Change Your Username in the Beer Buddy App

Open Beer Buddy and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. From there, select Settings, then Account. You'll see a field labeled Username — tap it, delete your current name, type your new one, and tap Save. The change takes effect when ready.

Your new username will appear on your profile and on any reviews or check-ins you make going forward. Other users won't see your old username in their friend lists or message history — it updates everywhere at once.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to your profile, then Settings, then Account to find the username field in Beer Buddy.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 20 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores only.
  • You can change your username as often as you want, but Beer Buddy requires you to wait 30 days between changes if you've already changed it once in the past month.
  • Your old username becomes available for other users to claim once you change it.
  • Changing your username does not affect your account data, saved beers, or friend connections.

Username Rules and Restrictions

Beer Buddy has a few rules about what usernames can contain. Your username must be between 3 and 20 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $.

If you try to save a username that's already taken, Beer Buddy will tell you when ready and ask you to pick a different one. The app will also reject usernames that contain profanity or violate the community guidelines — if this happens, you'll see an error message explaining why.

The 30-Day Waiting Period

If you've changed your username within the last 30 days, Beer Buddy won't let you change it again until that period has passed. This rule exists to prevent users from rapidly cycling through names to confuse friends or evade blocks.

You can check when you're may be able to access to change your username again by going back to Settings > Account. If you're still in the waiting period, the Save button will be grayed out and you'll see a message telling you the exact date you can change it.

What Happens to Your Old Username

Once you change your username, your old one is released back into the pool of available names. Another user can claim it when ready. This means if you change from "BeerLover42" to "CraftHunter88", someone else could sign up and take "BeerLover42" the next day.

If you think you might want your old username back, consider using a variation instead — for example, changing "BeerLover42" to "BeerLover42v2" rather than something completely different. That way you keep a connection to your original name if you change your mind later.

How Username Changes Affect Your Account

Changing your username does not delete or reset anything on your account. Your profile photo, bio, saved beers, check-in history, and all your reviews stay exactly as they are. Your friends list doesn't change, and you'll still receive messages from people who knew you under your old username.

However, any links to your profile that used your old username will no longer work. If you shared a direct link to your Beer Buddy profile with someone, they'll get a "user not found" error if they try to visit it after you change your name. The safest way to share your profile is to use the share button in the app, which generates a link that works regardless of username changes.

Troubleshooting a Username Change That Won't Save

If you tap Save and nothing happens, or you see an error message, the most common reasons are: the username is already taken, it contains characters Beer Buddy doesn't allow, it's too short (fewer than 3 characters) or too long (more than 20 characters), or you're still within the 30-day waiting period from your last change.

Close the app completely and reopen it — sometimes the app needs to refresh to recognize that a username is available. If you're still stuck, make sure you're using the latest version of Beer Buddy. Go to your phone's app store, search for Beer Buddy, and tap Update if one is available. After updating, try changing your username again.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Not when ready. If someone else has claimed your old username, you'll have to wait until they change theirs or delete their account. Your best option is to pick a new username now and contact that user privately to ask if they'd be willing to change theirs.

What if I see an error that says "username unavailable" but I know no one is using it?

Beer Buddy sometimes reserves certain usernames or blocks them for policy reasons. Try a slight variation — add a number, use an underscore, or change one letter. If the error persists, the username may be permanently reserved by the app.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list doesn't change, and they can still message you and see your profile. If they search for your old username, they won't find you, but if they search for your new one, you'll appear in results.

Does changing my username affect my beer ratings or reviews?

No. All your past reviews and ratings stay on your account and will show your new username going forward. Other users will see your new name next to your old reviews.