Peloton doesn’t let you change your username from the mobile app on iOS or Android. The only place to do it is on the bike or treadmill’s touchscreen—even the web profile hides that option. So if you’re comfortable on the couch with your phone, you’ll need to get up and head to the hardware.
Quick Fix:
Tap your username in the bottom-left corner of the Peloton screen → “My Account” → “Username” → type the new name (1–15 letters, numbers, underscores) → Save. If the change doesn’t show up right away, reboot the bike.
What’s going on here?
Peloton links your login email, your bike/tread username, and your Leaderboard name into one field. That’s why they removed the edit option from the mobile and web interfaces—to prevent people from accidentally locking themselves out. The only official way to change it is through the touchscreen on a Peloton Bike (all generations), Peloton Tread, or Tread+ running firmware 3.11.0 or later (released January 2026).
Here’s exactly how to do it
- Turn on the bike or treadmill.
- From the home screen, tap your username in the bottom-left corner (it’s right next to the gear icon).
- Select “My Account.”
- Choose “Username.”
- Type in your new name using the on-screen keyboard (1–15 characters; only letters, numbers, and underscores allowed).
- Hit “Save.”
- Restart the device (hold the power button for 3 seconds → power it back on). Your new name should appear on the Leaderboard within 5 minutes.
Still not working? Try this
- Mobile or web profile says “Username can’t be changed here.” – That’s intentional. Ignore the message and edit it on the hardware instead.
- Name reverts after a week. – Some firmware versions cache the username. After step 7 above, avoid using the bike for at least 24 hours so the cloud sync finishes properly.
- New name too long or has illegal characters. – Peloton won’t accept anything over 15 characters or symbols. Stick to [A-Z a-z 0-9 _].
How to avoid future headaches
| Action | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pick once, commit. | Changing your username wipes your workout history on the Leaderboard. Your old PRs stay in the app but no longer link to your profile, so choose a name you’ll be happy with for years. |
| Reboot after every change. | A quick power cycle forces the bike to push the new name to Peloton’s servers. Without it, you might ride for a week before the change actually sticks. |
| Avoid underscores if you plan to share stats. | Some third-party leaderboard trackers (like PelotonRider) treat underscores as spaces. If you export your stats later, a name like “Iron_Viking_2026” becomes “Iron Viking 2026,” which can look messy. |
| Check your firmware version. | If your bike still runs 2.x firmware (common on units sold before 2024), the “Username” menu item might not show up. Update it first via Settings → Software Update → Install Now before trying the steps above. |
