Your Behance username is the custom name in your profile URL

Your Behance username is the text that appears after behance.net/ in your profile web address. If your profile URL is behance.net/sarahdesigns, then "sarahdesigns" is your username. This is different from your display name, which is what appears on your portfolio but may include spaces or special characters.

You set your username when you first create a Behance account, and it becomes permanent — you cannot change it later. If you forgot what you chose, the fastest way to find it is to look at your own profile URL directly.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Behance username is the part of your profile URL that comes after behance.net/, and it never changes once you set it.
  • You can see your own username by logging in and visiting your profile, then copying the URL from your browser's address bar.
  • If you need someone else's username, visit their public profile and read the URL — it will show their username even if their display name is different.
  • Usernames on Behance are case-insensitive, so "SarahDesigns" and "sarahdesigns" point to the same profile.

Check your profile URL when logged in

The simplest way to find your own username is to log into Behance, click on your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Profile" from the menu. Your browser will navigate to your profile page. Look at the web address in your browser's address bar — everything after behance.net/ is your username.

You can also click the three-dot menu on your profile page and look for a "Share" or "Copy profile link" option, which will show you the full URL with your username included. This method works on both desktop and mobile browsers.

Look at the URL of any public profile

If you are trying to find someone else's Behance username, visit their public profile page. The URL in your browser's address bar will show their username directly. For example, if the URL reads behance.net/johnsmith, then "johnsmith" is their username.

This works even if their display name (the name shown on their portfolio) is different from their username. Many creators use a display name like "John Smith Design Studio" while keeping a shorter username like "johnsmith" for their profile URL. The display name appears in large text on the profile, but the username is what matters for the actual web address.

Usernames are case-insensitive and permanent

Behance treats usernames as case-insensitive, meaning uppercase and lowercase letters do not matter. If your username is "SarahDesigns", someone can reach your profile by typing behance.net/sarahdesigns or behance.net/SARAHDESIGNS — all versions point to the same account.

Once you create your Behance account and set your username, you cannot change it. If you chose a username you no longer like, your only option is to create a new Behance account with a different username. Your old account and portfolio will remain under the original username unless you delete the account entirely. This is why many creators think carefully about their username choice before signing up.

Distinguish between username and display name

Behance lets you set two different names: your username (which is locked into your profile URL) and your display name (which is what people see on your portfolio and in comments). Your display name can be changed anytime and can include spaces, punctuation, and special characters.

When you share your portfolio with someone, they may see your display name prominently, but the actual profile URL will always use your username. If you want people to find you by searching, make sure your display name and username are similar enough that they can guess the URL or search for you by name. For example, if your username is "jsmith" but your display name is "Jennifer Smith Illustration", people searching for "Jennifer Smith" will find you, but they may not guess the short username.

Search Behance if you only know a creator's name

If you know someone's display name but not their username, go to behance.net and use the search bar at the top of the page. Type their name and browse the results — Behance will show you profiles matching that name. Click on the correct profile, and the URL will reveal their username.

Keep in mind that multiple people may have similar display names on Behance, so you may need to check a few profiles to find the right person. Look at their portfolio work, location, or other details to confirm you have found the correct creator. Once you are on their profile page, the username will be visible in the URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Behance username?

No. Once you set your username during account creation, it is permanent and cannot be changed. If you want a different username, you must create a new Behance account. Your old account will remain under the original username.

What if my username is taken?

When you sign up for Behance, the platform will tell you when ready if your chosen username is already in use. You will need to pick a different one before you can finish creating your account. Usernames are first-come, first-served.

Is my Behance username the same as my Adobe ID?

No. Your Behance username is separate from your Adobe ID or email address. You can log into Behance using your Adobe account, but your Behance username is the custom name you chose for your profile URL.

Can someone else use my username if I delete my account?

When you delete a Behance account, the username is typically held for a period of time before it becomes available again. Check Behance's account deletion policy or contact their support if you need to know the exact timeline for your situation.