How to Change Username on Reddit

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Are you a new user looking to change your Reddit username? Then, you are in the right place.

After creating your account as a new Reddit user, you need to consider setting up your account. One of the things you should take into consideration is changing your username.

By default, Reddit will give you an auto-generated username. If you have a nickname in mind to use with Reddit or want to use your name, consider changing your Reddit username to it. It feels better than using a generic name generated by the system.

Changing usernames only applies to users who created an account using their Google account or Apple ID. If you choose the email address option, Reddit will walk you through the steps to set your username. Once set, you cannot change it.

As a Google account or Apple ID Reddit user, a generic username is given to your account, and you have 30 days to change it. After this period, you can continue with the generic name or create a new account.

Please note that you cannot make further changes after this is set. Hence, you need to be careful when setting your username.

How to Change a Username on Reddit

Changing Reddit username on iPhone

To change your username, log in to the mobile app and tap on your “Profile icon”, then “My Profile”.

Next, you should see a pop-up on your screen requesting to change your username. Select the “Change Username” option and set the name you prefer. Ensure you do this carefully since it can’t be changed later.

Finally, tap “Next” from the topmost right corner of your screen to save.

Changing Reddit username on Android

To change your username on the Android mobile app, open the Reddit app and select your profile avatar. Next, tap on “My Profile” to see your profile page.

Now, you should get a pop-up instructing you to change your username, or you can confirm the generic username assigned to you. Select the “Change Username” option and type the name you want. Select “Next” to save.

Changing Reddit username on mobile browser

To change username on your mobile browser, while on your homepage on the Reddit website, select the three parallel lines and your profile. While on the profile page, you will get a notification to change your username.

Tap on “Change Username” and enter a new one. Once you save, it becomes permanent, and you won’t be able to make further changes.

Changing Reddit Username on a PC

Open your web browser, log in to your account, and select your profile avatar from the topmost right corner of your screen.

Next, select “Profile”, and you will get a pop-up requesting to change your username. Select “Change Username” and enter the new one. Once you are done, click on “Continue” to save.

Conclusion

Once you set a username, you cannot make further corrections. The only case where this can be made is when you have a generic username.

You can consider creating a new Reddit account if you must use a username. But you need to know that your new account cannot be synchronized with the previous one. In the same way, the usernames of a deleted account cannot be used for a new account.

Goodness

Goodness is a lover of technology. He frequently writes about tech products on the Dextrava Blog.