Plus what happens when you change your TikTok username or profile name.
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(Pocket-lint) — TikTok has several buried features. Even if you spend hours in the app daily, you probably don’t know how to change your basic settings and preferences — such as your username and profile name.
When you create a TikTok account, you’re asked to choose a username and profile name. But what if you used your real name and no longer want it to be associated with your TikTok profile? Or maybe the name you originally chose doesn’t match the type of content you’re currently sharing. No matter the reason, it’s easy to change your username and your profile name. Here’s how.
Download TikTok on Google Play
Download TikTok on Apple App StoreWhat’s the difference between a TikTok username and profile name?
Your TikTok username is your «@» (or handle) associated with your account.
