Twitch is arguably the largest streaming platform for gamers. But, many people report that they encounter the “can’t change Twitch username” issue. If you are one of them and want to fix the issue, please continue to read the following part.
Method 1: Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
A large amount of cache and cookies in your browser is one of the reasons for the “Twitch can’t change username” issue. You can try clearing browser cache and cookies to fix it. Here I take Google Chrome as an example, and you can follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot button on the upper right corner.
Step 2: Choose More tools and click Clear browsing data.
Step 3: In the pop-up window, set Time range to All time. Check the Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files options. Then click Clear data.
After that, Restart your browser and check if the “can’t change Twitch username” issue has been fixed or not. If not, try the next solution.
Also see: How to Clear System Cache Windows 10 [2020 Updated]
Method 2: Open Twitch in Incognito Mode
When you meet the “can’t change Twitch username” error, you can try to change the name in Incognito mode in Google Chrome. You need to click the three dots icon on the top right corner of Google Chrome. Then select the New incognito window from the drop-down menu.
This post — How to Turn On/Off Incognito Mode Chrome/Firefox Browser provides more details for you.
Method 3: Change Username from Settings
When you can’t change Twitch username, you can also try to change it from Settings. You can follow the steps below to do that:
Step 1: Log in to Twitch. Go to Your account settings.
Step 2: Select the Edit button and write your new username.
Step 3: If that username is available you will see a green checkmark. Then, click the Update button.
Step 4: After that, enter your Twitch password to verify, and you’re good to go.
Then, you may change Twitch username successfully. Your username and channel URL will be updated immediately. Your followers and subscribers will not change like you have to create a new account. They will only see your new name.
If you still can’t change it, here is the last solution for you.
Method 4: Try Another Browser
If you still encounter the “Twitch change username not working” issue, it’s recommended you to try another browser. Now, the “can’t change Twitch username” issue should be fixed and you can change it successfully.
However, you cannot change your name at any time. After you change your username, you will no longer be able to use it for 60 days.
Final Words
To sum up, this post has shown 4 ways to fix the “can’t change Twitch username” issue. If you come across the same error, try these solutions. If you have any better solution to fix, you can share it in the comment zone.
Originally published at https://www.minitool.com on July 28, 2020.
