How to change nickname on Twitch: instruction

Twitch.tv is a global platform for conducting live broadcasts dedicated to computer games, creativity, travel and other entertainment content. Any user can register a unique account and start streaming if they have the proper equipment. Here we will figure out how you can change the nickname on Twitch from your phone or computer.

Nickname change from PC

Consider the instructions for changing the nickname on a personal computer:

1. We open the official site and go from your account to the main menu, select "Settings".
2. On the page that opens, find the line "Username" and click on the "Edit" button.
3. Now enter a new nickname. If he is not busy and meets all the requirements, then a green checkmark will appear in front of him.
4. After entering the name, click "Update."
5. After that, the system will ask you to confirm the operation by entering the password from the account. If the shift is successful, you will see the corresponding window. To finally confirm the process, go to the email and follow the link that was automatically sent from Twitch.tv.

How to change nickname from phone?

The official Twitch mobile app does not have the option to change the nickname. This can only be done through a full site. But you can download Twitch.tv through a mobile browser, and then go to the full version of the site when he offers to do it.

After that, you need to follow the same steps as described above to change the nickname on “Twitch” from the phone. Remember that you will need access to email to confirm.

Conditions

Since this streaming platform is the largest resource, it has many rules. Some of them apply to changing nicknames:

1. The username must not infringe copyright and registered trademarks.
2. Nick should not help you impersonate another person.
3. The account will be liquidated if inactive for 12 consecutive months.
4. Words in a nickname should not be insults.

At the same time, Twitch management reserves the full right to change the conditions at any time.

Also, if you change your nickname, you will lose all statistics associated with the old name. However, this does not affect your subscribers and earnings. Link to the old channel will not automatically direct users to the URL with the new nickname. After the change, your old name becomes available to all other users. After changing the nickname, you can change the case of letters in the account settings.