Where to find your GroupMe username

Your GroupMe username appears in your profile, which you can reach from any chat. Open GroupMe on your phone or computer, tap or click the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner, then select your name or profile picture at the top of that menu. Your username is displayed on the profile page, usually below your full name.

On the web version at web.groupme.com, the same menu icon in the top left takes you to your profile. On mobile, you can also swipe left on the main chat list to reveal a sidebar with your profile option. The username you see here is what other people use to find you or mention you in group chats.

Key Takeaways

  • Your GroupMe username appears on your profile page, accessible from the menu icon in the top left corner of the app or website.
  • The username is the handle other people use to mention you in chats, separate from your full name.
  • If you created your account with a phone number instead of a username, you can add one in your profile settings.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the display name is what appears in group chats, while the username is your unique identifier.

The difference between username and display name

GroupMe uses two different names for your account. Your username is a unique identifier that only you have — it's what people type when they want to mention you or search for you. Your display name is what shows up next to your messages in group chats, and multiple people can have the same display name.

When you open your profile, the username appears as a single word or phrase without spaces, often preceded by an @ symbol. The display name is what you see labeled as your name in the profile section. You can change your display name anytime, but your username is permanent once you set it.

If you don't have a username yet

Some accounts created with only a phone number don't have a username assigned. If your profile page shows no username, you can create one. Go to your profile, look for an "Edit Profile" or "Settings" option, and select the field for username. Type a username that hasn't been taken by another GroupMe user — the app will tell you if your choice is available.

Usernames can contain letters, numbers, periods, and underscores, but no spaces. Once you create a username, you cannot change it, so choose something you're comfortable keeping. After you set it, other people can find you by searching for that username in GroupMe.

Finding someone else's username

If you need to find another person's username, open a group chat where they're a member and tap or click on their name or profile picture. Their profile will show their username. You can also search for people directly in GroupMe using their username if you know it — use the search function in the app and type their @ username.

In a group chat, you can mention someone by typing @ followed by their username. GroupMe will show you a list of matching usernames as you type, making it straightforward to find the right person without knowing their exact username.

Usernames on mobile versus web

Your username is the same whether you access GroupMe on your phone or at web.groupme.com — it's tied to your account, not the device. The steps to find it are slightly different between mobile and web, but the username itself never changes. If you update your username on one platform, the change appears everywhere when ready.

Mobile users access the profile through the menu icon and sidebar, while web users click the same menu icon in the top left corner. Both routes lead to the same profile page with the same username displayed.

What to do if you can't see your username

If you open your profile and no username appears, the most common reason is that your account was created with a phone number only. You'll need to create a username before other people can mention you by name. Go to your profile settings and look for an option to add or create a username.

If you've already set a username but it's not showing, try logging out and logging back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to display the username. If the problem continues, uninstall and reinstall GroupMe, then check your profile again. Contact GroupMe support if you still cannot see a username you know you created.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my GroupMe username?

No, GroupMe usernames are permanent once you create them. You cannot change or delete a username after it's set. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new GroupMe account with a different username, though this means losing access to your current groups and chat history.

Is my username the same as my phone number?

No. Your phone number is what you use to sign into GroupMe, but your username is a separate handle. Many accounts are created with just a phone number and no username. If you want people to find you by a username instead of a phone number, you need to create one in your profile settings.

What happens if someone else takes the username I want?

GroupMe usernames are first-come, first-served. If someone else has already claimed the username you want, you cannot use it. Try a variation with numbers or underscores, like adding your birth year or a middle initial. The app will tell you when ready whether a username is available when you try to create it.

Can people find me if they only know my display name?

Not reliably. Display names aren't unique, so searching for a display name might return multiple people. If you want to be searchable, make sure you have a username set up. Other people can search for you by your username, but display names are mainly for showing your identity in group chats.