The user chooses a nickname or pseudonym in the Telegram messenger when registering and creating an account. But what if there is a need to change it?

This is very easy to do.

How to change your nickname in Telegram in the mobile application

  1. Open Telegram, tap on the main menu button in the upper left corner, indicated by three horizontal dashes. The sidebar of the messenger will open.
  2. Select the “Settings” item.
  3. In the new window, find the line “Alias” in the “Account” section. Tap on it.
  4. Enter the desired nickname. Its minimum length must be 5 characters. You can use Latin letters, numbers and underscores. If you see a message that the name is already taken, try another option.
  5. When you’re done editing, tap on the checkmark to save your changes.

How to change the nickname in Telegram from a computer

  1. Open the web version of Telegram, click on the main menu button in the upper left corner, indicated by three horizontal dashes. The sidebar of the messenger will open.
  2. Select the “Settings” item.
  3. In the new window, click on the pencil icon next to the word “Settings”.
  4. Enter the desired nickname.

Please note that you should choose a nickname that is easy to remember – it is by it, even without knowing your phone, that other users will be able to find you in Telegram.

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