How to Change Your Pinterest Name on a PC or Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to https://www.pinterest.com in a web browser.

   You can use any web browser, such as Chrome or Safari, to access Pinterest on your computer.
   
   If you aren’t already signed in to your account, sign in now.
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   Step 2: Click Saved.

   It’s the gray person icon at the top-right corner of the screen., It’s above your name near the top-left corner of the screen (right beneath the Search bar)., It’s on the left side of the screen.
   
   This brings you to the part of the page on which you can edit both your display name and username.,, It’s the box that immediately follows “www.pinterest.com/”.
   
   Click your mouse at the end of the username, press ← Backspace or Delete to erase what’s there, then enter your new username., It’s the red button near the bottom-right corner of the page.
   
   Your new username and/or real name will update immediately.
   
   If you link to your Pinterest profile on other sites (such as Wordpress, Tumblr, or Twitter), you'll need to update your link with your brand new URL.
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   Step 3: Click the bolt icon.

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   Step 4: Click Profile.

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   Step 5: Update your first and/or last name under “Name.” If you don’t like the way your name appears here

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   Step 6: click either box

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   Step 7: press ← Backspace or Delete to remove what’s there

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   Step 8: and type in your new name.

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   Step 9: Type a new username into the “Username” box.

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    Step 10: Click Save settings.

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