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How to Change Your Instagram Username, Name or Profile Picture (and Why It Won’t Change)

You can change your Instagram name, username and profile picture from Edit profile or from Accounts Center. Meta says some people now see Meta Account settings instead of Accounts Center, so the menu names may differ slightly on your account.

Reviewed 4 min read 3 fixes Disabled & restricted accounts

Quick answer

On the app, go to your profile and tap Edit profile, change the field, then tap Done. Or tap Menu > Accounts Center > Profiles, pick your profile and edit your name, username or profile picture. Meta says a username change may need to be reviewed if your account reaches a lot of people. Otherwise it changes straight away, if the username is available. Your followers may be notified.

What do you want to do?

Does this match what you see?

  • You want a new username, display name or profile photo.
  • Your username change says it’s being reviewed.
  • You can’t find the profile options in Accounts Center.
  • The username you want isn’t available.

iPhone & iPadAndroidComputer (browser)

Based on Instagram Help “How to change your Instagram profile information” (computer, Android, iPhone and Instagram Lite tabs, supplied by the site owner). You must be logged in.

Why this happens: the possible causes

Why a profile change may not go through as expected.

Problem and what to do
ProblemWhat to do
Username change “under review”Wait for Meta’s notice
Username isn’t availableTry a variation
No profile option in Accounts CenterUse Edit profile instead
Can’t log in to make the changeInstagram login help
  • The username change is being reviewedCheck this first

    Meta says that if your account reaches a lot of people, a username change may need to be reviewed, and you’ll be notified when the review is complete.

  • The username is already in useCheck this first

    Meta says a new username only changes straight away if it’s available.

  • Accounts Center doesn’t show the option yetPossible

    Meta says not everyone can access this setting in Accounts Center at this time.

  • You’re not logged inLess likely

    Meta says you need to log into your account before you can update your profile information.

Try these 60-second checks first

  • Make sure you’re logged in to the account you want to change.
  • Meta says to make sure your username is what you want before you apply for a verified badge, because once verified you may not change it.

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 it from Edit profile (iPhone and Android)

Safe & reversible2 miniPhone & iPadAndroid

This is the quickest route in the Instagram app.

  1. Tap Profile or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
  2. Tap Edit profile.
  3. Type in your new information, then tap Done.

Did it work? Your profile shows the new name, username or picture.

Fix 2: Change it in Accounts Center (iPhone and Android)

Safe & reversible3 miniPhone & iPadAndroid

Meta says Accounts Center lets you update your name, username and profile picture, and sync them with your Facebook profile if both accounts are in the same Accounts Center.

  1. Tap Profile or your profile picture in the bottom right.
  2. Tap Menu in the top right.
  3. Tap Accounts Center, then tap Profiles.
  4. Tap the profile you want to update.
  5. Tap name, username, profile picture or avatar, and make your changes.
  6. Tap Done.

Meta says not everyone can access this setting in Accounts Center at this time. If you don’t see it, use Edit profile instead.

Did it work? The updated details appear on your profile.

Fix 3: Change it on a computer or Instagram Lite

Safe & reversible3 minComputer (browser)Android

These are Meta’s steps for instagram.com and the Instagram Lite app.

  1. Computer, Edit profile: click your profile picture on the left, click Edit profile, type your changes, then click Submit.
  2. Computer, Accounts Center: click More in the bottom left > Settings > See more in Accounts Center > Profiles. Choose your profile, change your name, username or profile picture, then click Done.
  3. Instagram Lite: tap Profile or your profile picture in the bottom right > Menu in the top right > Settings > Accounts Center > Profiles. Tap your profile, update your name, username, profile picture or avatar, then tap Save.

Did it work? Your profile shows the change.

Username under review, follower notices and what stays private

  • Meta says if your account reaches a lot of people, your username change may need to be reviewed, and you’ll be notified when the review is complete. Otherwise your username changes immediately if it’s available.
  • Meta says your followers may be notified when you change your username.
  • Meta says your email address, phone number and gender aren’t visible to anyone but you.
  • Meta says if your Facebook and Instagram accounts in Accounts Center share the same first and last name, it could help people find you more easily through recommendations.

How to know it worked

  • Your profile shows the new name, username or profile picture, or you’ve had a notice that your username is under review.

Still not working? Your next steps

  1. Can’t log in to make the change? See Instagram login help.
  2. Someone else changed your username or details? See Instagram hacked account.
  3. Name not matching between Facebook and Instagram? See Facebook and Instagram not linking.

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 do I change my Instagram username?

Go to your profile, tap Edit profile, type your new username and tap Done. Or use Menu > Accounts Center > Profiles.

Why is my Instagram username change under review?

Meta says that if your account reaches a lot of people, a username change may need to be reviewed. You’ll be notified when the review is done.

Does Instagram tell my followers when I change my username?

Meta says your followers may be notified of your username change.

Can people see my email or phone number on Instagram?

Meta says your email address, phone number and gender aren’t visible to anyone but you.

Can I change my username after getting verified?

Meta says that once your account is verified, you may not change its username, so set it before you apply. See our verified badge guide.

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.

  1. How to change your Instagram profile information (external site, opens in a new tab)Instagram Help Center · checked 21 October 2026
  2. What can you do if an Instagram username is already claimed but seems inactive (external site, opens in a new tab)Instagram Help Center · checked 21 October 2026
  3. Verified badges (external site, opens in a new tab)Instagram Help Center · checked 21 October 2026

Last reviewed 28 October 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 28 April 2027. How we write and review guides.

What changed
  • 28 October 2026: First published.

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