Snapchat continues to welcome new features. Recently, access to the creators has been provided. The social network has launched Story Studios, an editing app for Snapchatters. And we recently learned that Snapchat plans to integrate ads into the stories of the platform’s stars. It’s a way for the company to empower creators to monetize their productions on Snapchat.
And it’s Thursday, February 17, 2022, Snapchat teams just announced In particular, the arrival of a function that users have been waiting for: the possibility of renaming! Since its launch ten years ago, this simple feature has not been available. “As a short-lived app, Snapchat knows that people grow, change and evolve – just as Snapchat has evolved over the past decade – and Snap couldn’t be more excited to present it. A highly requested feature by Snapchat users”, the social network wrote in a press release.
All users will be able to change their name for free starting February 23, 2022 from the Android and iOS app. But be careful you can change it only once a year. Also note that this change will have no effect on your friends list, Snap code, Snap score, or Memories. Now that you know all this, vLet’s see together how to change your username on Snapchat.
How do you change your username on Snapchat?
First you will need to go to the Snapchat Android or iOS app and then follow these steps:
- press on Bitmoji icon in the upper right corner of the camera to access the profile screen.
- choose settings tapping the “gear” icon in the top right corner of the profile
- press on “User name”Just below the Name and “change username” marked in blue
- click To continue popup reminding that names can only be changed once a year
- Enter a new username, click Follow and log back into Snapchat to complete the change
As a reminder, Snapchat has taken steps to make it harder for adults to befriend minors. This feature was implemented after several warnings from child protection associations.
