How to Change Your Name & Username on Duolingo

Want to change your name or username on Duolingo?

Whether you want your profile to look nicer, make it easier for friends to find you, or just start fresh, you can easily update your Duolingo profile.

I’ve changed my display name and username on Duolingo many times, so you’re in the right place.

In this guide, I’ll show you step by step how to change your Duolingo name and username on both mobile and PC.

Let’s get started!

How to Change Your Duolingo Display Name?

Changing your display name on Duolingo is easier than you might think!

Below, I’ll walk you through it step by step on both mobile and PC, with original screenshots to make it super simple.

On Mobile App (Android & iOS)

Step 1: Open Duolingo App

• First, open the Duolingo app on your phone.

Step 2: Tap on the Profile tab

• Next, look at the bottom right corner. You’ll see the Profile tab—just tap on it.

Step 3: Tap on the Settings Icon

• Then, head to the top right corner and tap the Settings gear icon (⚙️).

Step 4: Select Profile option

• Now, from the menu, just tap on Profile.

Step 5: Update your display name

• Finally, tap the Username box, type in your new name, and then tap anywhere on the screen—your username will save automatically.

On PC (Web)

Step 1: Open Duolingo website

• First, open your browser and go to the Duolingo website.

Step 2: Click the ‘More’ tab, then select ‘Settings’

• Then, click on the ‘More’ tab on the left side of the menu bar, then choose ‘Settings’ from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Type your new username

• Now, you’ll see a box labeled ‘Name.’ Just click it and type in the new name you want

Step 4: Save Your Changes

• Once you’ve typed your new name, click ‘Save Changes’ in the top-right corner—and you’re all set!

💡 Pro tip: Make your display name unique so your friends can find you easily.

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How to Change Your Duolingo Username?

Just like changing your name, you can easily update your Duolingo username too—and the steps are almost the same.

To update your Duolingo username, just follow these simple steps:

On Mobile App (Android & iOS)

Step 1: Open the Duolingo App

• First of all, open the Duolingo app on your phone.

Step 2: Tap on the Profile tab.

• Next, tap on the Profile tab at the bottom menu.

Step 3: Tap on Settings Icon.

• Once you’re on your profile page, look at the top right corner. You’ll see a settings icon (⚙️), just tap it.

Step 4: Select Profile Option

• After that, tap on the ‘Profile’ option in the menu.

Step 5: Update your username.

• Now, you’ll see a username box. Just tap it, type your new username, and then tap anywhere on the screen—your username will save automatically.”

On PC (Web)

Step 1: Go to the Duolingo website

• Open your browser and go to the Duolingo website.

Step 2: Click the ‘More’ tab, then select ‘Settings’

• Next, click on the ‘More’ tab on the left side of the menu bar, then choose ‘Settings’ from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Type your new username

• After that, you’ll see a box labeled ‘Username.’ Just click it and type in the new username you want

Step 4: Save Your Changes

• After typing your username, click ‘Save Changes’ at the top right—and you’re all done!

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your username short and simple so it’s easy to type.

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Can’t Change Your Name on Duolingo? Here’s Why

Someone asked in the comments why they can’t change their Duolingo name. If you’re running into the same problem, don’t worry—it happens a lot!

Here are the most common reasons:

1. Changed it too soon: You can only switch your name once every 30 days. If it hasn’t been a month yet, you’ll need to wait.

2. Name already taken: The username you want might belong to someone else. Try adding numbers or a fun twist to make it unique.

3. App glitches: Sometimes Duolingo’s servers have issues, and that can block changes. If that’s the case, just wait a little while and try again later.

4. Breaking the rules: Duolingo won’t allow names with bad words, hateful stuff, weird symbols, or anything that looks like you’re copying someone else.

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Wrapping Up

Changing your name or username on Duolingo is really easy. I hope this guide helped!

That’s it for this guide. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and I’ll answer them.

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