Changing your user name

MG26

I have tried to edit my profile as I wanted to change my user name. I wanted to ask a question in a forum and realised that I would be giving too much information associated with a easily traceable name. However the profile edit does not appear to have a section for editing user names. Can anyone assist?

BeenieCat

You have to ask an administrator (not a board guide) to do it for you. They generally won't, but they did mine as i'd signed up in 2005 using my real name (silly i know) and all my posts were showing up when i Googled my name.

You'll find the list at the end of this page here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showgroups.php

fermi

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/site/forum-faqs#admin

How can I change my username?

In most circumstances, this is not permitted.

The only reason we will change your username is if it puts your privacy at risk. This usually means you've inadvertently registered using your name, email address or something that gives away your identity within your username.

If you fall into this category, email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]abuse@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] and request that it is changed, giving three alternative usernames in order of preference.