# How to change Instagram username? Easy Guide

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- Published: 2025-04-04T12:19:00-04:00
- Author: Irfan

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Trying to change Instagram username is a difficult task since it is difficult to
get the Instagram username you plan to use. Although there are lesser odds that 
the username you desire is available, the great thing is that you may change it 
anytime you want and as many times as you like. There is no such thing as a limit!

Your username may be whatever you want your followers to recognise you by, like 
your real name, pet name, professional name, numbers, or anything else. The only
rule to follow when modifying your Instagram username is that it should be no more
than 30 characters long.

We have a quick method that may help you change your username in a blink, whether
you’ve been using the same username for years or you’ve changed your real-life name.
Take a look at this.

## That’s How to change your Instagram username

### On Instagram App

![change Instagram username on mobile step 1](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/06/change-instagram-username-on-mobile-step1.jpg "How to change Instagram
username? Easy Guide 1")

![change Instagram username on mobile step 2](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/06/change-instagram-username-on-mobile-step2.jpg "How to change Instagram
username? Easy Guide 2")

![change Instagram username on mobile step 3](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/06/change-instagram-username-on-mobile-step3.jpg "How to change Instagram
username? Easy Guide 3")

 * Tap on your Profile.
 * Click on ”Edit Profile”.
 * Change your Username.
 * Click Done.

### how to change Instagram username

![change Instagram username on desktop step 1](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/06/change-instagram-username-on-desktop-step1.jpg "How to change Instagram
username? Easy Guide 4")

click ‘edit profile’

![change Instagram username on desktop step 2](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/06/change-instagram-username-on-desktop-step2.jpg "How to change Instagram
username? Easy Guide 5")

go to ‘username’ option and change it

![change Instagram username on desktop step 3](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/06/change-instagram-username-on-desktop-step3.jpg "How to change Instagram
username? Easy Guide 6")

press ‘submit’

 * Go to [Instagram.com](https://instagram.com/) on your computer.
 * Log in to your Instagram account.
 * Click on the profile icon available on the right side of the screen.
 * Select “Edit Profile” next to username.
 * Change your Username.
 * Scroll to the bottom and click ”Submit”.

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