Where to find your username settings in Ibis Paint

Your username in Ibis Paint lives in your account settings, not in the app's main menu. Open Ibis Paint on your device, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, then scroll down and tap Settings. From there, look for Account or Profile — the exact label depends on whether you're on iOS, Android, or the web version, but all three have this section in the same general area.

Once you're in Account settings, you'll see your current username displayed. Tap on it or look for an Edit Profile button. This is where you make the actual change. Ibis Paint will show you what your username currently is and give you a text field to enter a new one.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username settings are in the menu (three lines icon) under Settings, then Account or Profile.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you confirm.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 20 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  • The change takes effect when ready across all your Ibis Paint work and your public profile.

Rules for what your new username can be

Ibis Paint has specific rules about what characters and length are allowed. Your username must be between 3 and 20 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like hyphens or periods, or emoji.

The username also has to be unique — if someone else on Ibis Paint already has the name you want, the system will tell you it's taken and you'll need to pick something different. Usernames are not case-sensitive, so "MyArt" and "myart" are treated as the same name.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Ibis Paint limits how often you can change your username. Once you change it, you have to wait 30 days before you can change it again. This is a hard limit — there's no way around it. If you change your username today, the next change won't be possible until 30 days from now.

Because of this restriction, it's worth thinking through your choice before you hit confirm. If you realize you made a typo or don't like how it looks, you're stuck with it for a month. Take a moment to check the spelling and make sure it's something you'll be comfortable with.

What happens to your work and profile after you change it

When you change your username, the change shows up everywhere when ready. Your public profile will display your new name, and any artwork you've posted will show the new username as the creator. People who follow you will see the updated name in their feed.

Your old username does not stay reserved for you, and it's not hidden from view — it straightforward stops being yours. If someone else wants to claim your old username after the 30-day window, they can. Your artwork, followers, and account history all stay with your account; only the name changes.

Changing your username on different devices

The steps are the same whether you're on iPhone, Android, or the web version of Ibis Paint, but the menu layout looks slightly different. On mobile, tap the three-line menu icon in the top left. On the web version, look for a profile icon or menu in the top right corner, then navigate to Settings. In all cases, you're looking for Account or Profile settings.

If you use Ibis Paint on multiple devices, you only need to change your username once. Because your account is synced across devices, the change will show up on your phone, tablet, and computer automatically. You don't have to repeat the process on each device.

Troubleshooting a username change that won't go through

If you try to change your username and get an error message, the most common reasons are: the name is already taken by someone else, the name contains characters Ibis Paint doesn't allow, or you're within the 30-day waiting period from your last change. The app will usually tell you which one it is.

If the error message is unclear, try a completely different username to test whether the problem is with that specific name or with your account. If a different name works, you know the original one was taken or invalid. If nothing works, sign out of Ibis Paint completely, wait a few minutes, and sign back in — sometimes a temporary sync issue prevents the change from processing.

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 last change. If someone else has claimed your old username in the meantime, you won't be able to get it back. If it's still available, you can reclaim it after the waiting period ends.

What if I forgot what my current username is?

Open Ibis Paint and go to Settings > Account or Profile. Your current username is displayed right there. You can also see it on your public profile by tapping your profile icon.

Does changing my username affect my password or login?

No. You log in with your email address and password, not your username. Changing your username does not change how you sign into Ibis Paint or any of your account security settings.

Will people who follow me still see my work after I change my username?

Yes. Your followers will see your new username, but they won't lose access to your profile or your artwork. The change is seamless on their end — they'll just see you listed under your new name.