Discord has become one of the most popular communication platforms, with over 150 million active users. As a versatile app that can be used for both gaming and non-gaming communities, many users want to customize their identity on Discord by changing their username.
Fortunately, Discord makes it easy to update your username as needed. Here is a complete guide on how to change your Discord username on both desktop and mobile.
When Can You Change Your Username?
Discord allows users to change their username up to two times per hour. This limit resets after an hour from your last username change.
There is no limit on how many times you can change your username over time. As long as you wait one hour between every second change, you can rename yourself as often as you want.
How to Change Your Username on Desktop
Changing your username on desktop is a quick and simple process:
- Launch the Discord app and click on the gear icon in the bottom left to open User Settings.
- Select My Account from the menu on the left side.
- Under the Username heading, click the Edit button.
- Type your new desired username.
- Usernames are case sensitive and can only contain lowercase letters, numbers, underscores, and periods.
- If the name you entered is already taken, you will be prompted to choose another one.
- Click Save to confirm the change.
And you’re done! Your new username will now display across Discord.
How to Change Your Username on Mobile
The process is very similar on mobile:
- Open the Discord app and tap your profile picture in the bottom right.
- Choose User Settings.
- Tap on Account.
- Under Username, tap Change and enter your new name.
- Tap Save to confirm your new username.
Can You Change Your Username on a Specific Server?
Discord does not allow you to set different usernames for individual servers. Your global username will always display no matter what server you join.
However, you can set a custom nickname that is unique to each server:
- While browsing a server, click the server name at the top of the screen to open the server profile.
- Select Server Settings > Roles.
- If the option for members to Change Nickname is disabled, enable it.
- Right click your username in the channel list.
- Choose Change Nickname and set your custom name for that server.
With nicknames, you can appear with different identities across the servers you join while keeping your core username consistent everywhere.
Choosing the Right Username
When updating your username, keep these tips in mind:
- Be recognizable – Don’t change your name too drastically or frequently. You want friends to still know it’s you!
- Stand out – Add some flair with periods, dashes or underscores if common names are taken.
- Reflect yourself – Show off your personality or interests through your name.
- Follow rules – Usernames can only use allowed characters. Check the requirements before trying to change it.
Customizing your Discord identity can help express who you are as a user while connecting with the communities you care about most. Follow this guide to change your username easily and frequently.
