Introduction
Are you fed up with your current TikTok username and want to change it? TikTok has a straightforward process for changing your username. With the global version of the app, called Douyin, the process involves a few extra steps, but we have an easy solution for that too.
The TikTok Username Change Process
The first step in changing your TikTok username is to open the app and click on ‘Me’ located at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Next, click on the ‘Edit Profile’ option. Once you do that, you will see an option to change your username. Upon entering your new username, TikTok will evaluate it for availability, and if it’s available, you can click on the save button to confirm the change.
Note that if your chosen username isn’t available, TikTok will suggest some similar usernames that are available. Also, you can change your username only once every thirty days.
The Douyin Username Change Process
Changing your username on Douyin is a little more complicated, but not so much that you’d need to worry about it. First and foremost, Douyin is the Chinese version of TikTok, although it is available internationally as Douyin Global. The platform has seen a lot of growth in recent years, which has led to a significant number of users wanting to change their usernames.
To change your Douyin Global username, you’ll need the help of someone in China. Your Chinese friend or colleague can follow the steps below:
Open Douyin and tap on your profile page.
Click on the small gear icon (‘Settings’).
Select ‘Account and security’ (账号与安全).
Click on ‘Change mobile number’ (更换手机号).
Enter your friend’s Chinese mobile number, and they will receive a verification code.
Enter the verification code in the app, and your friend’s account will be associated with your mobile number.
The last step is for your friend to change your username via the settings menu.
The Solution: Using Douyin on TikTok
If you don't have anyone in China to help you change your Douyin Global username, there is a straightforward solution. With the new TikTok Douyin version, users outside of China can access features previously only available in China.
To use Douyin on TikTok, you will need a TikTok account. Next, change your app version to the Chinese version of TikTok. Go to your profile, click on ‘Me,’ which will show your profile. Then click ‘Edit Profile,’ and you will be able to change your TikTok username from there. After changing your username, you can switch back to the international version of the app by logging out and logging back in again. The feature to change your username will still be available in the international version.
Conclusion
The process of changing your TikTok username is easy, and with the solution above, changing your Douyin Global username is now possible without the need for a Chinese friend. So go ahead and change your username to something that you love!
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