You can change your Behance username once every 30 days through your account settings

Behance lets you change the username that appears in your profile URL and on your portfolio. The change takes effect when ready, but you can only make one change every 30 days. If you have not changed your username before, you get one free change; after that, each change costs money (the amount varies by region and changes over time, so check Behance's current pricing when you attempt the change).

The process takes about two minutes and happens entirely within your account settings. You do not need to contact Behance support unless something goes wrong.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into Behance, go to Account Settings, select Username, and enter your new username to make the change when ready.
  • Your new username becomes your profile URL, so anyone with the old link will see a redirect or error page.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the first change is free; subsequent changes cost money.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot already be taken by another user.
  • If you share your portfolio link on social media or in your resume, update those links after changing your username so people land on the right page.

Step-by-step: changing your username

Start by logging into your Behance account on the website (not the mobile app). Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

On the Account Settings page, look for the Username section on the left sidebar. Click it. You will see your current username displayed, along with a text field where you can enter a new one. Type your desired username into that field.

Before you submit, Behance will tell you whether the username is available. If it shows a green checkmark, the name is yours to claim. If it shows a red X, that username is already taken and you must choose a different one. Once you have a name that is available, click the Change Username or Save button (the exact label depends on your account region).

The change is live when ready. Your profile URL updates from behance.net/oldusername to behance.net/newusername. Anyone who visits your old URL will see a redirect to your new one, so existing links do not break completely—but they will not work as cleanly.

Rules for your new username

Behance enforces specific rules about what characters and length are allowed. Your username must be between 3 and 30 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, periods, or special characters like @, #, or &.

The username cannot be identical to an existing Behance user's username, and Behance reserves certain names for its own use (like "behance" or "admin"). If you try to claim a reserved name, the system will reject it and ask you to pick something else.

Usernames are not case-sensitive for the purposes of the URL, so behance.net/JohnSmith and behance.net/johnsmith point to the same profile. However, the display name on your profile (separate from your username) can use any capitalization you want.

What happens to your old links and shares

When you change your username, Behance redirects traffic from your old profile URL to your new one. This means if someone clicks an old link, they will still reach your profile—though the redirect may take a second or two to process.

However, if you have shared your portfolio link on social media, in your resume, on a personal website, or in emails to clients or employers, those old links still work but they look outdated. For a cleaner appearance and to avoid confusion, update those links to your new username wherever you have posted them. This is especially important if you use your Behance URL in a professional context.

The 30-day waiting period and cost

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This rule applies whether your first change was free or paid. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed, Behance will show you a countdown timer and block the change.

Your first username change is free. Any changes after that will cost money. The exact price varies depending on your region and Behance's current pricing structure, so when you attempt a paid change, Behance will show you the cost before you confirm. You will need a valid payment method on file to complete a paid username change.

Troubleshooting: username not changing or showing as taken

If you see an error message that says the username is already taken, try a variation. Add a number, a hyphen, or an underscore to make it unique. For example, if "janedoe" is taken, try "janedoe_design" or "janedoe2024".

If the change button is grayed out or disabled, check whether you are within your 30-day waiting period. Log out and log back in to refresh your account settings, then check again. If the button is still disabled and you are certain 30 days have passed, contact Behance support through the Help Center on the Behance website.

If you changed your username but your profile URL has not updated after a few minutes, clear your browser cache and cookies, then log out and log back in. The change should then be visible. If it still does not appear after an hour, contact Behance support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my portfolio projects disappear if I change my username?

No. Your projects stay on your profile and remain visible to anyone who visits. The only thing that changes is the URL where people find your profile. All your work, followers, and profile information remain exactly as they were.

Can I change my username back to my old one after 30 days?

Yes, after 30 days have passed, you can change your username to anything that is available—including your old username, if no one else has claimed it. Keep in mind that if someone else took your old username during those 30 days, you will not be able to reclaim it.

Does changing my username affect my Behance portfolio on Adobe Creative Cloud?

Your Behance account is linked to your Adobe account, but changing your Behance username does not change your Adobe login credentials. Your Adobe account email and password remain the same. However, your Behance profile URL will update, so if you have shared that link anywhere, update it there too.

What if I want to change my display name instead of my username?

Your display name (the name shown on your profile) is separate from your username (the URL). To change your display name, go to Account Settings and look for Profile Information or Personal Information. You can change your display name as often as you want with no restrictions or cost.

Can I use special characters like dots or @ symbols in my username?

No. Behance only allows letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. If you want to separate words in your username, use a hyphen (like "jane-doe-design") or an underscore (like "jane_doe_design").