How to Change Your Display Name in Snapchat

Open Snapchat., Swipe down from anywhere on your screen., Tap ⚙️., Tap Name., Enter your new display name., Tap Save. , Tap Back.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open Snapchat.

    It's a yellow icon containing a distinctive ghost logo.

    Enter your username and password if you're not automatically logged in.
  2. Step 2: Swipe down from anywhere on your screen.

    Doing so will open your Snapchat account page. , It's in the upper-right corner of the screen and takes you to the Settings menu. , It's at the top of the menu. , You can enter just a first name or both a first and last name.

    Be sure to choose a name that's recognizable to your friends.

    If you choose not to use a display name, tap Remove Name.

    Users will still be able to see your username, but if your username doesn't identify you, it will be difficult for friends to find you. ,, It's the arrow in the upper left corner of the screen.

    Now other folks on Snapchat will see the name you've just entered when you send them snaps or post a story.
  3. Step 3: Tap ⚙️.

  4. Step 4: Tap Name.

  5. Step 5: Enter your new display name.

  6. Step 6: Tap Save.

  7. Step 7: Tap Back.

Detailed Guide

It's a yellow icon containing a distinctive ghost logo.

Enter your username and password if you're not automatically logged in.

Doing so will open your Snapchat account page. , It's in the upper-right corner of the screen and takes you to the Settings menu. , It's at the top of the menu. , You can enter just a first name or both a first and last name.

Be sure to choose a name that's recognizable to your friends.

If you choose not to use a display name, tap Remove Name.

Users will still be able to see your username, but if your username doesn't identify you, it will be difficult for friends to find you. ,, It's the arrow in the upper left corner of the screen.

Now other folks on Snapchat will see the name you've just entered when you send them snaps or post a story.

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