How to Change Your Reddit Username

Here is the short answer most people do not want to hear: Reddit does not let you change your username. Once an account is created, that handle is permanent. There is no rename button hidden in the settings, and support will not change it for you. The good news is there is a clean workaround, and it is easier than it sounds.

Since usernames are locked, the standard fix is to make a new account with the name you want and move over to it.

1. Log out of your current account, or open a private browser window.
2. Go to Reddit and start the sign up process.
3. When prompted, choose your own username instead of accepting the random suggestion.
4. Pick a name you will be happy with long term, because this one is permanent too.
5. Set up your profile, then follow your favorite communities to rebuild your feed.

Your old account cannot be merged into the new one, so take a few minutes first. Note the subreddits you are subscribed to, save any posts or comments you want to keep, and unsubscribe from emails on the old account if you are done with it. If you have karma or awards you care about, remember those do not transfer.

Because the name sticks, it is worth choosing well. Keep it short, avoid tying it to something that will feel dated, and steer clear of anything you would not want attached to your posts for years. If you need inspiration, browse username ideas or generate options on the username generator.