How to Change Your Name on Twitter

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Have you decided you want to change your name on your X, formerly known as Twitter account? Fortunately, the process for updating your name is very easy and can quickly be accomplished on either the mobile app or through a desktop computer.

If you want to change your X handle, check out our article on How to Change Your X Username.

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    I made a new account to change my name, then realized I didn't need to and deleted it. Now it is saying the name is taken when trying to change the name of my original account.
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    Look up the name you want your account to be, and see who has taken it. If it isn't your account, and the person doesn't want to give up their username, simply make some alterations to it. If it is your account, just go back to that account, and either change the name of it or make sure you deleted it properly.
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