How Do I Change My Username On Peloton App?
You can’t change your Peloton username from the mobile or web app—you must use the touchscreen on a Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, or Tread+ with firmware 3.11.0 or later (released January 2026).
To change your username, tap your username on the device screen → “My Account” → “Username” → enter a new name (1–15 letters, numbers, underscores) → Save, then restart the device.
Wait, why is this so complicated?
Peloton consolidates your login email, bike/tread username, and Leaderboard name into one field, which is why the edit option was removed from mobile and web interfaces—to prevent users from accidentally locking themselves out.
Here’s the thing: as of 2026, the only official way to change your username is through the touchscreen on a Peloton Bike (all generations), Peloton Tread, or Tread+ running firmware 3.11.0 or later. They removed the option from mobile and web profiles after too many people locked themselves out by changing usernames without realizing it would break their login. According to Peloton’s support site, editing your username on the hardware ensures the change syncs properly with their servers—something the app couldn’t always guarantee. If you're curious about how username changes can affect other systems, you might want to read about why system changes sometimes trigger unexpected reactions.
Fine, show me the exact steps
To change your username, turn on your Peloton device, tap your username in the bottom-left corner, select “My Account,” then “Username,” enter your new name (1–15 characters, letters/numbers/underscores only), tap “Save,” and restart the device.
- Power up your Peloton Bike or Tread.
- On the home screen, tap your username (it’s bottom-left, right next to the gear icon).
- Choose “My Account.”
- Select “Username.”
- Type your new name using the on-screen keyboard. Remember: 1–15 characters max, and only letters, numbers, and underscores work.
- Hit “Save.”
- Restart your device (hold the power button for 3 seconds, then power it back on). Your new name should show up on the Leaderboard within 5 minutes.
Skip the restart, and your new username might not sync to the cloud. I’ve seen riders go days with the old name showing up. Peloton ties your username directly to your workout history, so that reboot isn’t optional—it forces the update. For more tips on managing usernames across platforms, check out our guide on changing usernames in other systems.
Still not working? Here’s what to check
If you see “Username can’t be changed here,” just ignore it and edit the name on the Peloton hardware instead—this is expected behavior as of 2026.
- Username reverts after a week. Some older firmware versions cache the username. After saving, don’t touch your bike for at least 24 hours to let the cloud sync finish properly.
- New name too long or has illegal characters. Peloton won’t accept anything over 15 characters or symbols. Stick to letters, numbers, and underscores only.
- Username menu item missing. If your bike still runs older firmware (common on units sold before 2024), update it first via Settings → Software Update → Install Now. You can also learn more about how firmware updates work in our article about system changes and their impacts.
Before you do anything else, check your device’s firmware version. Older units often don’t even show the “Username” option in the menu.
How to make this easier next time
Pick a username you’ll stick with, reboot after every change, avoid underscores if you share stats, and keep your firmware updated to prevent sync issues.
| Action | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pick once, commit. | Changing your username erases your Leaderboard history. Your old PRs stay in the app, but they no longer link to your profile. Choose a name you’ll keep for years. |
| Reboot after every change. | A quick power cycle forces the device to push the new name to Peloton’s servers. Without it, the change might not sync for days. |
| Avoid underscores if sharing stats. | Third-party trackers like PelotonRider may treat underscores as spaces. A name like “Iron_Viking_2026” could export as “Iron Viking 2026.” |
| Check your firmware version. | If your bike runs 2.x firmware (common on pre-2024 units), the “Username” menu item may not appear. Update via Settings → Software Update → Install Now first. |
David Okonkwo holds a PhD in Computer Science and has been reviewing tech products and research tools for over 8 years. He's the person his entire department calls when their software breaks, and he's surprisingly okay with that.