Where to find your Wix username setting

Your Wix username is the name you use to log in to your account — not the name of your website. To change it, log into your Wix account at wix.com, then go to your Account Settings. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, scroll down, and select "Account Settings." From there, click the "Login & Security" tab on the left side.

In the Login & Security section, you will see your current username listed under "Email & Login." This is where you make the change. Wix ties your username to your email address, so the process involves updating both together or keeping them separate depending on what you want to do.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Wix username is found in Account Settings under the Login & Security tab, not in your website settings.
  • Wix allows you to change your username to something different from your email address, but you must have access to a valid email to complete the change.
  • After you change your username, you will log in with the new name the next time you access your account.
  • If you forget your new username after changing it, you can always reset your password using your email address to regain access.

The step-by-step process for changing your username

Click "Change" next to your username in the Login & Security tab. A window will pop up asking you to enter a new username. Type the new name you want to use — it must be between 3 and 30 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters like @ or #.

After you type your new username, Wix will check whether it is already taken. If the name is available, you will see a green checkmark. If it is taken, you will get a message saying so, and you will need to try a different name. Once you have chosen an available username, click "Save" to confirm the change.

Wix will send a confirmation email to the address on file for your account. Open that email and click the confirmation link within 24 hours. If you do not confirm within that window, the change will not go through and your old username will remain active. After you confirm, the new username takes effect when ready.

What happens to your email address when you change your username

Your email address and your username are separate things in Wix. You can change your username without touching your email, or you can change both at the same time. Many people keep their email the same because that is how Wix sends you account notifications and password reset links.

If you want to change the email address tied to your account as well, you can do that in the same Login & Security tab. Click "Change" next to your email address, enter a new email, and Wix will send a confirmation link to both the old and new addresses. You must confirm from the new email address for the change to take effect. This process is separate from changing your username, so you can do one, the other, or both.

Logging in after you change your username

Once your username change is confirmed, you will use the new username to log in to Wix from that point forward. The old username will no longer work. Write down your new username somewhere safe, or store it in a password manager alongside your Wix password, so you do not forget it.

If you do forget your new username after the change, you can still get back into your account. Go to the Wix login page, click "Forgot your password?", and enter the email address tied to your account. Wix will send you a password reset link, and once you reset your password, you can log in and see your username again in Account Settings.

Reasons your username change might not go through

The most common reason a username change fails is that you did not confirm the email within 24 hours. If this happens, try changing your username again and watch for the confirmation email right away. Check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see it in your inbox.

Another reason the change might not stick is if you chose a username that contains spaces, special characters, or is fewer than 3 characters long. Wix will tell you this when you try to save, so go back and pick a different name that follows the rules. If you see an error message you do not understand, take a screenshot and contact Wix Support through your account — they can tell you what went wrong and help you fix it.

Changing your username on your Wix website versus your account

Do not confuse your Wix account username with your website's domain name or site title. Your account username is what you use to log into Wix itself. Your website's domain name is the URL people visit (like yoursite.wix.com or yoursite.com). Your site title is the name that appears at the top of your website pages.

If you want to change your website's domain name or site title, those are different settings found in your website editor, not in Account Settings. Your account username change does not affect any of those things — it only changes how you log in to your Wix account.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Go back to Login & Security in Account Settings and click "Change" next to your username. Enter your old username if it is still available. If someone else has taken it in the meantime, you will need to pick a different name.

Do I have to change my username if I change my email address?

No. Your username and email are separate. You can change one, both, or neither. Many people keep their username the same and only update their email address when they switch email providers.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Wix will tell you when you try to save it. Pick a different username — you can add numbers to the end, use a variation of the name, or choose something completely different. The system will let you know right away if your new choice is available.

How long does it take for my new username to work?

Once you confirm the change through the email link, your new username is active when ready. You can log out and log back in with the new username right away — there is no waiting period.