The change limits set the order
| Platform | Change limit | What else to know |
|---|---|---|
| Snapchat | Once every 12 months | A mistake waits a year. Change it last, once the name is settled |
| TikTok | Once every 30 days | The profile link changes with the username |
| No fixed limit stated on the help page | Accounts that reach a lot of people may have the change checked, and followers may be notified |
A working order for a rebrand
- Write the new name in the spelling that fits Snapchat's 3 to 15 characters and one separator.
- Check it on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat on the same day.
- If it is taken anywhere, decide on a claim, a wait or one variation before going further.
- Change Instagram and TikTok, then update bios, link pages and email signatures.
- Change Snapchat last, after the other two are live and spelled the same.
- Keep a note of the old usernames and the date each was released.
If the new name is taken on one platform
A rebrand often finds the name free on two platforms and taken on the third. If a profile there uses your new registered mark or poses as you, a claim route may fit; the trademark forms comparison shows what each platform asks for. If it is an unrelated holder, one consistent variation on all three is usually better than mixing spellings.
What to do with the old usernames
Once you change, the old name goes back into the pool and anyone may be able to set it. If people still search for it, consider keeping it on a second account with a short note pointing to the new one, within each platform's rules. Do not sell or trade the old name; none of the three platforms allows it.
Secure the accounts before the change
- Turn on two-factor authentication on every account.
- Make sure the people changing the names are the account owners or authorised staff.
- Never share passwords or login codes with an outside service. Usernm never asks for them.
Official sources
- Instagram Help Center: change your username
- TikTok Support: changing your username
- Snapchat Support: change your Snapchat username
Platforms change their help pages and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Usernm is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta or any platform named on this site.