You can't. Only Donators/VIP users (cost 10BTC and 50BTC respectively) can change their username.
Imagine spending BTC10 just to get a "better" username at a forum...
Topic: Could we change username (Read 409 times)
Imagine spending BTC10 just to get a "better" username at a forum...
I have been following this topic and I must say, I'm disappointed that I can't change my username from the replies I have read above unless I become a donator/VIP. Before now, I was thinking about changing my username from CryptopreneurBrainboss to just Brainboss. Guess I'm stuck with that and the next option (creating an alt account) isn't the best either. I understand that it's for security measures so I'm not that mad about it. Just hoping maybe Bitcointalk will grow to a stage just like facebook and twitter, users can change username even though it's a one time event. Fingers-cross
Bitcointalk has its own security purposes that's why if you want to change your username you'll be needed to pay for the extra charges as what other users said, besides if this might happen for free only then maybe there's a lot of users which just like an ad bots spamming here in this thread without knowing who was it. This security purposes helps a lot here in this forum in order to prevent having so many accounts and if the mods caught you having an alt accounts there is a possibility that all of your Alts included your main will excluded in this forum because you're violating their rules. 
okay i'm trying to get used to this username which i'll never like huh..
Your account is 1 month old and only has 3 posts (all 3 are in this thread, where you asks to change your username).You literally have nothing to lose, so why don't you just create a new one?
okay i'm trying to get used to this username which i'll never like huh..
I have been following this topic and I must say, I'm disappointed that I can't change my username from the replies I have read above unless I become a donator/vip. Before now, I was thinking about changing my username from CryptopreneurBrainboss to just Brainboss. Guess I'm stuck with that and the next option (creating an alt account) isn't the best either. I understand that it's for security measures so I'm not that mad about it. Just hoping maybe Bitcointalk will grow to a stage just like facebook and twitter, users can change username even though it's a one time event. Fingers-cross
Actually most forums I know of don't even allow changing of usernames due to complications.
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I have been following this topic and I must say, I'm disappointed that I can't change my username from the replies I have read above unless I become a donator/vip. Before now, I was thinking about changing my username from CryptopreneurBrainboss to just Brainboss. Guess I'm stuck with that and the next option (creating an alt account) isn't the best either. I understand that it's for security measures so I'm not that mad about it. Just hoping maybe Bitcointalk will grow to a stage just like facebook and twitter, users can change username even though it's a one time event. Fingers-cross
Go ask theymos if he agree to change your username to the desired username you want but don't expect too much of no expense will be required for the changes in your account but if you don't want any cost at all then it's impossible to change your username. If you really want an accouny with the desired username then the best choice will be to create new account for it to happen. Take Note: Creating new account is highly discouraged in this forum but it's not against the rule and sometime when creating account it needs you to pay a certain amount if your IP is used in evil ways even if it's not.
<...> This got me curious if you will be changing your name will your old name "OgNasty" be available to be registered to a new user? Or your previous name will just be stored just for you so that you can re-use it? Because if its the former I don't think its a wise decision on changing your name when your name itself has a good reputation in the forum and is involved in a lot of transactions.
I think that it is indeed reserved and made non-available to new registrants. Back in 2016, achow101 changed his username from "knightdk" (see Account name change: knightdk --> achow101).Now if I:
- Search for knightdk in @Piggy’s full database dump, it renders no user account.
- Search for knightdk on the forum Search for Members it returns achow101.
- Try to create an account with knightdk the I get an error message stating "(knightdk) This name is already in use by another member."
Bu the way, this is a case that is an exception for being neither a VIP nor a Donator.
This fact is interesting. Thanks for sharing.
<...> This got me curious if you will be changing your name will your old name "OgNasty" be available to be registered to a new user? Or your previous name will just be stored just for you so that you can re-use it? Because if its the former I don't think its a wise decision on changing your name when your name itself has a good reputation in the forum and is involved in a lot of transactions.
I think that it is indeed reserved and made non-available to new registrants. Back in 2016, achow101 changed his username from "knightdk" (see Account name change: knightdk --> achow101).Now if I:
- Search for knightdk in @Piggy’s full database dump, it renders no user account.
- Search for knightdk on the forum Search for Members it returns achow101.
- Try to create an account with knightdk the I get an error message stating "(knightdk) This name is already in use by another member."
Bu the way, this is a case that is an exception for being neither a VIP nor a Donator.
VIP’s can add a custom title, but I believe Donators (10BTC) and VIPs can both change their display names, which is what OP is I’m sure referring to when he says username. I say this because I have the ability to change mine.
Got it. I actually knew that but mixed up the permissions for each donation group.Fixed.
It seems like the new user isn't ban evading and is just having trouble remembering his/her old username so I think he/she is still eligible to create a new account as it is a cheaper alternative compared to becoming a VIP or donator. If you won't be constantly changing your name I think creating a new account is the best option for you OP.
VIP’s can add a custom title, but I believe Donators (10BTC) and VIPs can both change their display names, which is what OP is I’m sure referring to when he says username. I say this because I have the ability to change mine.
This got me curious if you will be changing your name will your old name "OgNasty" be available to be registered to a new user? Or your previous name will just be stored just for you so that you can re-use it? Because if its the former I don't think its a wise decision on changing your name when your name itself has a good reputation in the forum and is involved in a lot of transactions. Hi there,
i forget my username constantly could we change username with a name and username ? i couldn't find in profile
Its not possible. I think you just need to create new account.i forget my username constantly could we change username with a name and username ? i couldn't find in profile
I know that can modify the email address, but it seems that can't change the username.
You can't. Only VIP users (cost 50BTC) can change their username.Also, theymos does that sometimes (if he agrees and has the time for it).
VIP’s can add a custom title, but I believe Donators (10BTC) and VIPs can both change their display names, which is what OP is I’m sure referring to when he says username. I say this because I have the ability to change mine.
There were some users that were granted to change their usernames before.
But I highly doubt it that theymos will have time to change yours.
But I highly doubt it that theymos will have time to change yours.
I know that can modify the email address, but it seems that can't change the username.
You can't. Only Donators/VIP users (cost 10BTC and 50BTC respectively) can change their username.Also, theymos does that sometimes (if he agrees and has the time for it).
I know that can modify the email address, but it seems that can't change the username.
If have to modify it, I suggest you try to create another user.
Maybe it's easier.
If have to modify it, I suggest you try to create another user.
Maybe it's easier.
Hi there,
i forget my username constantly could we change username with a name and username ? i couldn't find in profile
i forget my username constantly could we change username with a name and username ? i couldn't find in profile
There are some few cases of name changes in the forum
Recently there was one from local Portuguese board which had his name changed to avoid being mistakenly identified as someone from bitcore developer team.
Those are rare cases which requires administrator attention. As you have 2 posts, it's impossible and not worth trying
You have to become a VIP member to be able to change your user_name.
But you have to know that the VIP membership costs 50BTC.
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But you have to know that the VIP membership costs 50BTC.
Im not sure you can have two accounts here, probably not.
No, it is allowed and not against forum rules.edit:
I don't have a problem with alt accounts as long as they're not used for evading bans.
then I need to create a new profile and this will inflate to database thank you I'll try to get used to
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Hi there,
i forget my username constantly could we change username with a name and username ? i couldn't find in profile
I think its impossible. i forget my username constantly could we change username with a name and username ? i couldn't find in profile
More on this, i think it should be impossible since there would be MASSIVE confusion who is who when users would change names. Tracking who is who in community would be so much harder also.
then I need to create a new profile and this will inflate to database thank you I'll try to get used to
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