Change Your Username in the BIGO Live App

You can change your BIGO Live username directly in the app on your phone. Open BIGO Live, tap the profile icon at the bottom right, then tap the pencil icon next to your current username. Type your new username — it must be between 3 and 20 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Tap "Save" or "Confirm" (the button name varies by phone type). The change takes effect when ready.

If the username you want is already taken, BIGO will tell you right away and you'll need to choose a different one. You can change your username as many times as you want, but BIGO may limit how often you can change it if you do it repeatedly in a short time — usually you can change it once every few days without hitting a restriction.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username must be 3 to 20 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores only.
  • The change happens when ready in the app and is visible to other users right away.
  • If your chosen username is already taken, BIGO will reject it and you'll need to pick another one.
  • You can change your username multiple times, though BIGO may slow down how often you can change it if you do it very frequently.
  • Your user ID number stays the same even after you change your username — friends who follow you won't lose you.

What Happens to Your Profile When You Change Your Username

When you change your username, your profile, followers, and all your past broadcasts stay exactly where they are. People who follow you will still see your content and won't be unfollowed. Your user ID — the number BIGO assigns you — never changes, so the app keeps track of you the same way internally.

However, if someone had bookmarked or saved a link to your old profile using your old username, that link may not work anymore. They can still find you by searching your new username or by looking in their followers list. Your diamonds, coins, and any badges or achievements you earned stay on your account.

Usernames You Cannot Use

BIGO blocks certain usernames for safety and policy reasons. You cannot use a username that impersonates a real person, a celebrity, or a verified account. You also cannot use usernames that contain hate speech, sexual content, or repeated numbers that look like phone numbers or ID numbers.

If you try to set a username and BIGO rejects it without saying why, it usually means the name violates one of these rules or is already taken by someone else. Try a different combination. If you believe your rejected username should be allowed, you can contact BIGO support through the app's help section, though they rarely overturn these decisions.

Changing Your Username on Different Devices

The steps are the same whether you use BIGO on an iPhone or Android phone. Open the app, go to your profile, and tap the edit button next to your name. The process is identical on both. If you use BIGO on a computer or web browser, you may not be able to change your username — BIGO's web version has limited profile editing. Stick to the mobile app for the full range of profile changes.

If you're signed into BIGO on multiple devices, the username change will sync across all of them within a few minutes. You don't need to change it separately on each phone.

If You Forget Your Username or Cannot Change It

If you can't remember your current username, open the BIGO app and go to your profile — your username appears at the top. If the edit button isn't working or you get an error message when you try to save a new username, try closing the app completely and opening it again. Sometimes the app needs to refresh.

If restarting the app doesn't work, check that you're using a username that follows BIGO's rules — no special characters except underscores, nothing longer than 20 characters, and nothing that looks like it's impersonating someone else. If you've changed your username very recently, BIGO may have temporarily locked you out of changing it again. Wait a few days and try once more.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, as long as no one else has claimed that old username in the meantime. If someone has taken it, you'll need to choose something different. BIGO doesn't reserve old usernames for you.

Will my followers see my old username anywhere after I change it?

No. Once you change your username, the old one disappears from your profile and from search results. Your followers will only see your new username. Old links or screenshots that show your previous username won't update automatically, but they won't work as clickable links anymore.

What if someone else is using a username that looks like mine?

BIGO allows similar usernames as long as they're not identical. If someone is impersonating you or using a name that's confusing, report them through the app by going to their profile, tapping the three dots, and selecting "Report User." BIGO's team will review it.

Does changing my username affect my diamonds or coins?

No. Your diamonds, coins, gifts, and all account currency stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes.

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?

It shows up when ready in your profile and in searches. If you're in someone's followers list, their view may take a few minutes to refresh, but usually it's when ready.