Are your tweets not reaching the audience you want? Maybe changing your Twitter handle will make a difference.
A Twitter handle, also known as a username, is used not only to log in to your account, but also to log into your account. mention someone on Twitter, reply to tweets, search for an account, and uniquely identify a person. It also appears in Twitter profile URLs.
According to Statista, the number of Twitter users could reach almost half a billion by 2025, leading us to believe that the demand for a popular Twitter handle is indeed high.
If you’re not happy with your Twitter handle, change it to a username that’s fun, quirky, and you.
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How to change your Twitter handle
Change your Twitter handle in the web browser:
- Open twitter.com in your web browser and sign in to your account.
- On your left, there is a navigation bar. Select More or the three-dot symbol; this will open a menu.
- In the menu, select Settings and Privacy.
- Select Your Account > Account Information.
Note: You may be prompted to enter your password to confirm it’s you.
- Update your username by editing your current username. Twitter asks you to choose another username if the one you entered is already taken.
- Press Save before exiting.
Change your Twitter handle in the Twitter app:
- Open Twitter on your phone or tablet and sign in.
- Click on your profile icon in the top left.
- Scroll down to see Settings and Privacy and tap on it.
- Tap Your Account > Account Information
- Select username and you are allowed to update your username on this screen.
Note: As you tap the “New Username” field, a Twitter message appears asking if you’re sure about the change, click “Continue.”
- Type your new username and press Save.
What happens to your old Twitter handle
Once your new Twitter handle is saved, Twitter frees up your old username for someone else to use so it’s no longer available. The number of followers, previous tweets and the rest of your profile remain unchanged. It’s best to let your followers know that your Twitter profile has changed so they can mention or reply to your new username.
