You can change your nickname after applying for the WeChat public platform, but you must comply with relevant regulations and requirements:

The name of a personal public account can be modified twice a year (for example: January 2016 The name can be modified twice from the 1st to December 31, 2016).

Currently uncertified public accounts of enterprises, organizations, media, and governments can have an opportunity to resubmit their names during the WeChat certification process.

1. Instructions for modifying the name of a personal public account

1. Rules for setting public account names

The public platform account name can be set to 4-30 characters (1 Chinese characters = 2 characters), only Chinese, English, and numbers are allowed.

Note:

1) WeChat official account names do not support spaces or symbols and must not infringe trademark rights and cannot be the same as a successfully registered account name.

2) If the name cannot be used, there will be relevant prompts on the page, please pay attention to the page prompts.

2. How to modify the name of the official account (personal subscription account)

The name of the official account can be modified twice a year. (Example: The name can be modified twice from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016)

How to modify the name of the public account: Please log in to the WeChat public platform -> Settings -> Public Account Settings -> Name -> Modify -> Use the account owner's WeChat to scan the QR code and enter the modification page. When the modified name hits a protected word, further review is required before the modification can be successful.

After the name is changed successfully, the original name will have a protection period of 2*24 hours (i.e. 2 days). During this period, only other accounts under the same subject can be used if the unique naming rules are met. If the name and the subject are inconsistent, you need to apply for the use of the name after the expiration of the protection period.

Note:

1) If the modified name is suspected of hitting a protected word, the review time will be within 7 working days;

2) If the modified name If the protection word is not hit, you will enter a 24-hour name confirmation period. The name will be modified successfully after 24 hours. During this period, the name change can be revoked;

The modification method is as follows:

Click on the official account settings , find the name and click to modify;

To verify the identity, use the registered subject's personal WeChat ID to scan the QR code to verify that it is passed;

To agree to the agreement, click Agree and enter the next step;

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Modify the name, fill in the modified name, and click OK;

Confirm the name. The original name will have a 2-day protection period and will be released to other accounts immediately after expiration.

3. After the name is successfully modified, how long will it take for the old name to be released?

After the name is changed successfully, the original name will have a protection period of 2*24 hours (i.e. 2 days). During this period, only other accounts under the same subject can be used if the unique naming rules are met. If the name and the subject are inconsistent, you need to apply for the use of the name after the expiration of the protection period.

4. Why do I need to submit the information for review again when changing the name?

If the modified name is protected, the name can only be used after passing the review. You can provide proof of rights, authorization documents and other materials to prove that you have the right to legally use the name. If the name is passed, the name change is successful; If it fails, you need to change the name again.

5. The name of the personal subscription account has been changed twice a year. Can it be modified again in advance?

Currently, the name of a personal account can be modified twice within a year (for example: the name can be modified twice from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016). It is not possible to modify it in advance. Please wait. modification time.

6. How do fans know that I have changed my name?

After the official account completes the name change, a name change reminder will appear in the mobile phone conversation box of the official account. Fans can click on the account body to view the name change record.

You can also log in to the WeChat official account->Settings->Official account settings->Name to view the name change record.

7. If the official account name is cleared due to infringement, will it take up the twice-a-year name change count of the personal subscription account?

Currently, name changes for public accounts registered as "newly registered public accounts" and name changes due to infringement will not occupy the twice-yearly name change opportunity for personal public accounts, and there is no 24-hour confirmation period.

8. When changing the name of the official account, why does it prompt that the identity does not match?

Currently, changing the name of an individual type requires the operator to scan the WeChat code for verification. The information bound to WeChat must be consistent with the subject information bound to the official account registration. You can log in to the official account settings -> Operator to view Subject surname reminder.

9. When changing the name of the official account, what should I do if it prompts that the bank card is not bound?

Please log in to WeChat->Enter wallet->Add bank card and try again.

10. What should I do if I forget my personal information and cannot scan the QR code for verification?

The subject information of the personal official account is the personal ID card information filled in and uploaded during registration. If it cannot be verified by scanning the QR code, name change is not supported. Please contact the person in charge of the subject to scan the QR code for verification before changing the name.

2. How to change the name of a non-personal public account

1. My public account has not been certified. How can I change the name?

Currently uncertified public accounts of enterprises, organizations, media, and governments can have an opportunity to resubmit their names during the WeChat certification process;

Enterprises must be verified through the WeChat certification process/ The identity and name of the organization, and the certified name must comply with the WeChat certification naming rules.

Note:

1) The name does not support spaces or special symbols, must not infringe trademark rights and cannot be the same as a successfully registered account name;

2 ) If the name cannot be used, there will be relevant prompts on the page, please pay attention to the page prompts.

2. The official account has been certified, can the name be modified?

Currently certified accounts can have an opportunity to resubmit the name during the annual review process of submitting information. It is recommended that Check the annual review date of your account.

Note:

1) If the account has not yet reached the annual review time, it is also supported to re-verify the identity authentication and change the name in advance of the annual review. A certification review service fee of 300 yuan/time is required, and Must comply with WeChat certification naming rules;

2) The account is re-certified, and the certification status will be retained for another year based on the validity period of the original successful certification, and the use of the official account will not be affected during this period.

3. Will fans be notified if my official account is renamed?

After the account is renamed, a name change reminder will appear in the official account dialog box. Fans can click "View details" "Understood, you can also go to the "Registration Details" page to view the detailed name change record of the official account.

4. Why do organization-type public accounts need to pass certification before they can change their name?

First of all, the platform needs to confirm that the name change is initiated by the account owner to avoid unnecessary trouble for the public account. losses; secondly, for certified accounts, the name needs to be conducted by a third-party certification and audit agency to ensure that the account name is legal and compliant.

5. If the authentication name change is successful, when can the original name be released for use by other accounts?

1) Name change before May 16, 2017

After the account name is successfully changed, the original name will have a protection period of 15*24 hours (i.e. 15 days). During this period, if the naming uniqueness rules are met, only other accounts under the same subject can use the name. If the subjects are inconsistent, you need to apply for the use of the name after the protection period expires.

2) Name change after May 16, 2017

After the account name is successfully changed, the original name will have a protection period of 2*24 hours (i.e. 2 days). During this period, if the naming uniqueness rules are met, only other accounts under the same subject can use the name. If the subjects are inconsistent, you need to apply for the use of the name after the protection period expires.

6. Can the name change record be deleted or cleared?

Deleting or clearing name change records is currently not supported.

Data source: WeChat official account platform official website