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
- 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.
- Select the “Settings” item.
- In the new window, find the line “Alias” in the “Account” section. Tap on it.
- 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.
- When you’re done editing, tap on the checkmark to save your changes.
How to change the nickname in Telegram from a computer
- 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.
- Select the “Settings” item.
- In the new window, click on the pencil icon next to the word “Settings”.
- 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.