Where to find your username settings on Wix
Your Wix username lives in your account settings, not in your site editor. Log into your Wix account at wix.com, then click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu. On the Account Settings page, look for the "Login & Security" tab on the left side — your username appears there as "Email/Username".
Wix ties your username to your email address, so changing one affects how you log in. If you want to use a different email as your login credential, you change it in this same section. The username field shows what you currently use to sign into Wix; it is not the same as your site's domain name or the display name visitors see on your published site.
Key Takeaways
- Your Wix username is your login credential, found under Account Settings > Login & Security, and is tied to your email address.
- You can change your username to a different email address, but Wix does not allow custom usernames that are separate from an email format.
- After you change your username, you must log out and log back in using your new email address to confirm the change took effect.
- If you forget your new username after changing it, use the "Forgot password" link on the Wix login page to reset access to your account.
The actual steps to change your username
Once you are in Login & Security, you will see your current email/username listed. Click the "Change" button next to it. Wix will ask you to enter a new email address — this becomes your new username. Type the email you want to use going forward, then click "Update Email".
Wix sends a confirmation email to both your old and new email addresses. Open the confirmation email sent to your new address and click the link inside it. This step verifies you own the new email and completes the change. Until you click that link, your old username remains active.
After you confirm, log out of your Wix account completely. Log back in using your new email address as your username. If the login works, the change is complete. If you still cannot log in with the new email, check that confirmation email again — the link may have expired, and you may need to request a new one.
What happens to your site when you change your username
Changing your username does not affect your published website, your site's domain name, or anything visitors see. Your site remains live and accessible at the same URL. The change only affects how you log into your Wix account to edit your site.
If you have team members or collaborators with access to your site, they do not need to do anything. Their login credentials stay the same, and they continue to access the site through their own accounts. Your username change does not revoke anyone's permissions or require you to re-invite them.
Why Wix requires an email format for usernames
Wix does not allow custom usernames like "sarah_designs" or "jsmith47". Every Wix username must be a valid email address. This design choice makes account recovery simpler — if you forget your login, Wix can send a reset link to the email address you used as your username.
If you want a display name that is not an email, you can set that separately in your site's member profile or in your site's settings under "Site Members" or "About" sections, depending on your site type. That display name is what appears publicly on your site; it is different from your login username.
Troubleshooting a username change that did not work
If you clicked "Update Email" but never received a confirmation email, check your spam or junk folder first. Confirmation emails sometimes land there. If it is not there, go back to Account Settings > Login & Security and try the change again. Wix will send a new confirmation email.
If you confirmed the email but still cannot log in with your new username, wait a few minutes — the system sometimes needs time to sync. Then try logging out completely, closing your browser, and logging back in. If you still see an error, use the "Forgot password" link on the Wix login page. Enter your new email address, and Wix will send you a password reset link. This often resolves login issues after a username change.
If you changed your username but cannot remember what you changed it to, you can still recover access. Go to the Wix login page, click "Forgot password", and enter any email address associated with your account. Wix will send a reset link to that email. Once you reset your password, you can log in and see your current username in Account Settings.
Changing your username versus changing your password
Your username and password are separate things. Your username is the email address you use to log in; your password is the secret code you enter after typing your username. Changing your username does not change your password, and changing your password does not change your username.
If you want to change your password instead, go to Account Settings > Login & Security and look for the "Password" section. Click "Change Password", enter your current password, then type your new password twice. You do not need to log out and back in after a password change — it takes effect when ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the same email for two different Wix accounts?
No. Each Wix account must have a unique email address as its username. If you try to change your username to an email already tied to another Wix account, the system will reject it and ask you to choose a different email.
What if I change my username but forget to confirm the email?
Your old username stays active until you click the confirmation link. You can still log in with your old email. Go back to Account Settings > Login & Security, and Wix will let you request a new confirmation email to the new address you entered.
Do I need to update anything on my published site after changing my username?
No. Your site continues to work exactly as before. Your username change only affects how you log into your Wix account to edit the site. Visitors and search engines see no difference.
Can I change my username back to my old email if I change my mind?
Yes. Go back to Account Settings > Login & Security and repeat the change process, entering your old email address as the new username. Wix will send a confirmation email to that address, and you confirm it the same way.