How to Find Your WeChat ID on Android: Simple Steps + More

Easy guide to using and managing WeChat’s unique usernames

If you don't know your WeChat ID, it's pretty easy to find. This wikiHow guide teaches you how to locate your WeChat ID on an Android phone or tablet. We'll also show you how to change your WeChat ID to something more personal, search for someone's WeChat ID, and answer other common WeChat ID questions.

Quick Steps

  1. Open WeChat and tap Me .
  2. Tap Settings and select Account Security .
  3. Tap WeChat ID to view your ID.
  4. Tap Change WeChat ID if you want to create a custom ID.
Section 1 of 5:

How to Find Your WeChat ID

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  1. You'll see "Me" at the bottom-right corner of WeChat. [1]
    • The WeChat ID is often referred to as your username, account name, user ID, or handle.
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  3. You'll see this near the top of your settings.
  4. If you haven't changed your WeChat ID from the default, it will be a long set of letters and numbers. If you've set a custom WeChat ID, you'll see that here instead.
    • Tapping your WeChat ID on this screen copies it to your Android's clipboard so you can paste it into texts, social media, emails, and more.
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Section 2 of 5:

How to Change Your WeChat ID

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  1. To get there, tap Me at the bottom of WeChat, tap Settings (or tap your profile photo), then select Account Security .
  2. If you qualify to change your WeChat ID, you will see a "Change WeChat ID" button here.
  3. You'll be prompted to verify your WeChat password, and then you'll see a typing field.
    • You can only change your WeChat ID once a year. If you've already changed it in the last year, you won't have the option to change it now. [2]
    • If you can't change your WeChat ID but haven't changed it in the past year, you may have performed an action that raised a security concern on your account, such as changing your password, logging in from a new device, or freezing your account. Wait a few days and try again. [3]
  4. Your WeChat ID can be between 6 and 20 characters. Avoid using your name, birth date, or any personal details in your WeChat ID. [4]
    • You'll be prompted to read and accept an important notice to continue. After you read the message and tap OK to confirm, your new WeChat ID will be active.
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Section 3 of 5:

How to Find Someone with a WeChat ID

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  1. If you know somebody's WeChat ID and want to find them on WeChat, you can search for their ID here.
    • If you don't see the +, tap Chats at the bottom first. [5]
  2. It's in the menu that popped up.
  3. Alternatively, if you don't know your friend's WeChat ID, you can search for their phone number.
  4. You'll see this button as long as you aren't already friends with this person or they haven't tightened their WeChat security to prevent people from adding them. [6]
    • If you cannot find the person you're looking for, you can invite them to WeChat.
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Section 4 of 5:

How to Delete a WeChat ID

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  1. To get there, tap Me at the bottom of WeChat, then tap Settings . If you want to delete your WeChat ID, you will need to send an account deletion request to WeChat.
    • Deleting your WeChat ID is permanent.
  2. You'll see this on the Settings menu.
  4. After you submit your request, you will be logged out of WeChat. If you do not log back in within 60 days, your WeChat account will be deleted permanently. [7]
    • If you see "Unable to Cancel," you'll be given instructions for troubleshooting the problem.
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Section 5 of 5:

Who can see my WeChat ID?

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  1. Your WeChat ID is only visible to contacts and members of mutual group chats . If a person isn't already one of your WeChat contacts, they can only view your WeChat ID if you're in a group chat together. [8]

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    Can you find my wechat? My ID is manja2510.
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    You have to find it yourself, this tutorial was made to show how to find your wechat ID on android. Follow the steps and you should be okay.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&pid=1003598&id=160526iurnbz160526yrbbym
      2. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&plat=ios&lang=en&id=1208117b2mai141024BRjYBZ
      3. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&id=120813euejvf1410232izrae&lang=en&plat=android&Channel=helpcenter
      4. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&plat=ios&lang=en&id=1208117b2mai141024BRjYBZ
      5. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&id=1208117b2mai141024BRbUFJ
      6. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&id=120813euejvf150213iqnjzf&lang=en&plat=android&Channel=helpcenter
      7. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&id=151019mr3aiv151019zfiuzi&lang=en&plat=android&Channel=helpcenter
      8. ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&id=160330i6fzu2160330fnfizf#:~:text=1.,(including%20your%20WeChat%20ID) .

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