How to change Twitter username

Twitter is a popular social media platform that allows users to post and share short messages called tweets. Tweets can be up to 280 characters long and can include text, images, videos, and links to other websites. The platform is widely used for sharing news, opinions, updates, and engaging in conversations on various topics.

Twitter users can follow other accounts to see their tweets in their timeline. Additionally, users can like, retweet, reply to, or quote tweets to interact with the content. Hashtags (#) are often used to categorize tweets and make them easily discoverable by others interested in similar topics.

Twitter has had a significant impact on public discourse, political discussions, breaking news, activism, and marketing. It has also become a platform for influencers, businesses, celebrities, and organizations to connect with their audience and promote their messages.

To change your Twitter username, follow these steps:On Mobile Devices:

1. Open the Twitter mobile app and tap on your profile icon at the top left corner of your device’s screen to open the drop-down menu.
2. Go to “Settings and Privacy” and click on “Your Account” and then “Account Information”.
3. Select “Username” to replace your old handle.
4. Type in a new handle. If it’s taken, Twitter will prompt you to pick an available option. Twitter might also suggest available handles. If you choose an available username, you’ll see a green checkmark.
5. Click “Done” to save your new handle.

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On Desktop:

1. Open your browser and go to Twitter’s website, then log in to your account.
2. Click on the “more” button located on the navigation bar on the left side.
3. Go to “Settings and Privacy.”
4. Click on “Your Account” and choose “Account Information”.
5. Twitter will prompt you to type in your account password for confirmation.
6. Select the “Username” tab under “Account Information.”
7. Type your new handle in the “Username” field. If it’s taken, Twitter will prompt you to pick an available option. Twitter might also suggest available handles. If you choose an available username, you’ll see a green checkmark.
8. Click “Save changes” to save your new handle.

Note that once you’ve changed your username, it returns to general circulation and can be claimed by another Twitter user.

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