how to change nickname on discord

You can easily change your nickname on Discord via the server settings menu.
However, if you want to have a more far-reaching impact, you may instead want to change your username, which will be used for all servers on Discord.
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In real life, nicknames have a way of sticking with us — even if we don't necessarily love them.

But on Discord , nicknames are a choice built into the many options users have for customizing their experience on the platform.

For those who are interested, here's how to change your nickname on Discord (you can also change your username if you want to use the same name across multiple servers).

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How to change your nickname on a Discord server

1. Log into your Discord account on your Mac or PC and navigate to the desired server in the left sidebar.

2. Click the area with the server name and a down-carrot.

3. Select "Change Nickname."

4. Enter your desired nickname in the pop-up then click "Save."

Alternatively, if you don't mind a more public process, you could use the slash command "/nick" followed by your desired nickname, within a chat for that server, to more quickly change it.

How to change your username on Discord

You can also change your username for all servers instead of changing only your nickname for a particular server.

1. Open Discord and log into your account, if needed.

2. Select the gear icon, located in the bottom-left section of the screen, just below your current username.

3. Click "Edit" next to your username information.

4. Enter your new username and current password in the corresponding fields, then click "Save."

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Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at@devondelfino.