First, you need to know that your Twitter name is different from your Twitter username. Twitter, now X, has a dedicated username for all users that can easily be identified with the Twitter account owner starting with “@” and followed by the handle or username. Twitter username is also referred to as Twitter handle on the “X” platform. So, if you are planning to change your Twitter username or handle, here is an article for you; in this article, we will consider how to change Twitter handle across all devices.
Meanwhile, changing your Twitter handle or username will not delete your followers or your tweets on the “X” platform. However, it’s advisable to first share your opinion on changing your Twitter handle with your followers so that when you change it successfully they won’t be caught unaware and this won’t have an effect on your Twitter impression or your earning on the platform.
You can give your followers 48 hours notification that you are changing your Twitter handle [but don’t reveal your proposed Twitter handle so that someone else will take advantage of it to register it before the day you propose to change the username or handle.
Your Twitter name on the other hand is your real name comprised of your first name and last name in most cases and this can be changed at any time as well. 
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How to Change Twitter Handle on Android
Simply follow the steps below to change your Twitter handle or username if you are using an Android phone.
- Launch the Twitter app [X icon] on your Android phone.
- Tap on your “Profile icon” at the top left.
- Select “Settings & Supports.”
- Choose “Settings & Privacy.”
- Click on “Your Account.”
- Tap on “Account Information.”
- Choose “Username.”
- Delete the “Old Handle” and type the “New Handle.”
- If the new “Username or Handle” is available you will see a circled green check but if the handle or username is taken or not available you will see “Username has already been taken.”
- Click on the “Done” button to save changes.
Your Twitter handle or username will change to the new one and the old handle or username will be able for other users to use or claim.
How to Change Twitter Handle on Computer
If you are using a computer you can simply follow the steps below to change your Twitter handle on x.com or twitter.com.
- Go to x.com or twitter.com
- Tap “More” above your profile picture at the bottom left.
- Select “Settings & Supports.”
- Click on “Settings & privacy.”
- Tap “Your Account” >> “Account Information.”
- Type your “Twitter password” and hit the “Confirm” tab.
- Click on “Username” under “Account Information.”
- Delete the existing “handle” and type a new one. You can also select from the suggested username.
- Hit the “Save” button.
- Click on “Authenticate.”
- Pass the “Captcha.”
Your Twitter handle or username will be changed to the new one and that’s it.
How to Change Your Twitter Handle on iPhone
If you are using an iPhone you can try this now to change your Twitter handle.
- Launch the “X” or “Twitter” app on your “iPhone.”
- Click on your “Profile” icon at the top left.
- Tap “Settings & Support” >> “Settings & privacy.”
- Select “Your Account” >> “Account Information.”
- Choose “Username” under “Account.
- You will see “Current” and “New” usernames under “Update username.”
- Type the “New Handle” and tap “Continue” from the popup.
- Tap on the “Done” button at the top right.
You will be subjected to bot verification or captcha verification. Once done the username will be set.
How to Change Twitter Name
Your Twitter name is not the same as your Twitter username. So, this part of the article explains how to change your Twitter name. If you want to change your Twitter username or handle kindly see the steps above.
On iPhone
- Open your “Twitter” app.
- Click on your “Profile” picture.
- Tap “Profile.”
- Click on “Edit Profile.”
- Select “Name.”
- Delete the name and add your new name.
- Tap on the “Save” icon at the top right.
Mobile
- Launch the “Twitter app.”
- Click on your “Profile.”
- Tap “Profile” once again.
- Choose “Edit Profile.”
- Tap on “Name” to delete it and add your new name.
- Click on the “Save” tab at the top right.
On Desktop
- Go to X.com or Twitter.com.
- Tap “Profile.”
- Choose “Edit Profile.”
- Clear your “Name” and type your “Current” name.
- Click on the “Save” tab at the top right.
Don’t forget to leave a comment if you face any problems doing any of these.