You can change your Twitch username once every 60 days through your account settings

Twitch lets you change the username you log in with and the display name that appears on your channel. The login username — called your username in Twitch settings — can be changed once every 60 days. Your display name, which is what viewers see on your channel and in chat, can be changed whenever you want. Both changes happen in the same place: your account settings page.

The process takes about two minutes and does not require you to contact Twitch support. You will need to know your current password, and you should plan to log out and back in afterward to make sure the change took effect.

Key Takeaways

  • Your login username can be changed once every 60 days, but your display name can be changed as often as you want.
  • Both changes are made in your account settings under the "Username" section, not in your channel settings.
  • You must enter your current password to confirm any username change.
  • After changing your username, log out completely and log back in to ensure the change is active across all Twitch services.

How to change your login username

Go to Twitch.tv, log in to your account, and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Settings from the dropdown menu. On the left side, click Account. You will see a section labeled Username with your current login name displayed.

Click the Change Username button next to your current username. A box will appear asking you to enter a new username and your current password. Type your new username — it must be between 4 and 25 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot be a username that is already in use. Click Change to confirm. Twitch will show a message saying your username has been changed, and you will not be able to change it again for 60 days.

After the change, log out completely by clicking your profile icon and selecting Log Out. Then log back in using your new username. This ensures the change is active everywhere on Twitch, including on mobile apps and connected devices.

How to change your display name

Your display name is separate from your login username and can be changed without waiting 60 days. Go to your account settings the same way: profile icon, Settings, then Account on the left. In the Username section, you will see a field labeled Display Name below your login username.

Click in the display name field and type what you want viewers to see. Display names can be up to 25 characters and can include spaces and special characters, unlike your login username. Click outside the field or press Enter to save. The change takes effect immediately and will appear on your channel, in chat, and on your profile.

What happens to your old username

When you change your login username, your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after 6 months. During those 6 months, no one can use it. Your channel URL changes to match your new username, so any links to your old URL will no longer work. If you have shared your channel link anywhere, you will need to update it.

Followers and subscriptions stay with your account — they do not disappear when you change your username. Your chat history, videos, and all other account data remain the same. The only thing that changes is the name people use to find and log into your account.

Reasons your username change might not work

If you see an error message when trying to change your username, the most common reason is that the new username is already taken. Twitch usernames are unique across the entire platform, so you cannot use a name someone else has claimed. Try a different variation — adding numbers or underscores often helps.

You may also see an error if you have already changed your username within the last 60 days. Twitch enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between changes. If you are within that window, you will see the exact date you can change it again. If you forgot your password, you will not be able to confirm the change — use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset it first.

Changing your username on mobile

You can change your username on the Twitch mobile app the same way you do on the website. Open the app, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, and tap Settings. Tap Account, then tap Username. From there, the process is identical: tap Change Username, enter your new name and password, and confirm.

The mobile app may take a moment longer to reflect the change. If your new username does not appear right away, close the app completely and reopen it. On some devices, you may need to log out and log back in through the app settings to see the change everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Not immediately. Your old username becomes available to others after 6 months. If no one has claimed it by then, you can change your username back to it. If someone else has taken it, you cannot use it again unless they change their username and it becomes available.

Does changing my username affect my Twitch Prime or subscriptions?

No. Your subscriptions, followers, and any Twitch Prime or paid memberships stay with your account. Changing your username does not affect your account status or any benefits tied to it.

What if I want to change my username more than once in 60 days?

You cannot. Twitch enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between login username changes. You can change your display name as often as you want, but your login username is limited to once per 60 days. If you need to change it again, you will have to wait until the 60-day period has passed.

Will my channel URL change when I change my username?

Yes. Your channel URL automatically updates to match your new username. Any old links to your channel using your previous username will not work. You should update your links on social media, your website, or anywhere else you have shared your channel.