Want to change your VSCO username or profile name? You can edit your Profile name (username) directly from the VSCO app or from VSCO on the web.
VSCO also lets you separately change your Title (display name) and About section, so you don’t necessarily need to change your username if you only want to update the name people see on your profile.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to change your VSCO username, profile name, Title, and About section, along with the current username rules you need to know.
Quick answer: In the VSCO app, go to Profile → three-dot menu → Edit Profile → My info → Edit next to your Profile name. Enter your new username, tap Apply, and then Save. You can also change it from VSCO on the web.
I checked the current VSCO profile-editing experience while updating this guide and compared the available options with VSCO’s current support documentation. I use VSCO myself, so the steps and screenshots in this guide are based on the current interface rather than an older VSCO layout. VSCO’s current profile-editing documentation confirms that Profile name, Title, and About can be edited in both the app and on the web.
If you are still deciding what username to use, you can also try our VSCO Username Generator for ideas.
Can You Change Your VSCO Username?
Yes. VSCO currently allows you to edit your Profile name, which VSCO identifies as your unique username.
You can make this change from both:
- The VSCO mobile app
- VSCO on the web
VSCO also separates your Profile name from your Title. Your Profile name is your unique username, while your Title is the display name shown on your profile.
This distinction is important because you may not actually need to change your username.
If you simply want to change the name displayed on your profile, changing your Title may be enough.
How to Change Your VSCO Username on the App
If you’re using the VSCO app, changing your username only takes a few steps.
- Step 1: Open your VSCO profile. Open the VSCO app and tap the Profile icon.
- Step 2: Open Edit Profile. On your profile, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Then select Edit Profile.
- Step 3: Open My info. Inside the profile editor, tap My info. You should see your current Profile name.
- Step 4: Edit your Profile name. Tap Edit next to your current Profile name. Enter the new username you want to use.
- Step 5: Apply the new username. After entering your new Profile name, tap Apply. Then tap Save to apply the change.
That’s it. Your VSCO Profile name has been updated.
VSCO’s current documentation confirms this exact app flow: Profile → three dots → Edit Profile → My info → Edit Profile name → Apply → Save.
Before you save
Take a moment to check the spelling of the new username.
VSCO has specific rules for Profile names, and the username must also be unique. I’ll explain those rules below.
How to Change Your VSCO Username on the Web
You can also edit your VSCO username from a desktop browser.
- Step 1: Open your VSCO account
Sign in to VSCO on the web and open your Account page. - Step 2: Click the pencil icon
On the Account page, click the pencil icon in the top-right corner of your profile information card. This opens the My info window.
- Step 3: Open Account Settings
In the My info window, click the lock icon to access your Account Settings.
- Step 4: Edit your Profile Name
In the My info section, find Profile name and enter your new username. Your current profile link is also displayed below it. - Step 5: Save your changes
Click Save Changes to apply your new Profile name.
VSCO’s current web interface confirms this flow for changing the Profile name.
How to Change Your VSCO Profile Name
If you’re searching for “how to change my VSCO profile name,” there’s an important terminology point to understand.
On VSCO, your Profile name is your unique username. Your Title is the display name shown on your profile.
So, if you want to change the username associated with your profile:
On the app: Profile → three dots → Edit Profile → My info → Profile name
On the web: Profile → pencil icon → My info or lock icon → Profile Name
VSCO’s current documentation defines the Profile name as your unique username.
How to Change Your VSCO Display Name
If by “name” you mean the name displayed on your profile rather than your unique username, you may want to change your Title instead.
VSCO defines the Profile name as your unique username, while the Title is your display name shown on your profile.
On the VSCO app
- Step 1: Open the VSCO app and tap Profile.
- Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu and select Edit Profile.
- Step 3: In the Profile section, find Title.
- Step 4: Enter or update your Title.
- Step 5: Tap Save.
On the web
- Step 1: Open your VSCO Profile.
- Step 2: Click the pencil icon.
- Step 3: Open the Profile section or face icon.
- Step 4: Edit your Title.
- Step 5: Click Save.
VSCO documents the Title separately from the Profile name and About section.
Which one should you change?
- Want to change your username? Change your Profile name.
- Want to change the name displayed on your profile? Change your Title.
- Want to change your profile description? Edit your About section.
How to Change Your VSCO About Section
Your About section is another profile detail you can edit.
On the app
Go to:
Profile → three-dot menu → Edit Profile → About
Enter or update your About text and tap Save.
On the web
Open your Profile and click the pencil icon.
Then open the Profile section or face icon on the right and edit the About field.
Click Save when you’re finished.
How long can your VSCO About section be?
VSCO currently says the About section must contain 140 characters or fewer.
So keep your description short and useful rather than trying to fit a full biography into it.
VSCO Username Rules in 2026
Before choosing your new username, make sure it follows VSCO’s current Profile name requirements.
According to VSCO’s current documentation, your Profile name:
- Can contain letters
- Can contain numbers
- Can contain dashes
- Must be unique
- Must contain at least 3 characters
- Cannot contain periods
- Cannot contain underscores
- Cannot contain capital letters
- Cannot contain other special characters
Examples
A username such as:
film-lover23
fits the character rules documented by VSCO.
But examples such as:
film.loverfilm_loverFilmLover
would not meet the current documented Profile name requirements because they contain unsupported characters or capital letters.
The important thing is to follow the current rules shown by VSCO rather than relying on older username guides.
VSCO Username vs. Profile Name vs. Title
These terms can be confusing, especially because people often use “name” and “username” interchangeably.
Here’s the simplest way to understand them:
| VSCO term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Profile name | Your unique username |
| Title | Your display name |
| About | Your profile description |
VSCO itself makes this distinction in its current documentation: the Profile name is your unique username, while the Title is the display name shown on your profile.
In simple terms
Want a new username?
Change your Profile name.
Want to change the name displayed on your profile?
Change your Title.
Want to change your short profile description?
Edit your About section.
Understanding this difference can save you from changing your username when all you wanted was a different display name.
What to Check Before Changing Your VSCO Username
Changing your username is easy, but I recommend checking a few things before you save the new one.
1. Check the spelling
Check your new username carefully before saving it. Make sure there are no accidental characters or typing mistakes.
2. Check the username rules
Your new Profile name must follow VSCO’s current character requirements and be unique.
3. Think about your profile identity
If you use VSCO as a photography or creative portfolio, choose a username that you’re comfortable using as part of your online identity.
4. Check places where you have shared your VSCO profile
If you’ve previously shared your VSCO profile on another website or social network, review those references after changing your username. If privacy is also a concern, remember that changing your username does not make your VSCO profile private. See our guide on how to make your VSCO account private for the privacy options VSCO currently provides.
VSCO’s sharing documentation explains that your profile URL uses your username and that you can find your profile URL through your profile’s Edit option.
If you regularly share your VSCO profile link, update those links with your current profile address after changing your username. If you need help finding or copying your updated address, follow our guide on how to copy your VSCO profile link.
What If the VSCO Username You Want Is Already Taken?
VSCO says your Profile name must be unique.
If the username you want isn’t available, you’ll need to choose another one.
If you want to see whether a particular username is already being used by another creator, you can also search for people on VSCO.
You can try a different combination of:
- Words
- Numbers
- Dashes
- A shortened version of your name
If you need ideas, you can use our VSCO Username Generator to brainstorm possible usernames.
Keep in mind that generating a username idea doesn’t guarantee that it’s available on VSCO. You’ll need to confirm availability directly on VSCO.
Can You Change Your VSCO Username Again?
VSCO’s current profile-editing documentation explains how to edit your Profile name, but it does not specify a maximum number of username changes.
Because VSCO doesn’t currently document a specific limit, I wouldn’t rely on claims from older articles saying that you can change your username only a certain number of times.
If you’re rebranding your profile, choose your new username carefully before saving it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Can I change my VSCO username?
Yes. VSCO currently allows you to edit your Profile name, which is your unique username. You can change it from the VSCO app or on the web.
2.How do I change my VSCO username on the app?
Open your Profile, tap the three-dot menu, select Edit Profile → My info, then edit your Profile name. Tap Apply and Save.
3.How do I change my VSCO username on a computer?
Open your VSCO Account page and click the pencil icon. In the My info window, click the lock icon to access your account settings. Edit your Profile name, then click Save Changes.
4.What is a VSCO Profile name?
Your VSCO Profile name is your unique username. It is different from your Title, which is your display name.
5.Can VSCO usernames contain underscores?
No. VSCO’s current Profile name requirements do not allow underscores.
6.Can VSCO usernames contain periods?
No. Periods are not allowed in VSCO Profile names.
7.Can I use capital letters in my VSCO username?
No. VSCO’s current Profile name requirements do not allow capital letters.
8.How many characters does a VSCO username need?
Your VSCO Profile name must contain at least three characters.
9.Can I change my VSCO display name without changing my username?
Yes. Your Title is separate from your Profile name, so you can edit the Title if you want to change the name displayed on your profile.
10.How long can my VSCO About section be?
Your VSCO About section can contain up to 140 characters.
11.Why can’t I use the VSCO username I want?
Your preferred username may already be in use. VSCO requires Profile names to be unique.
Final Thoughts
Changing your VSCO username is straightforward once you know where to find the setting.
On the app, go to:
Profile → three-dot menu → Edit Profile → My info → Profile name
Then enter your new username, tap Apply, and Save.
On the web, open your VSCO Account, click the pencil icon, open My info, and use the lock icon to access your account settings. From there, you can edit your Profile name and click Save Changes.
Just remember that your Profile name, Title, and About section are different profile fields. If you only want to change the name displayed on your profile, you may not need to change your username.
If you need ideas for a new username, you can also try our VSCO Username Generator before making the change.
For more tutorials, privacy guides, and feature explanations, explore our complete VSCO Guide.
