Change your Webtoon username from your account settings

You can change your Webtoon username by going into your account settings on the app or website and selecting the option to edit your profile. The process takes about two minutes and the new username becomes active when ready. You will need to know your current password to make the change.

Webtoon does not let you change your username more than once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you confirm. If you change your mind right after, you will have to wait the full month before trying again.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Webtoon on your phone or computer and sign into your account, then tap or click your profile icon to reach account settings.
  • Look for an "Edit Profile" or "Username" option and enter your new username, which must be between 2 and 20 characters and cannot contain spaces.
  • You must enter your password to confirm the change, and the new username takes effect right away.
  • Webtoon enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes, so you cannot switch back when ready if you change your mind.

Steps to change your username on the Webtoon app

On your phone, open the Webtoon app and sign in if you are not already logged in. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen — it looks like a small circle with your profile picture or initial inside it.

Tap "Edit Profile" or "My Account" (the exact wording depends on whether you use iOS or Android, but both lead to the same place). You will see a field that shows your current username. Tap on that field to select it, then delete the old username and type in your new one. Webtoon usernames can be 2 to 20 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters like hyphens or periods.

After you type your new username, scroll down and tap the button to save or confirm your changes. Webtoon will ask you to enter your password to verify that you own the account. Type your password and tap confirm. Your new username is now active, and anyone who visits your profile will see the new name instead of the old one.

Steps to change your username on the Webtoon website

Go to webtoon.com and sign in to your account. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear — click "Settings" or "Account Settings" from that menu.

On the settings page, look for a section labeled "Profile" or "Username." Click the edit button next to your current username. Delete the old username and enter your new one, following the same rules: 2 to 20 characters, letters and numbers only, no spaces. Click the save button and enter your password when prompted. Your username change is now complete.

What happens if your desired username is already taken

If you try to save a username that another Webtoon user already has, the app or website will show an error message saying the username is unavailable. You will need to choose a different name. Try adding a number to the end, using an underscore in the middle, or picking a different word altogether.

Webtoon does not have a waitlist for usernames, so if someone else has the name you want, you cannot reserve it or request it back later. Your only option is to pick something else.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, Webtoon locks you out of making another change for 30 days. This rule applies whether you changed your mind when ready or waited weeks. The timer starts the moment you confirm your new username, not when you first tried to change it.

If you realize your new username has a typo or you do not like it, you will have to wait the full 30 days before you can change it again. For this reason, it is worth taking a moment to double-check your spelling and make sure you are happy with the name before you hit confirm.

Usernames versus display names on Webtoon

Webtoon has two separate name fields: your username and your display name. Your username is what appears in your profile URL and is what people see when they search for you. Your display name is what shows up next to your comments and on your profile page, and you can change it as often as you want without any waiting period.

If you only want to change how your name appears on comments or your profile, you can edit your display name instead, which is much faster. The display name option is usually right next to the username field in your account settings. Only change your username if you want to change your actual account handle.

Troubleshooting: username change did not go through

If you entered a new username, clicked save, and then saw your old username still showing, the change may not have saved. This usually happens if your internet connection dropped or if you closed the app before the confirmation was complete. Try the process again from the beginning, making sure you stay in the settings page until you see a confirmation message.

If you get an error message that says something like "This username is not available" or "Username change failed," try a different username. If every username you try is rejected, sign out of Webtoon completely, wait a few minutes, and sign back in. Then try changing your username again. If the problem continues, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the app, or try using the website instead of the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Not when ready. You have to wait 30 days after your first change before you can change it again. If someone else takes your old username during that time, you will not be able to reclaim it. Choose your new username carefully because you are stuck with it for at least a month.

What if I forgot my password and cannot confirm the username change?

You will need to reset your password before you can change your username. Go to the Webtoon login page, click "Forgot Password," and follow the steps to reset it using your email address. Once you have a new password, you can go back to account settings and change your username.

Does changing my username affect my reading history or saved series?

No. Your reading history, bookmarks, and saved series stay with your account no matter what username you use. Only the name that other people see changes.

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

No. Webtoon only allows letters, numbers, and underscores in usernames. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and symbols like @ or # will cause an error when you try to save.

Will my followers see my old username or my new one?

They will see your new username everywhere — on your profile, next to your comments, and in search results. Your old username will no longer appear anywhere on Webtoon.