Instagram is a terrific platform for sharing memorable family moments, travel photos, and stunning photographs. You can easily view your account on your Android phone, iPhone, computer, or Chromebook. But if you’re bored with your old Instagram profile, you can rebrand it with an appropriate display name and username. This guide shows you how to change both and spruce up your Instagram presence.
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How to change your Instagram display name
Your Instagram display name is an exciting opportunity to create your unique online identity. It’s a fun aspect of your Instagram profile. Feel free to use letters, numbers, periods, and underscores. Unlike your Instagram handle (more about this below), your Instagram display name can contain special characters and emojis.
To change your Instagram account name, make sure you have the app installed. Your Android smartphone or iPhone should have internet connectivity. Then, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app on your Android or iOS device (the process is the same on both mobile apps).
- Tap your profile icon (it is also your profile picture) in the lower-right corner.
- Select the edit profile button.
- Tap the Name text box to change your Instagram name.
- Type your new name.
- Tap the light blue checkmark in the upper-right corner.
That’s it! You will notice your Instagram name is successfully updated when you return to your profile page.
It’s worth considering how changing your Instagram username can enhance your online brand and presence. Take some time to reflect on how it resonates with your personal or professional aspirations. Be creative and brainstorm delightful, memorable options that reflect your identity and passions.
How to change your Instagram username
Perhaps you also need a new Instagram username to match your new profile name. Just a quick reminder here that display name and username on Instagram serve different purposes. Your display name, located below your profile icon, doesn’t need to be unique and can be customized with emojis or special characters for added flair. On the other hand, your Instagram handle or username, displayed at the top of your profile, serves as your distinctive identifier and must, therefore, be unique.
To change your Instagram account username, follow the steps above, as they’re identical. Just tap the text box under the username field in Step 4 (where your current username is displayed) and type your desired username.
As mentioned above, your Instagram username must be unique, so if the one you pick isn’t available, Instagram notifies you. In case of unavailability, you can add a period or underscore to the username or select an alternative one. Once you’ve made the changes, tap the light blue checkmark icon in the upper-right corner to submit the new username.
In case you wish to revert to your old username, you have the option to do so. Instagram retains your old handle for 14 days. After this period, the username becomes available to other users. However, if no one else claims it, you can reclaim it as yours.
Toward new Instagram ideas
Changing your Instagram display name and username is a straightforward process. If you like messaging friends on the platform, you don’t have to keep the plain default background. Personalize your chat themes by modifying the background and chat bubbles. Choose from numerous patterns and colors to go with your aesthetic. You can also add animated GIFs to your Instagram Reels and Stories.
