Change Your WeChat ID

This article teaches you how to change your WeChat ID after completing the initial signup process. You may only change your WeChat ID once after your account has been created.

Steps

iPhone

1. Open the WeChat app. It's the two white speech bubbles on a green background.
   • If you aren't already logged in: tap Log In, enter your phone number and password, and tap Log In.
2. Tap Me. It's in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   • If WeChat opens to a conversation, tap the back button in the top left corner of the screen first.
3. Tap Settings. It's the last option on this page.
4. Tap Account Security. This option is at the top of the Settings page.
5. Tap WeChat ID. It's at the top of the screen.
   • If tapping this option doesn't open a text field, you can't change your WeChat ID.
6. Type in a new WeChat ID. You can only do so once after downloading the WeChat app.
7. Tap Save. It's in the top right corner of the screen.
8. Tap Okay. Doing so will save your WeChat ID. You won't be able to change your WeChat ID again on this account.

Android

1. Open the WeChat app. It looks like two white speech bubbles on a green background.
   • If you aren't already logged in: tap Log In, enter your phone number and password, and tap Log In.
2. Tap Me. It's in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   • If WeChat opens to a conversation, tap ← in the top left corner of the screen first.
3. Tap Settings. It's the last option on this page.
4. Tap Account Security. You'll see this option near the middle of the Settings page.
5. Tap WeChat ID. It's at the top of the screen.
   • If tapping this option doesn't open a text field, you can't change your WeChat ID.
6. Type in a new WeChat ID. You can only do so once after downloading the WeChat app.
7. Tap Save. It's in the top right corner of the screen.
8. Tap Okay. Doing so will save your WeChat ID. You won't be able to change your WeChat ID again on your current account.

Tips

• If you need to reset a WeChat ID that you've already changed once, you'll need to close your account and start a new WeChat account.

Sources and Citations

See also

• Reset Your WeChat Password on Android
• Add Friends on Venmo on a PC or Mac
• Add a Bank Account to Venmo on iPhone or iPad
• Use the Bitmoji Chrome Extension
• Sign Out of Venmo on a PC or Mac
• Use Grindr
• Get Effects on Snapchat
• Use Venmo
• Make a Video Call on WeChat
• Use the Starbucks Card Mobile App

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