Quick answer
Username: User Settings > My Account > Edit next to Username (mobile: profile > Account > Username), then enter your password. Display name: User Settings > My Account > Profiles. Server nickname: right-click your name in the server > Edit per-server profile, or type /nick and a name. Your account must be verified to change your username.
Does this match what you see?
- You want a new username or display name.
- Discord says the username is taken.
- You can’t change your username again.
- The option to change your nickname is missing in a server.
Computer (browser)iPhone & iPadAndroid
Based on Discord Support’s pages on usernames and display names, changing your username, server nicknames and Display Name Styles, read on November 7, 2026.
Why this happens: the possible causes
The three names at a glance (Discord).
| Name | What it’s for | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Username | Unique ID; used for friend requests | a–z, 0–9, _ and . ; 2–32 characters; lowercase; up to 2 changes a week |
| Display name | How you appear in DMs, servers and requests | 1–32 characters; spaces, emoji and special characters allowed; change any time |
| Server nickname | Your name in one server | Needs the server’s Change Nickname permission |
- Username already takenCheck this first
Discord says no two users can share a username.
- Weekly limit reachedPossible
Discord allows up to 2 username changes per week.
- Account not verifiedPossible
Discord says your account must be verified by email or phone.
- No nickname permissionPossible
Servers can deny the Change Nickname permission.
Try these 60-second checks first
- Make sure your email or phone is verified.
- Have your password ready.
How to fix it, step by step
Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.
Fix 1: Change your username
Discord’s steps for changing your username.
iPhone & iPad
- Tap the profile tab (bottom right) > Account > Username.
- Enter your new username and your password.
Android
- Tap the profile tab (bottom right) > Account > Username.
- Enter your new username and your password.
Computer (browser)
- Open User Settings > My Account.
- Press Edit next to Username.
- Enter your new username and your password.
Discord says you can change your username up to 2 times per week, and your account must be verified by email or phone. See Discord verification required.
Did it work? Your profile shows the new username.
Did Fix 1 solve it?
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Fix 2: Change your display name
Discord says display names can be changed at any time.
- Computer: User Settings > My Account > Profiles, and edit your display name.
- Phone: tap You > Edit Profile, and edit your display name.
Nitro members can also add a Display Name Style (fonts, colors, effects) from Edit Profile. Discord says you can turn them off under User Settings > Accessibility (on mobile, the cogwheel > Accessibility).
Did it work? Your new display name shows in DMs and servers.
Did Fix 2 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 2. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Username rules, and “username taken”
- Only a–z, 0–9, underscore (_) and period (.), with no two periods in a row.
- 2 to 32 characters, and always lowercase.
- It must be unique and follow Discord’s Community Guidelines (no impersonating Discord, its staff, or other people or organizations).
- Taken? Discord suggests adding numbers, underscores or periods.
Change your nickname in one server
- Right-click your name in the member list, or your avatar or name on one of your messages, and select Edit per-server profile. Enter a nickname and press Save.
- Or type /nick followed by the new name in a text channel and send it.
- Server and friend nicknames take priority over your display name where they’re set.
Can’t change your nickname in a server
Discord says you need a role with the Change Nickname permission. If the server doesn’t allow it, the option won’t appear and /nick won’t work. Ask the server’s owner or admins to check your role’s permissions.
How to know it worked
- Your username, display name or nickname shows the way you want.
Still not working? Your next steps
- Text won’t fit? Check it against every app’s limit with our Character Counter.
- Friends can’t find your new username? See Discord friend request failed.
Official help routes
SocialAppFix can’t see or change your account. For account decisions, recovery and appeals, only the platform’s own tools can help. These links go to the official sites.
Frequently asked questions
How often can I change my Discord username?
Discord says up to 2 times per week. Display names can be changed any time.
What’s the difference between a Discord username and display name?
Your username is unique and used for friend requests. Your display name is how you appear across Discord and doesn’t have to be unique.
Why can’t I change my nickname in a Discord server?
Discord says you need a role with the Change Nickname permission; ask the server’s admins.
What characters can a Discord username have?
Discord says lowercase a–z, numbers 0–9, underscores and periods, 2 to 32 characters, with no two periods in a row.
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Sources and how we checked this guide
We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.
- Usernames and display names (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Server Nicknames (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Display Name Styles (external site, opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed 7 November 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 7 May 2027. Editor: Michael Michael. How we write and review guides.
What changed
- 7 November 2026: First published.
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