How to Change Your X (Twitter) Username – 2026 Step-by-Step Tutorial
🆔 Ready to refresh your X (Twitter) identity? In this 2026 tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to change your X username (handle) in less than a minute—without losing followers, tweets, or verification.
✅ What you’ll learn:
• How to change your X username on iPhone, Android, and web
• Important rules for X handles in 2026 (length, characters, availability)
• What happens after you change your username (followers, mentions, links)
• How to check if a username is available before changing
• Pro tips for choosing a professional, memorable handle
📱 Mobile app method (2026):
1. Open the X app → Tap your profile icon → “Settings and privacy”
2. Go to “Account” → “Username”
3. Type your new handle (check availability instantly)
4. Tap “Save” → Confirm with password or 2FA
💻 Desktop method:
1. Go to x.com → Click “More” → “Settings and privacy”
2. Select “Account” → “Username”
3. Enter new handle → Click “Save changes”
4. Verify with password or authentication app
⚠️ Important 2026 rules:
• Usernames must be 4–15 characters (letters, numbers, underscores)
• No spaces, symbols, or offensive terms
• Your old username becomes available for others after 30 days
• Changing username does NOT affect verification (blue check)
🔄 What changes:
• Your profile link: x.com/[new-username]
• All old mentions (@oldname) will still work but point to your new profile
• Direct messages and followers remain intact
🚫 What doesn’t change:
• Your display name (can be changed separately)
• Tweet history
• Verification status
• Followers and following lists
🎯 Tips for choosing a new handle:
• Keep it short and easy to spell
• Use your brand, real name, or niche keyword
• Avoid numbers/underscores if possible
• Check availability on other platforms too
🔍 Check availability fast:
• Use X’s built-in checker while typing
• Or try: namechk.com to check multiple platforms at once
🎯 Perfect for:
• Rebranding individuals and businesses
• Users with outdated or hard-to-remember handles
• Content creators optimizing for search
• US-based X users adapting to 2026 platform updates
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“What’s your new X username going to be?”
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🔄 Change your X handle confidently—your digital identity matters!