How to change Reddit username

Does Reddit allow you to change your username? The answer is yes, but only in very specific circumstances. Here are the rules for changing your username on Reddit and whether or not it's possible for most users.

How to change your Reddit username (Apple/Google Account)

Reddit assigns random usernames when you sign up with your Google or Apple account. After logging in for the first time, you will see a pop-up window asking whether you want to change or keep your randomly assigned username.

Warning : You have 30 days to change your automatically assigned username. But if you use your account to comment or post under that username, you won't be able to change it, according to Reddit's support page.

If you signed up with a Google or Apple account but aren't sure if you can change your username, there's a way to trigger pop-ups if there's still a chance.

You can do this by logging into your Reddit account with your Google or Apple account, clicking your avatar's profile drop-down menu in the upper right corner, then selecting Settings . A pop-up window will appear if you can change your username.

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To change your assigned username, follow these steps:

1. In the pop-up window, click Change Username .

2. Select a valid username and then click the Continue button .

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3. Click Save Username in the confirmation box. This will assign your permanent username.

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You can also continue using the randomly assigned username by clicking Keep Username and confirming it.

Once you set up your username, you won't be able to change it back.

The same rules apply to changing usernames on the Reddit app. Additionally, the process for changing usernames is almost identical.

How to change Reddit display name

You can also change or set your display name on Reddit. This is just another name that Reddit displays on your profile. However, all of your interactions on Reddit, including posts and comments, use your Reddit username.

To set up a display name, follow these steps:

1. In the upper right corner, click the profile avatar drop-down menu .
2. Go to Settings and on the next page, select the Profile tab .
3. You will see an option to set Display name . Enter your desired display name and then switch tabs. This will save the changes

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In contrast to Reddit usernames, you can change your display name at any time. Similarly, if you want to change your Reddit profile picture or avatar, you can do that.

Hope you understand when you can and cannot change your Reddit username. For most users, your username is already set up. But if you signed up with a Google or Apple account in the last 30 days, you still have a chance to change.

Micah Soto

Update 19 April 2024