Change your Behance username from your account settings

You can change your Behance username through your account settings on the Behance website or mobile app. The process takes about two minutes and takes effect when ready across your profile, portfolio link, and any shared work. Unlike some platforms, Behance does not restrict how often you can change your username, so you can update it as many times as you need.

Your username is the web address people use to find your portfolio — for example, behance.net/yourname. Changing it does not affect your work, followers, or any messages you have received. However, any old links to your portfolio will stop working, so you may want to let people know if you have shared your profile link widely.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into Behance on the website, click your profile picture in the top right, and select Settings to reach your account options.
  • Find the Username field under your profile information and type your new username — it must be between 3 and 30 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.
  • Your new username becomes active when ready, but old links to your portfolio will no longer work.
  • If your desired username is already taken, Behance will tell you and suggest alternatives or let you try a different one.

Steps to change your username on desktop

Start by going to behance.net and logging into your account. If you are already logged in, look for your profile picture in the top right corner of the page — it appears as a small circular image or initial.

Click your profile picture and a dropdown menu will appear. Select Settings from this menu. You will be taken to your account settings page, which shows your profile information, email, password, and other account details.

Scroll down to find the Username field. This is where your current username appears. Click in the field and delete your existing username, then type your new one. Behance will check in real time whether the username is available — if it is taken, you will see a message telling you so, and you can try a different one.

Once you have entered a username that is available, scroll down and click the Save button. Your new username is now active. You can verify this by visiting your portfolio link, which will now show your new username in the web address.

Steps to change your username on mobile

Open the Behance app and tap the profile icon at the bottom of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. Look for a settings icon — usually a gear symbol — which appears near the top of your profile or in a menu.

Tap Settings or Account Settings. You will see your profile information displayed. Scroll to find the Username field and tap it to edit.

Delete your current username and type your new one. The app will show you whether it is available. Once you have chosen an available username, tap Save or Done depending on your device. The change takes effect when ready.

Username requirements and what you cannot use

Your Behance username must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed, and special characters like @, #, $, or % will not work.

Usernames are case-insensitive, meaning JohnSmith and johnsmith are treated as the same username. If someone already has a username, you cannot use it even if the capitalization is different. Behance will let you know when ready if your chosen username is taken and will not let you save it.

Avoid usernames that are extremely similar to existing ones, as this can confuse people trying to find a specific portfolio. If your first choice is taken, try adding a number, a hyphen, or an underscore to make it unique.

What happens to your old links and portfolio URL

When you change your username, your portfolio URL changes when ready. If your old URL was behance.net/oldname, it will now be behance.net/newname. The old URL will no longer work, and anyone who tries to visit it will see an error or be redirected to Behance's homepage.

This means if you have shared your portfolio link on your website, resume, social media, or in emails, those links will break. Your work itself is not lost — it is still in your account — but people cannot reach it through the old address. If you have shared your link widely, consider updating it wherever it appears before changing your username, or be prepared to send people your new link.

Your followers, messages, and saved work are not affected by a username change. People who follow you will still see your work in their feed, and any direct messages you have received will remain in your inbox.

Troubleshooting if your username change does not save

If you click Save and the page does not change, or you see an error message, first check that your username meets the requirements: it should be 3 to 30 characters and contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, or underscores. If it does, try refreshing the page and logging in again.

If the username is rejected as unavailable but you believe it should be available, wait a few minutes and try again — sometimes there is a delay in Behance's system updating. If the problem continues, try changing your username on the website instead of the app, or vice versa, as one platform may be more responsive than the other.

If you see a message that your account is not verified or has restrictions, you may need to confirm your email address first. Check your email for a verification message from Behance and click the link inside it, then return to Settings and try changing your username again.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. If someone else has not taken your old username in the meantime, you can change it back at any time. There is no waiting period or limit on how often you can change your username. However, if your old username was taken by another user, you will not be able to use it unless that person changes theirs.

Will changing my username affect my work or portfolio?

No. Your projects, images, descriptions, and all portfolio content remain exactly the same. Only the web address changes. Your follower count, likes, and comments on your work are not affected.

What if the username I want is taken?

Behance will tell you the username is unavailable when you try to save it. You can then try a different username — consider adding numbers, hyphens, or underscores to create a variation. For example, if johnsmith is taken, you might try johnsmith-design or johnsmith2024.

Do I need to update my username on other platforms when I change it on Behance?

No, your Behance username is separate from your usernames on other sites. However, if you have linked your Behance profile on your website, resume, or social media, you should update those links to point to your new Behance URL so people can still find your portfolio.