The so-called front page of the internet, Reddit assigns new users a generic username by default, like Unhappy-Round436 or IntroductionSecret7. Of course, the usernames are not assigned forcibly, and all users are free to choose any available username they want. But many users miss the brief and look for ways to change their username at a later stage. So if you are one of them, we will show you how to change your username and display name on Reddit.

Reddit claims to have at least 52 million daily active users around the world. However, its ‘suggested usernames’ often confuse new users, which is why folks often want to change their usernames. So if you are also looking to change your Reddit username to something more personal, read on. In this article, we will explain how to change your username and display name on Reddit – both on the app and website.

  • Things to Remember Before Changing Your Reddit Screen NameSteps to Change Username Using Reddit App (Android and iOS)Change Display Name on Reddit App (Android and iOS)Change Display Name on Reddit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions

Things to Remember Before Changing Your Reddit Screen Name

The first and most important thing to know about changing your Reddit name is that you can only do so if your username was suggested to you by Reddit. That too, only if your account is relatively new and you haven’t used it for too long. However, if you have already chosen a custom username for yourself or have been using Reddit for some time now, you cannot change your Reddit screen name.

Note: The screenshots below are from the Reddit Android app, but the steps will remain identical on iOS as well.

  • Launch the Reddit app and sign in to your account whose username you want to change. Then, tap on your profile avatar at the top-left corner and select ‘My profile‘ on the slide-out menu.

Note: As mentioned already, this account must be a new one and have a Reddit-suggested username for the following steps to work.

Change Display Name on Reddit App (Android and iOS)

If you cannot change your username on Reddit, the least you can do is change your display name. Here’s how you do that:

  • On the next page, tap the ‘Edit Profile‘ button. You will now see the option to change your display name.

  • You can change your display name to anything you like, provided you stay within the 40-character limit. Make sure to hit the ‘Save‘ button at the top-right corner once you are done. Your new Display name will now reflect on your profile page.

Change Display Name on Reddit Website

Here’s how you can change your display name on the Reddit website:

  • On the next page, hit the gear icon (Settings) next to your profile avatar.

  • Now, you will see the option to change your display name. Change it to anything you want within the 40-character limit. Your changes will be auto-saved.

  • Go back to your profile page, and you will see your new display name instead of your username.

Note: If you can’t see your new display name, reload/ refresh your profile page to get rid of the cached content.

Q. How many times can you change your username on Reddit?

Reddit only allows you to change your username once. Moreover, that’s only available to users who created their account with the automatically generated username suggested by Reddit. Once you change your username manually, you can no longer make any changes to it.

Q. Are deleted Reddit accounts permanent?

As you can see, changing your username and display name on Reddit is a breeze, be it on the app or the website. So go ahead, change your username and display name on Reddit, whatever is accessible to you, and let us know how easy was it to do so. Meanwhile, as a Reddit user, check out some of our other Reddit-related guides, including how to disable the ‘open in app’ prompt in Reddit and how to hide online status in Reddit.