Where to find your Target username

Your Target username is the name you created when you set up your Target account, not your email address. You can find it by logging into your Target account on the Target website or mobile app, then looking at your account settings. If you are already logged in, go to the account menu (usually in the top right corner or under a profile icon) and select "Account" or "Profile" — your username will be displayed there.

If you cannot remember your username and do not have the Target app or website open, you can recover it through the Target password reset page. Go to target.com, click "Sign In," then select "Forgot password?" — Target will ask for your email address and send you a link. Once you reset your password, you will see your username on the confirmation screen or in your account settings after you log back in.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Target username is different from your email address and appears in your account settings when you are logged in.
  • If you are locked out, the password reset flow on target.com will show you your username after you verify your email.
  • The Target mobile app displays your username in the same location as the website — in your account or profile menu.
  • Target usernames are case-sensitive, so write it exactly as it appears when you use it to sign in.

Checking your account settings on the Target website

Log into target.com with your email address and password. Once you are on the home page, look for your account menu — this is usually a person icon or your name in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Account," "My Account," or "Profile," depending on what Target currently labels it.

Your username will be listed on this page, often near your email address and phone number. Write it down or take a screenshot so you have it saved. If you do not see a username field, check under "Account Settings" or "Personal Information" — Target sometimes places it in a subsection rather than the main account page.

Using the Target mobile app to find your username

Open the Target app and tap the profile or account icon, usually at the bottom right of the screen or in the top left menu. Tap "Account" or "Sign In & Security." Your username will appear near the top of this section, alongside your email address.

The app layout changes occasionally, but your username is always in the account or profile area. If you see "Email" but no separate "Username" field, your email address may be functioning as your username — this happens with some Target accounts created after certain updates.

What to do if you cannot log in

Go to target.com and click "Sign In" in the top right. Select "Forgot password?" and enter the email address attached to your Target account. Target will send you a password reset link to that email.

Click the link in the email and create a new password. After you reset your password, you will be taken to a confirmation page or logged back into your account — your username will be visible in your account settings at that point. If you do not see it on the confirmation page, log in and go to your account menu as described above.

If your email address is your Target username

Some Target accounts use the email address as the username instead of a separate name. You can tell this is the case if, when you log in, the username field accepts your email address and you do not see a different username listed in your account settings.

If this applies to your account, you can use your email address anywhere Target asks for your username. You do not need to create a separate username — your email serves that purpose. This is common with accounts created through certain sign-up flows or linked to other services.

Contacting Target if you still cannot find it

If you have reset your password, logged into your account, and still do not see a username listed anywhere, you can contact Target's customer service. Call 1-800-440-0680 or use the chat feature on target.com — both are available during Target's business hours.

Have your email address and a form of ID ready when you contact them. Target's support team can confirm what username is attached to your account or help you set one up if your account does not have one assigned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Target username the same as my email address?

Not always. Most Target accounts have a separate username that you created during sign-up, but some accounts use the email address as the username instead. Check your account settings to see which one applies to you.

Can I change my Target username?

Target does not currently offer a way to change your username through account settings. If you need a different username, contact Target customer service at 1-800-440-0680 to discuss your options.

What if I created my Target account years ago and forgot the username?

Use the password reset flow on target.com — enter your email address, reset your password, and your username will appear in your account settings after you log back in. The account still exists even if you have not used it in years.

Do I need my username to shop at Target?

No. You can log into Target.com or the app using your email address instead of your username. Your username is mainly useful if you prefer to sign in that way or if a service asks for it specifically.