{"id":957,"date":"2020-04-25T07:46:05","date_gmt":"2020-04-25T07:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=957"},"modified":"2020-04-25T07:46:05","modified_gmt":"2020-04-25T07:46:05","slug":"instagram-change-username","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/randomtools.io\/blog\/instagram-change-username\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram how to change username"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instagram is one of the next popular social media platforms to share images, videos, and stories. Instagram allows users to share photos and videos from their lives, add captions, edit filters, tweak settings, engage with others, explore and creep, and so, so much more \u2014 you just have to know what you’re doing. Want to change the Facebook username, Here’s how to do\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

What is Instagram Username –<\/h3>\n

Instagram username also called Instagram to handle is your uniquely identifies you. You can share your handle with someone who would like to find you! Keep in mind your username is not the same as your display name or Name.<\/p>\n

For example with the following Instagram URL – https:\/\/instgram.com\/9gag\/<\/p>\n

9gag<\/strong> is the handle\/username for the 9GAG.com<\/p>\n

Can I change Instagram Username –<\/h3>\n

Yes, You can!\u00a0 There can be many reasons to change your username If you are not liking your existing long username or you are moving on with your old account and no longer want to link them, you can always change your existing Instagram handle.<\/p>\n

How to Change\/Update your Instagram username –\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First of all, make sure you are logged into your Instagram account\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

To update your profile information, including your username and email address associated with your account:<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to your profile.<\/li>\n
  2. Tap\u00a0Edit Profile<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  3. Type in your information and tap\u00a0Done<\/b>\u00a0(iPhone),\u00a0\"\"\u00a0(Android), or\u00a0Submit<\/b>\u00a0(computer and mobile browser).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some profile information isn’t visible to anyone but you. This includes your email address, phone number, and gender.<\/p>\n

    Conclusion –<\/h3>\n

    Once you change your username, your old username will lead to 404 not found, make sure you are 100% sure before moving to the different username.<\/p>\n

    Any questions or confusion. Feel free to comment using the below comment form.<\/p>\n

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