The username of any user on Discord consists of 2 parts. One is the name you enter and another half part is the numerical tag on Discord. This numerical tag is what makes all the users uniquely identifiable on the platform. You can change both of them separately on the platform. If you are unaware of how to change your Discord username, worry no more because,, with this article, we have you covered.
How to Change Your Discord Username?
As mentioned earlier, your Discord username consists of your name and a numerical tag. If you are a user with a normal account, you will only be allowed to change the name part. In order to modify and edit the numeric tag, you will require a Nitro Subscription on Discord. You can change the name part:
- On Phone
- On Desktop/PC
1. On Phone
To change your Discord Username using your phone i.e. the Discord phone app, follow the given steps:
1. Open Discord and log into your accounts.
2. Click on the ‘Profile’ icon.
3. Select the ‘Account’ option.
4. Tap on ‘Username’.
5. Edit and enter the new username you wish to set.
6. Once done, click on ‘Save’.
7. Enter your password to verify and click on ‘Done’.
8. Your username gets changed.
In this way, you can change your Discord username by using the Discord phone app.
2. On Desktop/PC
To change your Discord Username using your phone i.e. the Discord phone app, follow the given steps:
1. Open Discord and log into your accounts.
2. Click on the ‘Settings’ icon.
3. Select the ‘My Account’ option.
4. Tap on ‘Edit’ beside the username option.
5. Edit and enter the new username you wish to set.
6. Enter your password to verify and click on ‘Done’.
7. Your username gets changed.
In this way, you can change your Discord username by using Discord on your computer devices.
How to Change Your Nickname on Discord?
Along with the feature to change usernames on the platform, you can also change the nicknames on servers you are part of on Discord. If the server admin/owner has granted the permission on Discord, you can easily set your nicknames to whatever you want and appear differently without having to alter your username. To change your nickname on Discord, follow the given steps: On Phones:
1. Open Discord and visit the server you wish to change your nickname on.
2. Click on the ‘Members’ icon.
3. Click on your name and select the ‘Edit Server Profile’ option.
4. Under Nickname, enter the nickname you wish to set and hit ‘Save’.
5. The nickname gets saved.
In this way, you can change your nicknames on Discord servers using phones. On Desktop/PC:
1. Open Discord and visit the server you wish to change nickname on.
2. Click on the ‘Members’ icon.
3. Right-click on your name and select the ‘Edit Server Profile’ option.
4. Under Nickname, enter the nickname you wish to set and hit ‘Save Changes’.
5. The nickname gets saved.
In this way, you can change your nicknames on Discord servers using your computer devices.
Conclusion
Hence, by using the steps mentioned above in the article, you can now easily change your Discord Username using the phone as well as the desktop version of the app. You can also set your nickname and even the nickname of other users if you are the admin and have fun on the app. Hope this article was helpful and cleared your doubts. Feel free to leave comments in case of any queries.
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