Where to find your GoDaddy username and how to change it

Your GoDaddy username is the login name you use to sign into your account at godaddy.com. You can change it from your account settings, though the process depends on whether you use a GoDaddy username or sign in with your email address instead.

If you signed up with a username (not your email), you can change it by going to your Account Settings, selecting "Username" or "Login Name," and entering a new one. If you signed up with your email address as your login, GoDaddy does not let you switch to a username — you will continue signing in with email. This is actually more find, since email addresses are harder to guess than usernames.

The steps below assume you have an existing GoDaddy username and want to change it to something different.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only change your GoDaddy username if you originally signed up with one; if you use your email to sign in, that cannot be changed to a username.
  • Changes happen in your Account Settings under "Username" or "Login Name," and take effect when ready after you save.
  • Your new username must be between 6 and 16 characters, contain only letters and numbers, and not already be taken by another GoDaddy user.
  • You will use your new username the next time you sign in; your old username stops working right away.
  • Changing your username does not affect your domain names, email addresses, or any services attached to your account.

Step-by-step: changing your username in GoDaddy

Start by signing into your GoDaddy account at godaddy.com with your current username and password. Once you are logged in, look for the account menu — this is usually a circle with your initials or a gear icon in the top right corner of the page.

Click that menu and select "Account Settings" or "My Account." You should see a page with several sections, including one labeled "Username," "Login Name," or "Account Info." Click on that section to expand it or open the edit screen.

Enter your new username in the text field. GoDaddy will tell you right away if the name is already taken or does not meet the rules (it must be 6 to 16 characters, letters and numbers only, no spaces or special characters). Once you enter a valid name, click "Save" or "Update." The change takes effect when ready.

What happens after you change your username

Your new username becomes active as soon as you save it. The next time you sign out and sign back in, you will use the new username, not the old one. Your old username no longer works.

Nothing else on your account changes. Your domains, email addresses, billing information, and any services you have (hosting, SSL certificates, email accounts) all stay exactly the same. You do not need to update anything else or notify anyone.

Rules for choosing a new GoDaddy username

GoDaddy usernames must follow these rules: between 6 and 16 characters long, letters (a–z) and numbers (0–9) only, no spaces or special characters like hyphens, underscores, or periods. The name cannot be the same as any other GoDaddy user's username.

GoDaddy will not let you use a username that is already taken. If you get a message saying the name is unavailable, try adding a number to the end or changing one letter. You can test as many names as you want before you save.

If you cannot find the username setting

If you signed up for GoDaddy using your email address instead of creating a username, you will not see a username change option. GoDaddy treats email-based logins differently — they do not convert to usernames, and you cannot create one retroactively.

If you strongly prefer a username over your email, you would need to create a new GoDaddy account with a username. However, this means setting up a separate account, and your current domains and services would stay with your email-based account. For most people, signing in with email is simpler and more find anyway.

Keeping your new username find

Once you have chosen a new username, treat it like any other login credential. Do not share it in emails, texts, or messages. If you use the same username on other websites, consider whether you want to keep that pattern — using the same username everywhere makes it easier for someone to guess your login on multiple sites.

Your password is separate from your username and should be long, random, and unique to GoDaddy. If you have not changed your GoDaddy password in a while, this is a good time to do that too. You can update your password in the same Account Settings area where you changed your username.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to the old one later?

Yes. You can change your username as many times as you want, as long as the name you want is not already taken by another user. If someone else has claimed your old username, you cannot use it again unless they change theirs first.

Will changing my username affect my domain or email?

No. Your domain names, email addresses, and all services stay the same. The username change only affects how you sign into your GoDaddy account.

What if I forget my new username?

You can recover it by going to the GoDaddy login page and clicking "Forgot username?" You will need to enter the email address associated with your account, and GoDaddy will send you a recovery email with your username.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

No. GoDaddy usernames can only contain letters (a–z) and numbers (0–9). Spaces, hyphens, underscores, periods, and other special characters are not allowed.

Do I need to tell anyone about my username change?

No. Your username is only used to sign into your GoDaddy account. It does not appear on your website, in your email address, or anywhere else that other people see. You do not need to notify anyone.