How to change your username

<h2>How to Change Your Username</h2> <p>Your username is part of your profile URL and helps visitors find you. You can change it from your account settings.</p> <h3>Steps to Change Your Username</h3> <ol> <li>Go to your <a href="/dashboard/settings" style="color: #2563eb; text-decoration: underline;">account settings</a></li> <li>Navigate to the "Profile" section</li> <li>Find the "Username" field</li> <li>Enter your new desired username</li> <li>Click "Save" to update your username</li> </ol> <h3>Username Requirements</h3> <ul> <li>Must be between 3 and 30 characters</li> <li>Can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores</li> <li>Cannot contain spaces or special characters</li> <li>Must be unique (not already taken by another user)</li> <li>Cannot be changed more than once every 30 days</li> </ul> <h3>Important Considerations</h3> <ul> <li><strong>URL Change:</strong> Your profile URL will change from slash.name/oldname to slash.name/newname</li> <li><strong>Existing Links:</strong> Any links to your old profile URL will no longer work</li> <li><strong>Social Sharing:</strong> Update any social media profiles or websites that link to your Slash profile</li> <li><strong>Email Notifications:</strong> You'll receive an email confirmation when your username is changed</li> </ul> <h3>If Your Desired Username is Taken</h3> <p>If the username you want is already taken, you can:</p> <ul> <li>Try a variation of your desired username</li> <li>Add numbers or underscores (e.g., john_doe, john123)</li> <li><a href="/help/policies-rules/request-username" style="color: #2563eb; text-decoration: underline;">Request the username</a> if you have a legitimate claim to it</li> </ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Username changes are permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you're certain before changing your username.</p>