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Change your Status display name
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Your Status display name is how you want people to know you. There are a few ways to create a suitable name for your identity. You can change your display name as many times as you want. Read more about Status names on the [About your Status display name] [about-your-status-display-name] page.
What to expect
- Your name changes immediately.
- You don't lose mutual verification with your contacts.
- Your chatkey, emojihash, and identicon ring don't change.
Change your Status display name
=== "Mobile"
1. At the navigation bar, tap your avatar.
1. Tap :status-profile: **Edit profile**.
1. Tap on your name line.
1. Edit your name and tap **Save**.=== "Desktop"
1. At the navigation bar, click your avatar.
1. Select **View My Profile**.
1. Next to your current display name click :status-edit-2: **Edit**.
1. Write your new display name and click **Apply Changes**.!!! note
Only the Status Desktop or Mobile app allows you to change the display name.Common questions
Can I use my ENS name as a display name?
Yes, the Status Desktop or Mobile app allows using an ENS name instead of a text name.
Can I change display names for some of my contacts?
Yes, you can change the display name for any of your contacts.
Are there any name restrictions?
Yes, there are a few restrictions:
- You can use only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens.
- Usernames ending with
_ethand-etharen't allowed. - A display name has from 5 symbols minimum to 24 maximum.
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