How to Change Snapchat Username

You create a Snapchat account and choose a silly username, build up your follower count, and then suddenly realize you don’t like your username anymore. This brings you here – try changing your Snapchat username. We hate to break it to you, but you can’t change your Snapchat username. Snapchat claims this is for security reasons, which means you have to create a new account to get a new username. Yes, if you absolutely must have a new Snapchat username, all the hard work you put into building your Snapchat following has to be done again. However, you don’t have to delete your Snapchat account. If you do this, your old username will be gone forever. You can simply create a new one and tell your followers to add you there. Here’s how to create a new Snapchat account.

1. Download Snapchat on Android or iPhone.
2. click blue Sign up button.
3. Fill in your personal details and click Register and accept.
4. Now enter your new Snapchat username.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.

This is the easiest way to change your Snapchat username. This isn’t the most convenient way to do it, and we still think you should reconsider keeping your old Snapchat username. Unless you absolutely want to get rid of your old account, it’s best to keep your Snapchat account the same.

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