How to Change your Username in IMVU

With over 6 million active members, it’s hard to come up with an original name in IMVU, the 3D social networking site that lets users generate unique avatars. Because of this, most players grow bored with their initial choice and end up scrapping their avatar altogether.

Luckily, you don’t have to start over each time you want to “rebrand.” Once you figure out how to change your username in IMVU, the sky’s the limit. In this article, we offer step-by-step instruction, along with a breakdown of the credit system.

How to Change Your Username in IMVU from the Desktop

Sadly, you can’t change your username in the IMVU iPhone app. The only way to do it is through your account page. However, you can use your web browser to access it. Here’s how:

1. Go to Safari or your chosen web browser.
2. Open your IMVU account page.
   
3. Tap the “Account Tools” tab in the top-right corner of the screen.
   
4. Select “Change Avatar Name” from the drop-down menu.
   
5. A new window will appear. Fill in the form by entering your current password and the new username in the appropriate field. Tap “Submit” after you’re done.
6. Confirm once again to change your username.

While you can’t change your username using the iPhone app, you can use it to create an account and customize your Avatar. IMVU Mobile is available on the App Store, free of charge. Here’s how to download it:

1. Tap on the App Store icon to launch the app.
2. Scroll down to the Apps Tab. Tap on the magnifying glass icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Type “IMVU” in the dialog box.
   
3. IMVU Mobile will appear as the top search result. Tap the “Get” button next to it on the right-hand side. Verify the download with your Apple ID. You can also use the Face ID or the Touch ID, depending on your configuration.
   
4. Use your Facebook account or email to register.
   
5. Customize your IMVU avatar.
   
6. Fill in the necessary information. Choose your display name and password.
   
7. Click “Join Now” to finish setting up your account.
   

How to Change Your Username in the IMVU Android App?

Just as with iOS devices, you can’t use the IMVU Android app to change your username. To do that, you have to log in to your account page in your web browser. Here’s how:

While its functions may be limited, the IMVU Mobile app is not pointless. Apart from having a less cluttered interface, it allows you to manage your account in other ways. For example, you can use it to earn or buy credits and download upgrades. Here’s how to do it:

Although changing the username is off the table, you can change your Display Name in IMVU Mobile. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the IMVU Mobile app.
   
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen.
   
3. Tap the “Edit” button next to your avatar name on the right-hand side.
   
4. A pop-up window will appear. Enter your desired display name. You can also add a new tagline in the section below.
   
5. Tap to “Save Changes.”
   

How To View Name Change History

IMVU stores all previous username changes in your account history. Here’s how you can access it:

1. Log in to your account page on www.imvu.com.
   
2. Open “Account Tools.”
   
3. Select “View Name Change History” from the drop-down menu.
   

There’s also a “Name Change Log” included on each user’s account. You can access their former Avatar names by clicking on the link.

Keep in mind that you can’t lose the “Guest­_” prefix by changing your username. To do so, you have to purchase an upgrade and officially register. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open your web browser and go to www.imvu.com.
   
2. Navigate to the menu bar at the top of the page. Click on the “Credits” tab. Select “Buy Credits” from the drop-down menu.
   
3. Under “Upgrades,” check the little box next to “Register Name.”
   
4. Choose a preferred payment method. Click “Checkout” to finalize the purchase.
   

You’re only allowed to buy the “Name Registration” upgrade once. It’s also a prerequisite for changing your avatar name in the future.

Additional FAQs

How mush is a name change in IMVU?

Before you start making any changes, there are several requirements you have to meet:

• You need to have a registered avatar name.

• The desired avatar name needs to be unique (i.e., two accounts can’t share the same name).

• There needs to have been at least seven days since your last username update.

• You have enough Name Change Tokens.

Name Change Tokens are essential if you want to change your Avatar name. You can get them from the IMVU store. Here’s how to do it:

1. Log in to your IMVU account.

2. Open the “Credits” tab in the menu bar above.

3. Choose “Buy Credits” from the drop-down menu.

4. Click the little check box next to the “Get a New Name” upgrade. Underneath the text, you’ll see the price. It’s usually around $12.99 unless there’s a special offer.

5. Choose a payment plan. There are several options available. You can use your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, JCB) or Pay Pal. Select “More Payment Options” for an alternative method.

6. Click “Checkout.”

7. A new window will appear. Enter the required billing information. Check the little box in the bottom-left corner to save your credit card number.

8. Click the “Process Store” button in the upper-right corner.

You can also buy credits using your mobile phone. The IMVU purchase will be included in your phone bill at the end of the billing cycle. It’s a quick and painless method that only takes a few steps:

1. Visit the www.imvu.com/store/phone/ web page.

2. Click on the little downward arrow to open a drop-down menu. Choose your country from the list.

3. Next, select the number of credits you want to purchase. Click on the “Buy” button under the offer that suits you.

4. Type your phone number in the corresponding field. Confirm with “Continue.”

5. IMVU will send you a text message with a confirmation PIN. Go back to the store page and enter the four digits.

6. To complete the process, click “Purchase.”

There’s no limit to how many Name Change Tokens you can buy. However, you can’t use the same credit repeatedly. That’s why you should always keep track of the number of tokens in your account. Here’s how:

1. Open your account page.

2. Navigate to the menu bar at the top of the page. Open the “Account Tools” tab.

3. Select “Change Avatar Name” from the drop-down options menu. A notification will appear containing the number of available tokens.

IMVU used to have the option to transfer Name Change Tokens from one account to another. However, since September 2016, it’s no longer allowed.

One of the few instances where you don’t have to use NC Tokens is to upgrade to a Premium Name. It’s a relatively recent feature that enables you to create unique avatar names with three characters or less. Premium names are also priced differently:

• For a two-character username, you need to have 500,000 Credits.

• For a three-character username, it’s 300,000 Credits.

• Premium Names with more than three characters are available for 150,000 Credits.

If that sounds appealing to you, here’s how to get a Premium Name:

1. Open your IMVU account page.

2. Click on the “Shop” tab in the menu bar above.

3. Choose “Premium Name” from the options menu.

4. Follow the instructions and fill in the necessary information.

What’s in a Name

IMVU allows you to change your username as many times as you like, as long as you have the appropriate amount of credits. The so-called Name Change Tokens come with a set of requirements. However, once you fulfill them, there’s no limit to how many you can buy.

Although there’s an IMVU Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices, you can only use it to edit your Display Name. Luckily, you can work around that and access your account page via the web browser app. Of course, the easiest way to go about it is to use your computer.

Do you often change your username? What’s your experience with the IMVU platform? Feel free to share your avatar designs in the comments below.