How Can I Change My PayPal Username? (The Ultimate Guide)

Paypal has become a go-to for online money transfers. It’s simple, secure, and easy to use! But sometimes, you need to make changes – like changing your username. So, how do you do that? Well, we’ve got the ultimate guide to help you understand how to change your PayPal username quickly and easily. So, keep reading to learn more!

Can I Change My PayPal Username?

When we talk about changing your PayPal username, we’re actually referring to your PayPal.Me link. You can use this unique URL to get paid easily and securely without sharing your email address.

The bad news is that once you create your PayPal.Me link, you won’t have the option to change or delete it. Since this link is a unique identifier, PayPal wants its users to have a consistent and reliable way to find each other. Constant changing in usernames can create confusion and make it hard to find people. 

The good news, however, is that you can hide your PayPal.Me link if you don’t want it to be seen publicly. We break down all the steps in the following sections.

Where Can I Find My PayPal Username?

If you want to find your PayPal username, you can log into your PayPal account and head over to your profile. Look for the profile icon that looks like a person (it’s located in the top right-hand corner of your screen) and click on it. Here, you’ll be able to see your PayPal account details, including your username. It should look something like “@YourUsername.”

It’s important to note that this is not the same as your email address (i.e., [email protected]), which you use to log in to PayPal. So,  if you want to change your username, you’ll need to focus on the one in your profile.

What If I Can’t Find My Username?

If you don’t see your username listed in your profile, you likely didn’t set up a PayPal.Me link in the first place when you created your account. Since this feature is optional, you might not have chosen to use it. But no worries, as you can still create a PayPal.Me link. The next section will tell you how. 

How Can I Create My PayPal Username?

Creating a username is easy! There are actually two ways to go about it. 

The easiest one is via PayPal.me. All you have to do is to go to the website, click “Create Your PayPal.Me Link”, log into your account, and follow the instructions. Once that is done, you should be able to find your username in your PayPay account information.

The second way is through your PayPal account. Here’s what the process looks like: 

1. First, log in to your PayPal account. 
2. Next, find the “Personal Profile” tab and click on the button labeled “Get Started.” 
3. On the next page, you will see the option“Choose your link.” Click on it. 
4. Then, type in the name you want to use. It should be unique, so adjust it if necessary. 
5. Finally, click “Next,” and your PayPal.me link will appear, with an option to “Accept and create” at the bottom of the page.
6. Click on “Accept and create” to confirm the new link.
7. And that’s it! You can now see the new username in your PayPal profile. 

How Can I Change My PayPal Username?

Since we’ve already established that there is no way to change your PayPal name after creating it, the only way to get rid of it is to hide it.  

To do this, go back to your PayPal account and click on the “Personal Profile” tab. There, you will see your username and be able to update information if needed. Among the options, you will find a toggle button that says “Profile status – on.” This means your link is visible, and anyone can access it. 

To hide it, simply switch the toggle to “off,” and no one will be able to find your link. Then, you will be prompted to confirm your decision and click the “Save” button. 

Plus, this decision is not final, so you can always switch it back on and reactivate it at any time you want.

How Can I Reactivate My PayPal Username?

Reactivating your PayPal username is just as easy. All you have to do is go back to the “Personal Profile” tab and switch the toggle button on the “Profile status” back to “on.” Then, click the “Save” button, and your link will be visible again. 

Is My PayPal Username My Email?

It’s easy to confuse them, but your PayPal username is not the same as your email address. The first one is used to create a personalized link for your account, while your email address is the one you use to log in. 

The at-sign (@) before the username can be deceiving since it looks like an email, but it’s just part of your PayPal.me the link. 

Is It Safe to Share My PayPal Username?

It is completely safe to use your PayPal.Me link. This link is designed to keep your information secure by only allowing people to access your account by entering the unique username attached to it.

When you give people your link, they won’t see any of your private information, like your phone number or email address, on it. Instead, they will just be able to send payment directly to your PayPal account. 

Plus, you always have the option to hide it if you want to. 

Conclusion

So, there you have it! Even though changing your PayPal username is impossible, you can make it invisible if you don’t want to use it. And if you don’t have one yet, you can easily create it by following the steps above. 

We hope this guide provided you with a better understanding of PayPal usernames and how they work. Good luck!