Sunday, December 13, 2020

How to change twitch name

Guide on how to change your twitch name!

If you want to change your twitch name to something else then use these simple steps.

Step 1

Login to twitch and then go to the settings page via either clicking on your avatar picture on the top right of the webpage and then selecting "Settings".

Twitch Settings

Or

If your already logged into your account, you can go straight to the settings page by following this URL: https://www.twitch.tv/settings/profile

Step 2

Go to the profile settings, then click on the pencil icon in the username section.

Edit your Twitch name


Then a window will pop up which will allow you to change your twitch name to something else.

Change your name

Enter in a new twitch name that isn't already used and press update to completed the process.

Addition notes:

  • Make sure usernames do not violate specific registered trademarks.
  • You can change your twitch name once every 60 days.
  • The old channel will not redirect to the new channel's url.
  • If your a partner, your old name will not be available to anyone else with exception to special circumstances.
  • Twitch names, usernames maybe recycled if no viewing or login activity occurs for at least 12 months.