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Changing my user name

I joined a while ago but have only just got the confidence and time to begin putting posts on some of the forums. I'm reluctant to because my user name is to similar to my actual name. I'd like like to change my user name to something more anonymous but can't work out how to do it. Is it possible or do I need to join again with a different username?
Thanks

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  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
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    Q. Can I Change My Chat Forum Username?

    Generally usernames cannot be altered once an account is set up. But in instances where you have used your e-mail address as your username please e-mail webmaster@moneysavingexpert.com with your current username and preferred username (with alternatives) for it to be changed to at our discretion.

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    They will change it if your username is your name. Just explain it to them.
  • thank you very much for your feedback. I've emailed so fingers crossed that they'll change it for me.
  • I'm hoping to change my name to something less personal too, so this is a great help :) Thank you.
  • Wywth
    Wywth Posts: 5,079 Forumite
    Lianne.e wrote: »
    I'm hoping to change my name to something less personal too, so this is a great help :) Thank you.

    You may find this thread from earlier this month more helpful than one you dug up from 2 years ago ;)

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4531431

    Mind you, with only 3 previous posts to your name made on the day you signed up to this site over 2 years ago, I'm not really sure why you are so bothered now ... :huh:
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