Alt Account
A secondary social-media account used for a different audience, topic, or identity.
“He uses an alt account for art so it stays separate from school posts.”
Alt accounts may be private, anonymous, niche-focused, or simply less polished. Unlike a burner, an alt can be long-term and openly connected to its owner.
Alt shortens alternate. The term became common in gaming, forums, and social media as users maintained multiple identities.
alt
The common shortened form.
secondary account
A neutral equivalent.
side account
Another casual term.
What is an alt account?
A secondary account separate from a person's main profile.
Is an alt the same as a burner?
Not always; burners are usually more temporary or anonymous.
Why do people make alts?
For privacy, hobbies, testing, fandom, or separate audiences.