How to change your username

How to Change Your Username

Your username is part of your profile URL and helps visitors find you. You can change it from your account settings.

Steps to Change Your Username

1. Go to your account settings
2. Navigate to the "Profile" section
3. Find the "Username" field
4. Enter your new desired username
5. Click "Save" to update your username

Username Requirements

• Must be between 3 and 30 characters
• Can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores
• Cannot contain spaces or special characters
• Must be unique (not already taken by another user)
• Cannot be changed more than once every 30 days

Important Considerations

• URL Change: Your profile URL will change from slash.name/oldname to slash.name/newname
• Existing Links: Any links to your old profile URL will no longer work
• Social Sharing: Update any social media profiles or websites that link to your Slash profile
• Email Notifications: You'll receive an email confirmation when your username is changed

If Your Desired Username is Taken

If the username you want is already taken, you can:

• Try a variation of your desired username
• Add numbers or underscores (e.g., john_doe, john123)
• Request the username if you have a legitimate claim to it

Note: Username changes are permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you're certain before changing your username.