Pinterest Username Checker
Your Pinterest username forms your profile address, pinterest.com/name, which brands often print on packaging and business cards. Pinterest lets you change it from your profile settings. Check a name below, then match it against the rules in Pinterest's help center.
Pinterest username rules
| Length | Between 3 and 30 characters. |
|---|---|
| Allowed characters | Letters only, or a combination of letters, numbers and underscores. |
| Not allowed | Spaces, punctuation marks, or a name made up only of numbers. |
| Profile link | Your username becomes your profile web address, for example pinterest.com/name. |
Sources: Pinterest Help: edit your profile. Last reviewed 2026-10-13. Platforms change their rules; the linked help pages are the final word.
How to check a Pinterest username
- Enter the name using only letters, numbers and underscores. Periods and hyphens will not pass Pinterest's rules.
- This check loads pinterest.com/<name>/ and looks for a profile. Pinterest pages render heavily in the browser, and our request can come back "Blocked" or "Unknown" when Pinterest serves a generic page; a manual check settles it.
- Visit pinterest.com/<name>/ yourself. If you land on the Pinterest home page or a "couldn't find" message rather than a profile, the name is probably not in use.
- Type the name in Settings, Edit profile, Username to get Pinterest's own answer.
Pinterest username taken? What you can do
- Add an underscore between words (mia_bakes) or a short descriptor such as shop, studio or designs.
- Business accounts often add their location or product line, which also helps Pinterest search.
- If an account uses your trademark or impersonates your business, report it through Pinterest's intellectual property or impersonation report forms.
- Remember that a number-only name is never allowed, so add at least one letter to a numeric idea.
How to change your Pinterest username
- On the web, click the more-options icon at the bottom left, then Settings.
- Click Edit profile and scroll to Username.
- Enter the new name and click Save.
- In the app, tap your profile picture, then View profile and Edit profile.
Reserved and restricted names
Pinterest can remove usernames that impersonate other people or businesses or that infringe trademarks, under its Community Guidelines and intellectual property policies.
Tips
- Since your username is your profile URL, keep it close to your brand name so people can type it from a printed label.
- Update links in your website footer and shop listings after a rename so traffic keeps reaching your boards.
- If you run a business account, claim your website in Pinterest settings too; it adds trust beside the username.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Pinterest username be only numbers?
No. Pinterest requires letters, or letters combined with numbers and underscores.
Can I use a period in my Pinterest username?
No. Pinterest does not allow punctuation marks in usernames; use an underscore instead.
Does my Pinterest URL change if I change my username?
Yes. Your username forms your profile address, so the link changes with it.
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