Changing your name is finally possible

This was one of Snapchat’s most frequent fan requests: the ability to change usernames. The proposed update since February 23 finally allows this modification.

when installing snap chat On your smartphone, you must specify the username. Unfortunately, once selected, it is impossible to change it according to one’s mood or simply no longer appears with the funny account name created at the beginning of the application. Snapchat has finally listened to its users, and since February 23, with the 11.66.0.30 update, it’s now possible to edit the username… with some limitations, though. First, you can only make the change once a year. It’s better than nothing, but in terms of flexibility, we’ve seen better. After that, you will not be able to choose a username that you used in the past. Finally, it looks like the previous usernames are lost forever. It would be impossible for your contacts to find you if they only had this information.

How do you change your Snapchat username?

The procedure for changing the username in Snapchat turned out to be quite simple. First, make sure you have the latest version of the app by updating from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

► Open the app and tap Your virtual character at the top left of the screen. On the page that appears, click on the icon in the form of a file cogwheel top right.

► A new page is displayed. Click on Your current username.

► Then click on the link Change my username.

► Snapchat warns you that the change can only be made once a year and it will be impossible to reuse your existing username, neither you nor anyone else. Click on to complete.

► Enter your new username. After checking Snapchat (to make sure it hasn’t already been captured), the . button next one activates; Click it.

► Finally, enter the password associated with your account to validate the modification and press confirmed.

► Final verification is required. Click on to complete.

► Your new username is now active.