{"id":3563,"date":"2022-12-01T17:43:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T12:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2022-12-05T16:03:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T10:33:23","slug":"cant-change-twitch-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Can't Change Twitch Name? Causes and 8 Quick Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are several factors that could prevent you from changing your Twitch username. You might have changed your Twitch username in the last 60 days, another user already has that unique username, or the new username contains forbidden words. If changing usernames doesn't work for you, there are different things you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My younger brother joined Twitch a year or two after it was founded, and like most boys his age, he chose a rather juvenile Twitch username. When he tried to do a username change though, the name was greyed out and he couldn't, so he came to me. I use the Twitch app a lot, so I knew exactly what he needed to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're in need of a new username but can't change Twitch name, you'll be glad to know that there are several solutions to fix this problem. Let's get right into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66194c850a599\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66194c850a599\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#How_Can_I_Fix_the_Twitch_Username_Issue\" title=\"How Can I Fix the Twitch Username Issue?\">How Can I Fix the Twitch Username Issue?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#1_Restart_Your_Browser\" title=\"1. Restart Your Browser\">1. Restart Your Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#2_Try_a_Fast_and_Reliable_Internet_Connection\" title=\"2. Try a Fast and Reliable Internet Connection\">2. Try a Fast and Reliable Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#3_Try_From_Incognito_Mode\" title=\"3. Try From Incognito Mode\">3. Try From Incognito Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#4_Try_a_Different_Browser\" title=\"4. Try a Different Browser\">4. Try a Different Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#5_Clear_Browser_Cache_and_Cookies\" title=\"5. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies\">5. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#6_Reset_Your_Router\" title=\"6. Reset Your Router\">6. Reset Your Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#7_Flush_Your_DNS_Cache\" title=\"7. Flush Your DNS Cache\">7. Flush Your DNS Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#8_Contact_Twitch_Support\" title=\"8. Contact Twitch Support\">8. Contact Twitch Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#Why_Cant_I_Change_Twitch_Username\" title=\"Why Can&#039;t I Change Twitch Username?\">Why Can't I Change Twitch Username?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#You_Changed_Your_Twitch_Username_Recently\" title=\"You Changed Your Twitch Username Recently\">You Changed Your Twitch Username Recently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#Another_Twitch_Account_Already_Has_That_Username\" title=\"Another Twitch Account Already Has That Username\">Another Twitch Account Already Has That Username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#Your_Username_Is_Against_Twitch_ToS\" title=\"Your Username Is Against Twitch ToS\">Your Username Is Against Twitch ToS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#Bugs_with_Browser_Cache_and_Cookies\" title=\"Bugs with Browser Cache and Cookies\">Bugs with Browser Cache and Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#Other_Browser-Related_Issues\" title=\"Other Browser-Related Issues\">Other Browser-Related Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#Can_Another_Twitch_User_Take_My_Old_Username_After_I_Change_It\" title=\"Can Another Twitch User Take My Old Username After I Change It?\">Can Another Twitch User Take My Old Username After I Change It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/cant-change-twitch-name\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Fix_the_Twitch_Username_Issue\"><\/span>How Can I Fix the Twitch Username Issue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are quite a few reasons why you might not be able to change Twitch username I've discussed these later on in the article. The good thing is that there are a lot of ways to fixes them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you've done a username change recently, checked to make sure you're not using a banned username, and also made sure someone else doesn't have the Twitch username you want, then the solutions below can be useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A-Gamer-Using-a-Backlit-Computer-Keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"A Gamer Using a Backlit Computer Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-3603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A-Gamer-Using-a-Backlit-Computer-Keyboard.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A-Gamer-Using-a-Backlit-Computer-Keyboard-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Restart_Your_Browser\"><\/span>1. Restart Your Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing I recommend you do if you're having difficulty when you try to change username on Twitch, is to restart the browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the browser, just close it and open it again. This can help in cases where it's just a minor software glitch causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Try_a_Fast_and_Reliable_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>2. Try a Fast and Reliable Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Twitch app is a power-hungry one. While you might be able to access Twitch even if your network is less than optimal, you will likely run into issues when trying to do things on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being connected to a stable and fast internet connection, preferably WiFi, will give you the best experience when you use Twitch. After all, some users have mentioned how they are unable to change Twitch username when their network connection isn't the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Try_From_Incognito_Mode\"><\/span>3. Try From Incognito Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When issues with your browser's cache and stored data affect how Twitch works, many users have reported that trying to change your Twitch username from Incognito mode does the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How you open an Incognito window depends on your specific browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chrome, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open Google Chrome.<\/li><li>Click the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner.<\/li><li>Select \"New Incognito window\".<\/li><li>Now that you're in Incognito mode, open Twitch.<\/li><li>Log in using your Twitch password and username and proceed to change username.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mozilla Firefox, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Launch Firefox.<\/li><li>Click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner.<\/li><li>Press \"New private window\".<\/li><li>Log into Twitch from this window and try changing your Twitch username.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, in Microsoft Edge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open Microsoft Edge.<\/li><li>Click the three dots in the top-right corner.<\/li><li>Select \"New InPrivate window\".<\/li><li>Open Twitch in this window and attempt to change your username.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Try_a_Different_Browser\"><\/span>4. Try a Different Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're loyal to a specific browser like Google Chrome and changing your Twitch username simply doesn't work, you might want to try out another browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, I recommend using either Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge to change your username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this does work, you can go back to your favorite browser after changing your Twitch username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Clear_Browser_Cache_and_Cookies\"><\/span>5. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If other browser-oriented fixes don't fix your Twitch issues, I recommend that you opt to clear browsing data in your browser. This includes your cache and cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Google Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Launch Chrome.<\/li><li>Press the key combo of CTRL + Shift + Delete.<\/li><li>This will open the \"Clear browsing data\" window.<\/li><li>Open the drop-down menu beside \"Time range\" and select \"All time\".<\/li><li>Ensure that \"Cookies and other site data\" and \"Cached images and files\" is ticked.<\/li><li>Press \"Clear data\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mozilla Firefox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open Firefox.<\/li><li>Press CTRL + Shift + Delete at the same time to open the \"Clear Recent History\" panel.<\/li><li>Choose \"Everything\" from the menu beside \"Time range to clear\".<\/li><li>Make sure \"Cookies\" and \"Cache\" are ticked.<\/li><li>Press \"OK\" to clear the browser's cache.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, in Microsoft Edge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open Edge.<\/li><li>At the same time, press CTRL + Shift + Delete.<\/li><li>From the panel that pops up, make sure to tick \"Cookies and other site data\" and \"Cached images and files\".<\/li><li>From the drop-down menu below \"Time range\", choose \"All time\".<\/li><li>Click \"Clear now\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Someone-Using-a-Gaming-Keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"Someone Using a Gaming Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-3605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Someone-Using-a-Gaming-Keyboard.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Someone-Using-a-Gaming-Keyboard-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reset_Your_Router\"><\/span>6. Reset Your Router<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the fixes above don't help you change your username successfully, I recommend that you try to reset your router. This can really help if your network connection is the culprit behind you not being able to change your username normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some routers have specific ways to be reset, you can reset most of them by unplugging them from power, waiting about a minute, and then plugging them back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Flush_Your_DNS_Cache\"><\/span>7. Flush Your DNS Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a connection problem is truly what's behind your problems with changing your Twitch username, then there's one last fix that might help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There's certain information related to how your computer is able to interact with the servers on the other end, and sometimes there can be problems when this data is cached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing what is known as the \"DNS cache\", which is where this data is stored, can help solve this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow these steps properly, you shouldn't have a problem flushing the DNS cache:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the Windows key and \"S\" at the same time to open the Search bar in Windows.<\/li><li>Type in \"Command Prompt\".<\/li><li>From the right side of this panel, choose \"Run as administrator\". Alternatively, you can right-click the \"Command Prompt\" item on the left.<\/li><li>In the window that appears, type in the following: ipconfig \/flushdns<\/li><li>Press Enter.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you see \"Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache\", you've carried this fix out successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Contact_Twitch_Support\"><\/span>8. Contact Twitch Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If all else fails, the last thing I can recommend is reaching out directly to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/help.twitch.tv\/s\/contactsupport?language=en_US\">Twitch support<\/a> to ask why you cannot change your user name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Change_Twitch_Username\"><\/span>Why Can't I Change Twitch Username?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During attempts to change your Twitch username, you might realize that it isn't possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might see that the space with your Twitch username is greyed out. For some people, pressing the edit icon to start a username change will just result in the page refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few reasons why you might not be able to change your Twitch username and they're below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Changed_Your_Twitch_Username_Recently\"><\/span>You Changed Your Twitch Username Recently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you've recently changed your Twitch username, you may find that you can't change it at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for this is that Twitch only lets you change your Twitch username once every 60 days. As a result, you'll need to wait two months from your last username change before the option will be available to you again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_Twitch_Account_Already_Has_That_Username\"><\/span>Another Twitch Account Already Has That Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying, but if you try to change your Twitch username to something that another Twitch user has already chosen, it simply won't work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, confirm that the display name you're trying to change to is still available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Username_Is_Against_Twitch_ToS\"><\/span>Your Username Is Against Twitch ToS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the usernames that Twitch users can pick, the platform has put a number of guidelines in place. This is to ensure that the Twitch community is a safe place for all Twitch users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Twitch username can be deemed to be inappropriate if it does any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Impersonates another person<\/li><li>Glorifies tragedies<\/li><li>References anything of a sexual manner<\/li><li>References hard drugs<\/li><li>Threatens violence against particular demographics<\/li><li>Makes reference to terrorist organizations<\/li><li>Uses specific registered trademarks<\/li><li>Contains slurs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the most common guidelines that you might break when you try to change your Twitch username. However, the full list <a href=\"https:\/\/safety.twitch.tv\/s\/article\/Usernames?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Young-Man-Playing-a-Computer-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Young Man Playing a Computer Game\" class=\"wp-image-3606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Young-Man-Playing-a-Computer-Game.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Young-Man-Playing-a-Computer-Game-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bugs_with_Browser_Cache_and_Cookies\"><\/span>Bugs with Browser Cache and Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the problem can be with corrupted data in your cache, or a cache that's overloaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These can cause bugs in how certain elements on the Twitch website work, including when you try to change your Twitch username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Browser-Related_Issues\"><\/span>Other Browser-Related Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides issues related to your cache, glitches and software problems with your browser can also affect whether you are successful when you try to change Twitch username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before, these types of browser problems could be avoided by using the Twitch desktop app instead, but ever since it was discontinued, the web version is the only way to access the platform on a computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Another_Twitch_User_Take_My_Old_Username_After_I_Change_It\"><\/span>Can Another Twitch User Take My Old Username After I Change It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you change your Twitch username to something new, you might wonder whether a new account can take up that same name after you, or whether other users can change their names to impersonate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good thing is that Twitch has made sure that this isn't possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after you change your username to something new, the old one will be permanently inaccessible. This is great for safety reasons and prevents new users from acting like they're you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to change the username attached to your Twitch account, but it just doesn't work, check Twitch's rules around usernames. For example, choosing a unique username, not breaking guidelines, and waiting 60 days after you switch names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, besides these, you might run into issues with using a new name due to your browser. Using a new browser, clearing its cache, accessing the website from an incognito tab, and other methods can help you solve issues with changing your username.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several factors that could prevent you from changing your Twitch username. You might have changed your Twitch username in the last 60 days, another user already has that unique username, or the new username contains forbidden words. If changing usernames doesn't work for you, there are different things you can try. 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