How to Create a LINE ID

Set a LINE ID in Settings › Profile › ID. Choose carefully: in most cases you cannot change it later. Then allow others to add you by ID.

Steps

1. Open LINE and tap the settings icon on the Home tab.
2. Go to Profile and tap ID.
3. Type the ID you want and tap Check availability.
4. Save it.
5. To let people find you, turn on Allow others to add me by ID.

Before you choose

• IDs usually cannot be changed or reused once set, so avoid a typo.
• Do not include your phone number or birth date.
• Use letters, numbers and allowed symbols only.

Can't turn on ID search?

In some regions LINE requires age verification through the mobile carrier before others can find you by ID. If the option is greyed out, that is the usual reason.

Other ways to add friends

• Share your QR code from the Add friends screen.
• Send an invite link.

LINE ID and privacy

Anyone who knows your ID can send you a friend request when ID search is on. If you start getting messages from strangers, turn search off and add friends by QR code instead. You can also block and report accounts from the chat menu.

FAQ

Can I change my LINE ID?

Usually not once it is set. Choose carefully.

Why can people not find me by ID?

The "Allow others to add me by ID" setting may be off, or age verification may be needed in your region.

Do I need a phone number for LINE?

Most sign-ups use a phone number for verification.

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