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Edit email on PayPal.me

### Editing Your PayPal.me Username: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hello everyone,

Today, I will walk you through the process of changing or editing your PayPal.me username. For many, PayPal.me is a convenient and personalized way to accept payments online, whether it’s for your business, a fundraising effort, or even selling personal items. However, sometimes you might find the need to change your username for various reasons. In this case, we’ll use the example of someone wanting to change their username from “simplyyolie” to “yolie0301.”

#### Step 1: Logging in to Your PayPal Account
First and foremost, head over to the [PayPal login page](https://www.paypal.com/signin) and sign in to your account using your email address or phone number along with your password.

#### Step 2: Navigating to Your Profile
Once logged in, you will be directed to your PayPal dashboard. Look for the menu on the left sidebar and click on “Profile.”

#### Step 3: Finding Your PayPal.me Settings
In your profile settings, you should see an option labeled “PayPal.me Username” or something similar. Click on this to open the settings related to your PayPal.me link.

#### Step 4: Changing Your Username
Here’s where you need to change the username. Unfortunately, PayPal doesn’t allow you to simply change your username directly from here, you will need to create a new one instead. If you see the text stating that the username is already in use or not available, it’s most likely because you’re trying to reuse an old one or a username currently taken.

To change your username, you’ll need to follow these steps:
1. Click on “Create a new PayPal.me username.”
2. In the new window or pop-up, enter the new username you wish to use (in this case, “yolie0301”).
3. Review the guidelines for creating a PayPal.me username to ensure your choice complies with PayPal’s policies. These can include no illegal characters, avoiding any profanity, and ensuring it’s not too generic.
4. Click on “Check availability” to see if your desired username is free. If so, finalize it by clicking “Save.”

#### Step 5: Redirecting Old Username (Optional)
If you wish to keep your old username active to redirect to your new one, you can follow these steps:
1. Go back to the PayPal.me settings.
2. Find the section for “Manage your PayPal.me username.”
3. Select the old username you wish to keep and click on “Edit.”
4. Choose “Redirect to another PayPal.me username” and fill in your new username.
5. Click “Save.”

#### Important Notes:
– Remember, you can only use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores in your PayPal.me username.
– Changing your PayPal.me username doesn’t affect your ability to receive payments. It simply updates the public-facing part of your PayPal.me URL.

#### Conclusion
Updating your PayPal.me username might not be as straightforward as simply clicking an edit button, but with these steps, it’s a manageable process. Always ensure that your new username is memorable and in line with PayPal’s guidelines for better interaction.

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, PayPal’s support resources are always available for help. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them if needed.

Feel free to reach out in the comments if you have any questions or need clarification on any steps.

Happy editing!

*(Disclaimer: PayPal’s interface and procedures may change over time, so always double-check current instructions on PayPal’s official website.)*