{"id":32208,"date":"2024-06-12T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/?post_type=glossary&p=32208"},"modified":"2026-03-04T01:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:30:41","slug":"handle","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/handle\/","title":{"rendered":"Handle –"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When we make our social media accounts, we add a name our name through which people can identify us on social media platforms. This can be called a social media handle and is a unique identifier or username used to represent an individual, brand, or organization on social media platforms. It is typically preceded by the “@” symbol and is used to tag, mention, and direct users to specific profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How to create and change social media handles on different social media platforms –<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Instagram –<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Creating a new account –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Download and open the Instagram app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap “Sign Up.”Enter your email address or phone number, then tap “Next.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enter a username (your handle) when prompted. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. If the username is taken, Instagram will suggest alternatives or you can try another one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Complete the remaining sign-up steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Changing an existing handle –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tap “Edit Profile.”Tap the “Username” field and enter your new desired handle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Tap “Done” to save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      2. Twitter –<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Creating a new account –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Go to Twitter.com or download the Twitter app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Click “Sign Up.”Enter your name, phone number or email, and date of birth, then click “Next.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Choose a username (handle). <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. If it\u2019s taken, Twitter will suggest alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Complete the remaining sign-up steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Changing an existing handle –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Log in to Twitter and go to “Settings and privacy” from the side menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click on “Account” and then “Username.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Enter your new username in the “New” field. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. If the username is taken, you\u2019ll be prompted to choose another one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Choose and click “Save.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          3. Facebook –<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Creating a new account –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Go to Facebook.com or download the Facebook app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Click “Create New Account.”Follow the prompts to enter your information and complete the sign-up process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Your Facebook handle will be created based on your name, but you can create a custom URL later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Changing your username –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Log in to Facebook and go to your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Click “About” and then “Contact and Basic Info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. “Click “Edit” next to “Username.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Enter your desired username and click “Save Changes.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              4. LinkedIn –<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Creating a new account –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Log in to Facebook and go to your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Click “About” and then “Contact and Basic Info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. “Click “Edit” next to “Username.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Enter your desired username and click “Save Changes.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Changing your profile URL –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Log in to LinkedIn and go to your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Click “Edit public profile & URL” on the right-hand side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Click the edit icon next to your current URL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Enter your desired URL and click “Save.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  5. TikTok –<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Creating a new account –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Download and open the TikTok app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Tap “Sign Up.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Follow the prompts to enter your information and complete the sign-up process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Enter a username when prompted. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  5. If it\u2019s taken, TikTok will suggest alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  6. Tap Done and finish the signup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Changing an existing handle –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    1. Open the TikTok app and go to your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Tap “Edit profile.”Tap the “Username” field and enter your new handle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Tap “Save.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      6. YouTube –<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                      Creating a new account –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      1. Go to Youtube.com or download the YouTube app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Click “Sign in” and then “Create account.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Follow the prompts to enter your information and complete the sign-up process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      4. Your handle will be your Google username, but you can set a custom channel URL later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Changing your channel URL –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        1. Log in to YouTube and go to “YouTube Studio.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Click “Customization” from the left-hand menu, then “Basic info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. “Under “Channel URL,” click “Set a custom URL for your channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        4. “Enter your desired URL and click “Publish.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          <\/span>Tips for choosing a social media handle –<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          1. Consistency:<\/strong> Use the same handle across different social media platforms to maintain brand consistency and make it easier for people to find you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Simplicity:<\/strong> Choose a handle that is easy to remember, spell, and pronounce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Relevance:<\/strong> Ensure the handle reflects your brand, name, or the purpose of the account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          4. Uniqueness:<\/strong> Make sure the handle is unique to avoid confusion with other users.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            <\/span>Uses of social media handles –<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            1. Tagging and Mentions:<\/strong> Use handles to tag or mention other users in posts, comments, and replies. This increases engagement and connects users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Branding:<\/strong> Incorporate your handle into marketing materials, email signatures, and business cards to promote your social media presence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Searchability:<\/strong> A unique and consistent handle makes it easier for users to search and find your profile on social media platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              Other social media terms –<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                                \n
                              1. Webinar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. UI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              3. TBF<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              4. Stickers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              5. Reply Guy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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