On TikTok, your display name appears at the top of your profile page. So, anybody who will land on your profile page will see your display name. This article will show you how to change your name on TikTok.
Having a correct display name on TikTok is crucial. But many people make mistakes when typing their name while signing up for a TikTok account. You can correct those mistakes now and update your name on TikTok.
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How To Change Name on TikTok
The following tutorial will work on both iPhone and Android devices.
Step1: Launch the TikTok application and hit the profile tab in the lower-right section.
Step2: Tap the Edit profile button when you reach your profile page.
Step3: Tap the Name option.
Step4: Enter your new TikTok display name. Please note that you can only use a maximum of 30 characters in your display name.
Step5: After entering your display name, tap the Save option in the upper-right section.
You have learned how to change your TikTok display name. TikTok lets you update your display name as many times as you wish.
Besides the TikTok display name, you can also update your username on the platform. The following tutorial will show you how to change your TikTok username.
How To Change Your TikTok Username
Step1: Launch the TikTok application and hit the profile tab in the lower-right section.
Step2: Tap the Edit profile button when you reach your profile page.
Step3: Tap the Username option.
Step4: Replace your current username with the new one.
Changing your username on TikTok is not as simple as changing your display name on the platform. You can only select a unique username on TikTok. There are no such restrictions on choosing your display name.
In other words, many TikTok users can have the same display name, but they cannot have the same username. TikTok will notify you and prompt you to select a new username if you enter an existing username.
It is also worth noting that you can only use letters, numbers, underscores, and periods to create your username. But you cannot end your username with a period.
Step5: Tap the Save option to confirm your choice.
Your new username will appear below your profile picture on your TikTok profile page. You cannot change your username more than once every 30 days. Now you know how to change your name and username on TikTok.
Changing your TikTok username will make your verification on the platform disappear. But there are ways to update your username on TikTok without losing your verification.
You can take the help of TikTok Support to modify your username if you are a verified account on TikTok. To do that, go to the “Report a Problem” section and explain your case.