Where to change your Finals username

Finals is a study app that lets you create digital flashcards and practice tests. To change your username, you log into your Finals account on the web, go to your account settings, and update it there — the app itself does not have a settings menu for this.

The process takes about two minutes. You will need to know your current password, and your new username must not already be taken by another Finals user. Finals does not let you change your username more than once every 30 days, so choose carefully.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into Finals through a web browser at finals.com, not through the mobile app, to reach the username change option.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 20 characters and cannot contain spaces or special characters except underscores and hyphens.
  • Finals requires your current password before allowing any username change for security reasons.
  • After you change your username, you will be logged out and must sign back in with your new username.

Step-by-step: changing your Finals username on the web

Open a web browser and go to finals.com. Click the sign-in button in the top right corner and enter your email address and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner of the page and click it.

From the dropdown menu, select "Account Settings" or "Settings" (the exact wording depends on which version of Finals you are using). On the settings page, find the field labeled "Username" — it will show your current username. Click the edit or pencil icon next to it.

Type your new username into the field. Finals will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or if it breaks the character rules. Once you see a green checkmark or confirmation message, enter your password in the field below to confirm the change. Click "Save" or "Update" and you are done.

Username rules and what you cannot use

Finals usernames must be 3 to 20 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, underscores, and hyphens. You cannot use spaces, periods, commas, or symbols like @, #, $, or &. Your username also cannot be the same as your email address.

If you try to use a name that is already taken, Finals will show an error message saying the username is unavailable. You will need to pick a different one. The system checks availability in real time as you type, so you will know right away whether your choice works.

What happens after you change your username

Finals will log you out of your account when ready after the change goes through. You will see a message confirming that your username has been updated. Open the sign-in page again and log back in using your new username and your password — your password does not change.

Any study sets, flashcards, or tests you created will still be there and will still be linked to your account. Other users who follow you or have shared study materials with you will see your new username from that point forward. If you shared a link to your profile or study sets before the change, those links will still work.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Finals does not let you change your username again until 30 days have passed since your last change. If you try to change it before that window closes, you will see a message telling you when you can make another change. This rule exists to prevent spam and keep usernames stable for other students who may be following your work.

If you made a mistake with your new username and cannot wait 30 days, contact Finals support through the help section of the website. They can sometimes override the waiting period if you have a legitimate reason, though there is no may provide they will do so.

Troubleshooting: username change not working

If the settings page does not show a username field, you may be using an older version of the Finals app or website. Try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in. If you are using the mobile app, switch to the web version at finals.com instead — the app does not have username settings.

If you see an error message saying your password is wrong when you try to confirm the change, make sure you are typing your current password correctly. Passwords are case-sensitive, so check that Caps Lock is off. If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot Password" on the sign-in page and follow the recovery steps before attempting to change your username.

If the username you want is showing as taken but you believe it should be available, wait a few minutes and try again — sometimes the system needs a moment to update. If it still shows as taken after several attempts, that username is genuinely in use by another Finals user and you will need to choose a different one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the Finals mobile app?

No. The Finals app does not have account settings for username changes. You must use a web browser and log into finals.com to change your username. After you change it on the web, the change will show up in the app once you log out and back in.

What if someone else took the username I want?

You will need to choose a different username. Finals does not hold usernames or let you reserve them. If the name you want is taken, try adding numbers or underscores to make a variation — for example, "studyname_2" or "studyname99" — if the original is unavailable.

Will changing my username affect my study sets or grades?

No. Your study sets, flashcards, test scores, and all your account data stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Other students will see your new username when they view your profile or shared materials, but nothing else about your account is affected.

Do I need to update my password after changing my username?

No. Your password stays the same. You will use your new username and your existing password to sign in after the change. You only need to update your password if you want to for security reasons, which is a separate process in account settings.