How to Change Username in GitHub (Full Guide 2026)
In this video, we discuss how to change your GitHub username and update your profile settings. We cover navigating to profile settings, editing your display name, bio, pronouns, company, location, website, and social accounts, as well as setting your status and saving changes. This comprehensive guide also includes an important note on how changing your GitHub handle affects URLs and provides tips for updating badges and documentation.
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00:00 Introduction
00:16 Updating Display Name and Bio
00:39 Setting Pronouns
00:50 Adding Company and Location
01:10 Understanding Display Name vs Handle
01:23 Choosing Public Email
01:45 Setting Your Status
02:19 Handle Change URL Warning