How to Remove or Change a Public Display Name on Etsy

Co-authored by Peggy Carlton

Last Updated: March 12, 2024

If you provide your name when you sign up with Etsy, it will be displayed on your public profile. It's also accessible to search engines. Luckily, it's easy to make a name change request through Etsy. Our guide will walk you through the process of changing or removing your name in just a few simple steps!

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Go to the Etsy Sign In page and sign in using the email or username and password associated with your account.
Click the “Your Account” link in the upper right corner of the page followed by the “Public Profile” option from the context menu.

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Note: All name changes are subject to review by Etsy’s Support Team, however name removals are posted instantly.

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Is Etsy a great platform for selling?

Peggy Carlton
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Peggy Carlton is a Leather Expert based in Tacoma, WA. In 2005, she founded PeggySueAlso Leather, a cutting edge leather seller and one of the largest sellers on Etsy. PeggySueAlso Leather buys from some of the largest and best tanneries in the world, and were the first to offer more niche sizes to support a wider range of clients from shoe makers, to earring makers, to bag makers, and more. PeggySueAlso Leather carries around 165,000 sq ft of leather in stock, with unique offerings like digitally printed leather and custom orders.

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Etsy is a good platform for selling, especially if you’re looking to simplify your operations. One of its biggest strengths is how it handles the administrative tasks for you. For example, Etsy helps track your inventory. This feature is a huge help if you have a wide variety of products, like various types of leathers or items that are difficult to manage manually. Another great benefit, in my opinion, is that Etsy takes care of sales tax across all the states, saving sellers like us the hassle of navigating certain complicated tax rules.

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How do I change my shop name on Etsy? There should be a space between words, and it won't let me.

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Etsy does not allow spaces between words in the shop name. To change your name, from your dashboard page over in the left hand column click on "Settings". Click on "info and appearance". One of the first options on that page is to change your shop name.

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You must have an account and register as a seller using a valid credit card or payment option before listing items in your Etsy shop.

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