Can I Change My Name on Snapchat?

[alexstuded]

I want to know can I change my name on Snapchat and whether it affects my username or friends list. Where is the option to update my display name, and are there any limits on how often it can be changed?

 

[leon]

Yes! Just open Snapchat, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, tap Name, and edit it. Your username stays the same, but this name is what friends see.

 

[Rolf]

Yes, you can change your name on Snapchat. Open the app, tap your profile icon → Edit Name, and enter your new first and last name. This changes the display name visible to friends, but your Snapchat username remains the same, as usernames cannot be changed once created.

 

[elle]

Yep you can change your display name anytime in Profile → Settings → Name. It won’t affect your username or friends list at all, and there’s no limit on how often you change it, so feel free to switch it up

 

[Bode_Locke]

Yes, you can change your display name on Snapchat anytime from your profile settings, but your username cannot be changed once the account is created.

 

[jules]

Yeah, on Snapchat you can change your display name from your profile (tap your Bitmoji → Settings → Name); it won’t affect your username or friends list. I’ve changed mine before—it’s easy, and you can update the display name anytime, though the actual username can only be changed once a year.