password.
The delay happens because the app caches your profile information locally. Signing out and back in forces the app to fetch your current profile from Crunchyroll's servers. You do not need to uninstall or reinstall the app.
If your username is already taken
Crunchyroll checks whether a username is available the moment you type it. If you see a message saying the username is taken, that account already exists. You cannot claim it, and Crunchyroll does not have a waitlist or reservation system.
Your options are to choose a different username or add numbers, underscores, or hyphens to your preferred name. Many people add the current year (like "username2024") or a number sequence (like "username123") to make their first choice unique.
Changing your username on the Crunchyroll app
The Crunchyroll mobile app does not have a direct username-change option in most versions. Instead, you must change it on the website using a web browser, then wait for the app to sync. Open the app, go to your profile, and the new username should appear within a few minutes.
If the app still shows your old username after 10 minutes, force-close the app completely (swipe it away from your recent apps on Android, or swipe up from the bottom on iPhone), then reopen it. If that does not work, sign out and sign back in as described in the syncing section above.
What does not change when you update your username
Your subscription status, watch history, saved shows, and any premium features remain exactly the same. Your email address and password do not change. Other users cannot see your old username — they only see your new one.
If you have shared your Crunchyroll profile link with friends or posted it online, that link still works after you change your username. The link is tied to your account ID, not your username, so it continues to point to your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username back to what it was before?
Yes. You can change your username as many times as you want. If someone else has claimed your old username in the meantime, you cannot reclaim it, but you can change to any other available username.
Does changing my username affect my subscription or payment method?
No. Your subscription, billing address, and payment method are tied to your account, not your username. Changing your username has no effect on any of those.
How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?
It appears on the website when ready. On mobile apps, it usually syncs within a few minutes. If it takes longer than 10 minutes, sign out and sign back in to force a refresh.
What if I forgot my current username?
Log into your Crunchyroll account using your email address and password. Once you are logged in, go to account settings and you will see your current username displayed. You can then change it from there.
Can someone else take my username if I do not use it?
No. Your username is permanently tied to your account as long as the account exists. Even if you do not log in for years, no one can claim your username.