How to change Your TikTok Username
A practical guide to change Your TikTok Username. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.
Update your TikTok username from your profile settings. TikTok may limit how frequently it can be changed.
Editorial review: 20 October 2026 · Steps: draft; compare with the linked official TikTok guidance before use · Desktop: interface and feature availability not independently verified · Images: illustrative WebP graphics, not original TikTok screenshots · Status: draft (noindex).
Open official TikTok help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open TikTok and tap Profile.
Step 2
Tap Edit profile.
Step 3
Choose Username.
Step 4
Enter an available new username and review the rules.
Step 5
Tap Save if available and confirm the change.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open TikTok in your browser and sign in.
Step 2
Open your profile.
Step 3
Select Edit profile if offered.
Step 4
Choose Username and enter a new available name.
Step 5
Save the change; if this control is missing, use the mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Is the desktop procedure verified?
Not independently. TikTok features and menus can differ between the app and browser; use the linked official help if a desktop option is unavailable.
Are the illustrations actual TikTok screenshots?
No. They are illustrative mockups. TikTok may show different menus and controls.
What if the setting is missing?
Check the official TikTok Help Center and try the mobile app, where more account controls may be available.
Reference: TikTok official help ↗
Troubleshooting
If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?
Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.
What if the steps do not match my screen?
Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.