Yes, you can change your Locket username, but only before you create your first widget

Locket lets you change your username during the account setup process, before you build your first widget. Once you've created a widget and started using the app, your username becomes permanent and cannot be changed through the app's settings. If you set up an account with a username you now dislike, your only option is to delete that account and create a new one from scratch.

This is a hard limit in how Locket works, not a setting you can unlock or a support request that will override it. The app ties your username to your widget's identity on their servers, so changing it after creation would break how other people find and interact with your widget.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username only during initial setup, before you create your first widget.
  • Once your widget exists, your username is locked in and cannot be modified through any Locket setting or support request.
  • If you want a different username after creating a widget, you must delete your account and start over with a new one.
  • Deleting your account also deletes your widget and any photos or data stored in it, so save anything you want to keep before you delete.

How to change your username during setup

When you first open Locket and create an account, the app asks you to choose a username. This is the moment to get it right. Tap on the username field and type in whatever name you want — it can include letters, numbers, and underscores, though Locket may reject names that are already taken or that violate their community guidelines.

You can change your mind as many times as you want before you tap the button to create your widget. Once that widget is created, the username field disappears from your settings and becomes read-only information instead.

What happens if you want to change it after creating a widget

If you've already built a widget and now want a different username, Locket does not offer a rename function. The app's support team cannot change it for you, and no hidden setting will unlock this feature. Your username is part of your widget's permanent identity in the system.

Your only path forward is to delete your current account. Open Locket, go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and select Delete Account. Confirm the deletion when prompted. This action is irreversible — your widget, all photos in it, and any data tied to that account will be erased when ready.

How to delete your account and start fresh

Before you delete, take screenshots or save any photos you want to keep, since they will be gone once the account is removed. Then open the Locket app, tap your profile icon or Settings, scroll down to find the Delete Account option, and confirm.

After deletion, you can create a new account with a fresh username. You'll start from the beginning — no photos, no widget history, no shared widgets with friends. If you had shared your widget with other people, they will no longer be able to see it once you delete the account.

Why Locket locks usernames after widget creation

Locket's design treats your username as part of your widget's permanent address. When you share your widget with friends or family, they access it using your username. If Locket allowed username changes after that point, it would break those shared links and confuse the system about which widget belongs to which account.

This is a technical choice, not a limitation that will change. Other apps handle this differently — some let you change your display name but keep your username fixed, or they allow renames but update all shared links automatically. Locket chose the simpler approach: lock it down once it's in use.

Avoiding username regret before you create your widget

Take your time choosing a username during setup. Think about whether you'll be comfortable with it in a few months or a year. Avoid usernames that include your full real name, your birth year, or other personal details you might not want visible to everyone who accesses your widget.

If you're sharing your widget only with close friends or family, a casual or silly username is fine. If you think you might share it more widely later, choose something you won't mind seeing in screenshots or shared with people you don't know yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Locket support change my username if I ask them nicely?

No. Locket's support team cannot change usernames after a widget is created. The username is tied to your widget's identity in their system, and changing it would break how the app works. Your only option is to delete your account and create a new one.

If I delete my account, can I use the same username again?

Yes, once your old account is fully deleted, that username becomes available. You can create a new account and claim it. However, the old widget and all its data will be gone, and anyone who had access to your old widget will no longer see it.

What if I share my widget with someone and then delete my account?

The person you shared it with will lose access to your widget. The shared link will stop working, and they won't be able to see your photos anymore. If you want to keep sharing with them, you'll need to set up a new account and share the new widget link.

Does changing my phone or reinstalling Locket let me change my username?

No. Your username is stored on Locket's servers, not on your phone. Reinstalling the app, switching devices, or logging out and back in will not change your username. The only way to get a new username is to delete your account and create a fresh one.