Snapchat doesn’t let you change your name for certain security reasons. Once you have created your account you are permanently stuck with whatever user name you select. Regardless, there are still a couple of workarounds. Here is how to change your Snapchat username.
Change Your Snapchat Username by Making a New Account
If you want a new snapchat username, the only method suggested by the social media platform is to simply delete your current account and create a fresh one.
However, the workaround this situation is you can transfer all your snap friends to your account so you don’t have to start from scratch.
To create a new account, navigate to accounts.snapchat.com, click on create an account and fill in the form.
Change Your Snapchat Display Name
Snapchat let s you change your display name, the display name is far more prominent in your snapchat profile than your username. You can change your display name as often as you like.
To Change your Display name, follow the steps below:
- Access your profile picture in the top-left corner of the Snapchat app.
- Tap the Gear icon in the top right-hand corner of the new window.
- A new menu will appear. Select Name from the list of options.
- Enter your new preferred display name.
- Hit Save.
Your new display name will be instantly visible across snapchat network