Changing my username

emily_jackson

Hi, does anyone know how you change your username?

AnnieH

As far as I know yu can't.
Sorry
You'll just have to re-register

gillette147

They have been known to allow you to change your name if you have used your actual name by mistake. But since you are quite new it may be best to just start again.

SmileBeHappy

The abuse team allow you to if there is a valid reason

Mail them if your reason is valid, stating why etc

Kimberley

I did when i first joined, but then i used my real name :rolleyes: Just tell them you used your real name

dazco

Kimberley wrote: »

I did when i first joined, but then i used my real name :rolleyes: Just tell them you used your real name

And if they will not let you, then change your real name by deed poll.:D

clairewp

dazco wrote: »

And if they will not let you, then change your real name by deed poll.:D

Hi can i ask are you not meant to use your real name, as i have

Trix

It's up to you if you want to use your own name - depends on how you feel about being 'recognised' by people who might know you and what concerns you have for internet safety etc.

First name and surname aren't usually used for those reasons.

rdwarr

clairewp wrote: »

Hi can i ask are you not meant to use your real name, as i have

You're not supposed to. Unfortunately I did because I've been on the Internet for about 13 years with the same "handle". When joining new things I try and use another though.
You haven't used a surname (unless your surname is "wp") so you should be fine.

rdwarr

dazco wrote: »

And if they will not let you, then change your real name by deed poll.:D

So if I change my real name to "Dazco Avoriaz" I'll have all bases covered

Glad

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