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How To Change Twitch Name

Our quick and easy guide on how to change your Twitch name

Updated: Apr 4, 2023 4:46 pm
How To Change Twitch Name

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Knowing how to change Twitch name can come in handy, even if you don’t immediately want to switch. Since Twitch is massively popular, that means the username you originally wanted may have already been taken, so you had to settle for something off the top of your head. It’s common that your mind has changed for whatever reason. Whether that be boredom, a change of content/branding, or just to spice things up, this article will swiftly take you through the name-changing process.

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It’s nice to see that Twitch actually allows you to change your name, compared to other platforms which may lock you into your original choice. Spruce up your Twitch profile and stream with a change of direction following the New Year.

Regardless of your reasons, we expect that most of you reading this want a change of name, and perhaps already have something in mind. If that’s the case, there’s no need to waste any time. Check out the guide right here on this page. Whether you prefer video content, or a step-by-step guide, we’ve got both bases covered.

What is a Twitch name?

Your Twitch name is the username you give to your account upon creation. The name you choose will show up in a variety of different areas – including chat comments and your streamer name.

Like many, when first creating an account, you may overlook how much consideration you actually give to your username. When you come to start your streaming career, you may realize that the username you originally chose simply doesn’t match the content you plan to create.

Luckily, changing your name couldn’t be simpler. That being said, there are some limitations to changing your username, making it important that choose the correct one or your preference.

The main limitation Twitch place on changing your name is the frequency in which you can change your name. For Twitch users, you can only change your name every 60 days. However, this is not recommended for growing your audience as your Twitch URL will change automatically with each name change.

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How to change Twitch name on browser

The first method for changing your Twitch name will be done within an internet browser window. If you haven’t got the desktop app, this is the easiest way to change your Twitch name.

Step

1

Open Twitch in your browser

Start by opening up Twitch on your browser by clicking here. Alternatively, simply type “https://www.twitch.tv/” into your address bar.

Then, click ‘Log In’ in the top right corner if you aren’t already signed in.

Using the browser on a mobile device will not allow you to change your Twitch name by default. You need to enable Twitch.TV in desktop mode – achieved by clicking the three dots icon and selecting it from the available options.

Step

2

Click on your profile and select settings

Once you’ve loaded Twitch and logged into your account, simply click the profile icon and select the ‘Settings’ option from the drop-down menu.

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3

Locate the ‘Profile Settings’ section

Inside settings, ensure that you are in the ‘Profile’ tab, then scroll down to the ‘Profile Settings’ section.

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4

Edit your username

Under ‘Profile Settings’, you’ll see your current username. You can edit your username by clicking the edit icon (little pencil) on the right-hand side of the Username.

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5

Click the edit icon to change your username

A new window will appear prompting you to change your Username. You simply type in the new Username and click update at the bottom of the window.

Users will only be able to change a username every 60 days. Your old username will become available to other users within 6 months of you changing.

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6

Enter your password to complete the name change action

All that is left to do is click update. Once you have done so, you will be asked to enter your password to finalize the process. After doing so, you can simply exit that window – your name has been changed on Twitch.

How to change Twitch name using the Desktop App

Using the browser isn’t the only way you can change your Twitch name – you can also use the Twitch desktop application as well. To do this, the process is exactly the same as the browser.

Simply log in to your Twitch desktop application and follow the steps above. Like the browser method, using the desktop application will also require you to have a verified email address.

How to change Twitch name on Mobile App

Using the mobile Twitch application will allow you to make plenty of changes. That being said, you can’t use it to change your username. If you wish to change your username using the mobile application you will have to use a browser on your mobile and open the Twitch website up using “desktop mode”. Follow the above steps and you will be able to change your username in no time at all.

You can also use this same method for changing your Twitch name on an iPad (or any other tablet) too.

Things to consider when changing name on Twitch

There are a few things that you need to consider before going ahead and changing your name on Twitch. Below are the most important:

  • Changing your Twitch name will take immediate effect. That means, as soon as you press ‘Update’, your new username will be active. So, if you plan on doing one last stream using the old username, remember to hold off on changing it before you do.
  • Once you have changed your Twitch name, you won’t be able to change it again for the next 60 days. Be sure your new name is exactly what you want – if it isn’t, you’ll have to wait 2 months before changing it again.
  • Once your username has been changed, you’ll have 6 months before your old username becomes available within the Twitch pool. This means, after 6 months, someone else could use your old Twitch name and it’ll be lost forever – or until that person decides to change.
  • Changing your username will not affect any ongoing bans or restrictions placed on your account.

Final word

That’s all there is to it! Whether you’re changing your Twitch name out of boredom or looking to take your streaming content in a new direction, you’ll be happy to know that the process is relatively straightforward to do.

So, there you have it, our quick guide on how to change Twitch name – hopefully, this article has shed a little light on a fairly simple process. If you have any questions regarding the process, feel free to drop us a comment in the section below. Better still, why not head on over to our Community Hub where you can discuss everything Twitch-related with like-minded individuals.


For as long as he can remember, Charlie has always been interested in computers and gaming. It all started with the Sega Mega Drive and then evolved into PC gaming in his early teens.

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