Update Instagram profile information like your name, username and email
You'll need to log into your account before you're able to update your profile information.
Update your profile information in Accounts Center
In Accounts Center, you can update your Instagram profile information including your name, username and profile picture. You can also choose to sync your profile info with your Facebook profile, if both accounts are added to the same Accounts Center.
To update your profile information:
- Tap
at the top.
- Tap See more in Accounts Center, then tap Profiles.
- Tap the profile you’d like to update.
- Tap the profile information you’d like to update (name, username or profile picture), then make the updates you’d like to make.
- Tap Save.
Note: Not everyone will be able to access this setting in Accounts Center at this time.
Update your profile information from your profile
To update your profile information:
- Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
- Tap Edit Profile.
- Type in your information and tap Submit.
Keep in mind
- If your account reaches a lot of people, your username change may need to be reviewed. If so, you'll be notified when we've completed a review. If not, your username will change immediately if available.
- Your followers may be notified of your username change.
- Some profile information isn't visible to anyone but you. This includes your email address, phone number and gender.
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