How to Change Snapchat Name in iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |

Just like you change your account name on telegram, you can also change your Snapchat name in iPhone. This name is visible to all your Snapchat friends and the people that are present in your Snapchat friends list. Also, you can change your username on Snapchat and add nicknames to your Snapchat friends.

How to Change Your Display Name on Snapchat

Change Snapchat Name in iPhone in 6 Steps

Step-1 Go To Your Snapchat Account: Going to the Snapchat account in your iPhone is the very first step of this technique.You can open your Gmail account in the following two ways:

  • Open ‘www.snapchat.com’ in your web browser and then login.
  • Or, download the ‘Snapchat’ app from App Store in your device.Then, login to your account.
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Step-2 Tap on Your 'Profile Picture': On the top- left side after opening your Snapchat application, you will see the 'Snapchat bitmoji' or in layman's language, your Snapchat ' Profile Picture'. You have to click on it to move further with this technique.

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Step-3 Go To 'Settings': After looking carefully, you will notice that the settings icon is present on the top-rightmost corner of the new screen that has opened up in your device. Click on this 'Settings' icon to open your Snapchat settings.

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Step-4 Tap on The 'Name' Option: In the 'Settings' window, the first section is the 'MY ACCOUNT' section. In this section, you will find various options like:

  • Name
  • Username
  • Birthday, etc.

You have to click on the first option which is the 'Name' option to be able to change your Snapchat name.

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Step-5 Edit Your Snapchat Name: Now, you can edit your Snapchat username or even change it completely, like both your first name as well as your last name. This is the name via which your Snapchat friends will be able to connect with you.

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Step-6 Tap On 'Save': The sixth and the final step is saving your new Snapchat name to your account. In order to do this, just click on the 'Save' button from the bottom.

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All the people that are connected with you on your Snapchat will now be able to see your updated Snapchat name. So, it is important to add your correct name as well as other details.

FAQ

Can People See My Old Snapchat Name?

Once you have changed your name in your Snapchat account then, the old name completely disappears from your profile and no one in your Snapchat account will then be able to see it.

Where Can I See My Snapchat Username?

To be able to see your username in your Snapchat app or your account, follow the instructions that we have given below for your help. Let's read them:

  • Click on your Snapchat profile icon at the top of the screen in the Snapchat app.
  • You can now see your Snapchat username is next to your Snapchat score.

You must also know how to find your WhatsApp username.

Can People See Their Nickname on Snapchat?

You already know that you can give nicknames to people in the Snapchat app.

And, when you give nickname to a person on you snapchat, they would not know about your decision.

  • It will only update the person's name at your end.
  • It will not affect how other people view you or themselves in the chat.

Is It Necessary To Use My Real Name on Snapchat?

It is not at all necessary for the Snapchat users to use their real name on the Snapchat app.

You can give your account any name that you want. But, to make your Snapchat account look more authentic and to be able to let your friends recognise you, you should add your real name.

Can I Have Two Different Snapchat Accounts?

Of course you can have to Snapchat accounts but you can not open both the Snapchat accounts at one time in a single mobile device.

 

Also, at one time you can open on Snapchat account in only one device. If you try to open it in a new device then, it will get logged out from the first device.

One thing that we need to advise you about is that your Snapchat name or Snapchat username should not contain offensive or cuss words. It might lead to suspension of your account as per the community guidelines of the Snapchat application. Apart from that, read the article and enjoy using the app!

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