How to change your Etsy shop name? It’s a question many sellers find themselves pondering at some point, whether you’re new to the platform or a seasoned pro. Navigating the world of Etsy can be exciting, but it’s also important to understand how to represent yourself effectively. On Etsy, you have three types of names that help shape your brand identity:
- Username: This is the name linked to your Etsy account. Although it’s public and can be viewed in your profile link (http://www.etsy.com/people/username), you unfortunately cannot change your username once it’s set.
- Shop Name: Your shop name is your storefront’s calling card and is crucial for branding. This name appears in your shop link (http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopname) and, good news—it can be changed, allowing you to pivot as your creative journey evolves.
- Preferred Name: This is a more personal identifier, making it easier for friends to recognize you on Etsy. While it can’t be a business name, it can certainly reflect who you are—just remember, changes to your name can’t be made through the mobile app, so you’ll need to hop onto your desktop or mobile browser for that.
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How To Change My Etsy Store Name
To change your Etsy shop name, follow these steps:
- Head over to Etsy.com, click shop manager.
2. Click settings.
3. Click on info & appearances.
4. Click shop name.
5. Enter your new shop name and save.
Please note that shop names can be as long as 20 characters and can’t have spaces or punctuation. You can capitalize letters in your Etsy shop name to distinguish separate words.
The name you choose becomes part of your shop URL : www.etsy.com/shop/shopname and shopname.etsy.com
What happens if I need to change my shop name again?
You’ll be able to change your shop as often as you like before opening your Etsy shop.
When your shop is live and open, you can only change your Etsy shop’s name up to five times.
How do I know if an Etsy shop name is available?
Whenever an Etsy shop name has been used on an open shop, it will not be available to use again. Please do not search for the name on Etsy since this is not an effective way to see if a shop name is disposable since it can be connected to a closed store.
The shop’s name will not appear in the Etsy search if it’s a username or a shop that has been closed.
You also can’t use a shop name that you previously used on a different account, even if that account I currently closed. Instead, you’ll be required to reopen your shop.
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What if the name for which I am the right holder is not available?
If you hold intellectual property rights for your chosen shop name and you see this shop name is currently not available, you may choose to contact the member to see if you could work something out with them.
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Thanks for such a great post. I was facing the same issue, now by the help of your article, I changed the name. Thanks again!
I am having trouble changing my shop name. I have followed your directions, however, when I get to ‘Info & Appearance’, there is no tab that lets me change the name. Help?! ????♀️
Misti