How to change your Reddit username

Changing a Reddit username is limited to the first 30 days after account creation. During this period, users can replace the automatically assigned username with a more personalized one. However, any further changes are permanently precluded once this short window closes or the user confirms their username.

The only option for users who want a different username after the 30-day period has expired is to create a new account. This creates a new account where users can select the desired username during the initial setup.

The inability to change the username after 30 days is the platform’s defense mechanism against malicious users who may use the name change for evil purposes.

How to change your Reddit username within 30 days

You can change your username on Reddit within the first 30 days of creating an account. I already mentioned this at the beginning of the article. The process is relatively simple and won’t cause you any difficulty; here’s a quick guide, with more details later in the article:

1. Log in to your Reddit account.
2. Click on your profile in the top right corner of your screen.
3. From the drop-down menu, select “User Settings.”
4. On the settings page, select the “Account” tab.
5. In the “Username” section, click on “Change.”

Changing your Reddit username on a PC: step by step

• Visit Reddit and sign in to your account if necessary.
• Then click your profile icon at the top right corner and select Profile.

• A pop-up will appear, prompting you to Change Username or Keep Username.
• To change it, click Change Username.

• Enter your new username and click Continue.

• Finally, confirm it by clicking Save Username.

Changing your Reddit username on mobile: step by step

• Open Reddit and sign in to your account if needed.
• Then tap your profile icon at the top right corner and select My profile.

• A pop-up will appear, prompting you to change or keep your username.
• Select Change Username.
• Enter your new username and tap Next.

• Finally, confirm the change by tapping Save Username.

Your new username will now appear in your profile. Remember that you cannot change it in any way now.

What does u/ and other prefixes in front of a username mean on Reddit?

On Reddit, various prefixes and notations convey specific meanings or indicate different elements. Below is a list of some common prefixes and notations on Reddit:

1. u/:  (User) This prefix is used before a username to denote a user’s profile. 
2. r/: (reddit) Placed before a term, it signifies a subreddit. Subreddits are specific communities or topic-based sections on Reddit. For example, “r/science” refers to the subreddit dedicated to discussions about science.
3. c/ or !:  (comment) is a term Used in some subreddits to denote a comment. For example, “c/123456” might be a link directly to a specific comment in a thread.
4. Karma: refers to the points a user earns by receiving upvotes on their posts or comments. It is divided into post karma and comment karma, each associated with different types of user interactions.
5. [deleted] or [removed]: Indicates that a post or comment has been deleted by either the user or the moderators. “Deleted” suggests the user removed their content, while “removed” indicates moderator intervention.
6. OP: Stands for “Original Poster,” referring to the user who created the initial post in a thread.
7. NSFW: An abbreviation for “Not Safe For Work,” used to mark content that may be inappropriate or explicit.
8. AMA: Stands for “Ask Me Anything,” commonly used in posts where someone, often notable, opens themselves up to questions from the Reddit community.

These conventions help maintain clarity and structure within the Reddit community, making it easier for users to understand and engage with content.

Reddit username, duplication, reuse.

Reddit manages username uniqueness because one particular username can only be registered once. This means that if a user has already used a particular name, another user cannot create an account with the same name.

If a username has been created, it becomes unique on the Reddit platform. Even if a user deletes their account, their name will remain unavailable for reuse by other users. This is a measure to prevent confusion and clarify identifying users on the platform. Yes, of course, this leads to the need to use Sarah1990 and similar names, but alas, this is a problem with all popular platforms: as time goes on, free easy-to-read nicknames become fewer and fewer.

How many characters can a Reddit username be?

On the Reddit platform, the username length limit ranges from 3 to 20 characters. These parameters are set to ensure the uniqueness of user IDs and maintain the platform’s structure. When choosing a username, it is important to consider this limit and strive to create a unique identifier within the specified boundaries.
Usernames can only use Latin letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and the underscore (_). Other special characters, such as @, %, #, etc., cannot be used in usernames. These restrictions are in place to ensure standardization and security on the platform.