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TikTok has evolved in the years since it was once Musical.ly. Now,Detective Archives instead of being purely a place for creators to make short videos lip syncing to music, the app is full of comedians, artists, dancers, singers, educators, and more.

Moreover, TikTok recently began testing a new tool for brands to recruitemployees on the app, and users have begun using it for creative job applications, online networking, hunting for gig work, and more. Since the username is how people on the app find you or tag you, you might find yourself in a situation where you want to change your username for professional reasons. Or maybe you just want to shake things up.

It's important to remember that changing your username will also change your profile link, so if you have that posted anywhere, you'll want to update it. You can also only change your TikTok username once every 30 days. If you're still interested in changing it up, though, here's how:

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1. Go to your profile

The first step for changing your username is to navigate to your profile. Credit:

After you open the app, navigate to your profile by clicking the "Me" button on the bottom right of the screen. Here, you'll see the videos you've uploaded and liked, and can check out your drafts.

2. Edit profile

When you navigate to edit your profile, you can add loads of links, change your nickname, and, you guessed it, change your TikTok username. Credit:

On your profile page, below your followers and following but above your bio, there's an edit profile button next to an Instagram button. Click "edit profile."

3. Change your username

To change your TikTok username, you have to save it as something that follows the rules: It must include only letters, numbers, underscores, and periods. Credit:

Click your username and you'll be taken to a page that lets you try out other usernames. Each username must include only letters, numbers, underscores, and periods, but periods can't be put at the end of the username.

4. Save it

Once you save your new TikTok username, you can't change it for another 30 days. Credit:

Once your username both fits all of that criteria and isn't used by someone else, you'll get a green check mark next to your username. When you're all set with your new username, click save on the top right. You'll be prompted with a popup that asks if you're sure, since you can only change it every 30 days. Click Set username.

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