Where to find the username change option in Cookie Run: Kingdom

To change your username in Cookie Run: Kingdom, open the game and tap the settings icon — usually a gear symbol in the upper corner of the main screen. From there, select "Account" or "User Info" depending on your device. You'll see your current username displayed, and next to it should be an edit button (often a pencil icon). Tap that button to enter a new username.

The exact location of these buttons varies slightly between iOS and Android versions, but the path is always: Settings → Account → Edit Username. If you don't see an edit option, make sure you're logged into the game with an account (not playing as a guest), because guest accounts cannot change usernames.

Key Takeaways

  • You must be logged into a registered account to change your username; guest accounts cannot make this change.
  • The username change button is found in Settings → Account, marked with a pencil or edit icon.
  • Cookie Run: Kingdom typically allows one free username change, with additional changes costing in-game currency or real money.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready after you confirm the change, but other players may see the old name briefly if they're already in a match with you.

What counts as a valid username

Cookie Run: Kingdom has rules about what characters and words you can use. Your new username must be between 2 and 12 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, and some special characters like underscores and hyphens, but not spaces or symbols like @, #, or $.

The game will reject usernames that contain profanity, impersonation of official accounts, or references to real people's names without permission. If you try to set a username that breaks these rules, the game will show an error message and ask you to choose something different. This is automatic — there's no appeal process, so pick a name that follows the guidelines on your first try.

Cost of changing your username

Your first username change in Cookie Run: Kingdom is usually free. If you want to change it again after that, the game charges you Crystals (the premium currency) or Coins (the regular in-game currency), depending on which version of the game you're playing and when you last changed your name.

The exact cost varies, but expect to pay somewhere between 500 and 2,000 Crystals for a second or later change. Some players report that the cost increases each time you change your username. If you're not sure whether you've used your free change yet, go to the Account settings and look for a message that says "Free change available" or shows the cost of the next change.

How long the change takes to show up

Once you confirm your new username, it appears when ready on your own screen. However, other players may see your old username for a few minutes or even a few hours, depending on when their game last synced with the server. This is normal and not a problem — the name will update for everyone eventually.

If you're in the middle of a match or event when you change your username, finish that activity before changing it. Changing your name while a match is running can sometimes cause the game to crash or display your name incorrectly to other players in that match.

Changing your username if you're logged in through a third-party account

If you play Cookie Run: Kingdom through Facebook, Google Play, or Apple ID, you may not be able to change your in-game username directly. Instead, the game pulls your username from whichever platform you're logged into. To change your name, you would need to change it on that platform first — for example, changing your Facebook display name if you're logged in through Facebook.

After you change your name on the linked platform, open Cookie Run: Kingdom and go to Account settings. You may need to log out and log back in for the new name to appear in the game. If the name still doesn't update after logging back in, wait a few hours for the servers to sync, then try again.

What happens to your old username

Once you change your username, your old name becomes available for other players to use. You cannot get it back unless you change your username again and happen to set it back to the old one. If you're worried about losing a name you like, write it down somewhere before you change it, so you can switch back to it later if you want.

Your player ID number (a long string of digits) stays the same no matter how many times you change your username. Friends and guild members can still find you by your player ID even if you change your name, so you won't lose your connections in the game.

Troubleshooting: username change won't go through

If you try to change your username and the game shows an error, first check that your new name follows the rules: 2 to 12 characters, no spaces, no profanity, and no special symbols except underscores and hyphens. If your name meets those requirements but the change still won't go through, try closing the game completely and reopening it.

If the problem continues, make sure you have an active internet connection and that you're logged into a registered account (not a guest account). You can also try restarting your device. If none of these steps work, contact Cookie Run: Kingdom's support team through the in-game help menu and describe what error message you're seeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but only if you change your username again and manually type in the old name. The old name becomes available as soon as you change away from it, so another player could claim it in the meantime. If that happens, you won't be able to get it back.

Do I lose my progress or items if I change my username?

No. Your username is just a display name. All your cookies, toppings, levels, and progress stay exactly the same. Only the name other players see changes.

What if someone else is using the username I want?

You cannot use a username that another player already has. If the name you want is taken, the game will tell you it's unavailable and ask you to choose a different one. Try adding numbers or underscores to make a variation of the name you want.

How often can I change my username?

You get one free change. After that, each change costs Crystals or Coins. There's no limit on how many times you can change it as long as you're willing to pay, but the cost may increase with each change.

Will my guild members still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes. Your player ID stays the same, and guild members can search for you by that ID. Your new username will show up in the guild roster once the server syncs, usually within a few minutes.