Have you suddenly become bored with your current Snapchat display name? Maybe you're looking for a name that best expresses your personality? Whatever your reason, you can easily remedy this.

Here's how you can change your Snapchat display name.

What to Know About Changing Your Snapchat Display Name

Snapchat display names are there so friends can easily recognize you on the social media app. With a new display name, only new contacts who want to add you can see it.

This means that your old contacts–people who have already added you–will continue to see your old Snapchat display name. Additionally, people who have saved you in their phone’s contact list may see the name they saved you with, and not your new display name.

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You can't change your Snapchat username without first deactivating your account. So, if you want more than a change of display name, you might consider deleting your Snapchat account to choose a username that suits you. You can only achieve this through the Snapchat website.

That being said, let’s show you how you can change your Snapchat display name, choosing the name you want without tampering with your Snapchat account.

Change Your Snapchat Display Name

You can change your Snapchat display name using Snapchat on your Android or iOS device. All you need to do is follow any of the two techniques below. They are pretty much the same for both Android and iOS users.

Method 1: Through Snapchat's Settings

Here's the first way to go about changing your Snapchat display name:

1. Open Snapchat and navigate to your profile by tapping on your Bitmoji or profile photo.
2. Tap on the gear icon to open your account settings.
3. Under the My Account section, tap on Name.
4. Enter the Snapchat display name of your choice and tap Save.

Method 2: Through Your Snapchat Profile

​​​​The second way to change your Snapchat display name is a bit easier than the first. All you need to do is:

1. Navigate to your profile on Snapchat.
2. Tap on your name on your profile.
3. Enter your preferred name and hit Save.

Now, you have a new display name for your Snapchat account. You can change your Snapchat display name as many times as you like.

Changing Your Snapchat Display Name Is Quick and Easy

Changing your Snapchat display name doesn't have to be a chore. It doesn't need a techie touch and comes quite easily.

All you need to do is simply follow the steps we’ve outlined above to get it done. And while you're in Snapchat's settings or your profile, be sure to see if there are any other Snapchat features you'd like to use.