{"id":221970,"date":"2023-05-04T06:43:15","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T10:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamertweak.com\/?p=221970"},"modified":"2023-06-06T08:01:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:01:02","slug":"new-username-system-discord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamertweak.com\/new-username-system-discord\/","title":{"rendered":"New Discord Username Change System – Update Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a blog post, Discord has revealed that there’s a new username system update<\/strong> that will take place, which removes the four-digit discriminators (tag and numbers) at the end of the username. This will force you to change your username to something more unique, with restrictions. How to change to a new username on Discord Mobile and Desktop Apps<\/strong>? Here’s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n Earlier, to add someone on Discord, you needed their case-sensitive username and the 4-digit number after the hashtag as shown in the image here. But after the update, you won’t have to do that anymore. Now, your unique username will start with an @ and the text will be all lowercase with no numbers (eg, @username).<\/strong> This name will be<\/strong> unique to you and no other user can have the same one<\/strong>. This also means that if the name is already taken, you will need to choose a different variant.<\/p>\n Here’s a quote from the official help article:<\/strong><\/p>\n New usernames are lowercase, alphanumeric, limited to certain special characters, and do not have discriminators, making them easier to remember, read, type, and share.<\/p>\n Permitted characters for new usernames:<\/p>\n Latin characters (a-z) This brings new limitations to the new usernames as well:<\/p>\n The exact date is not yet known but it seems like it will be rolled out in the coming weeks (May 2023 – June 2023).<\/strong><\/p>\n Also Read | Best Discord Servers for Gamers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you have an old Discord account, you are in luck. Those with the oldest accounts are the first in order to pick a new username.<\/strong> So if you have recently joined Discord, you may not get your first choice of username (depending on how common it is).<\/p>\n If you clicked on “I’ll do it later”<\/strong>, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n While this new system works like your Instagram or Twitter name, many users are criticizing this update. Here are some comments from Reddit:<\/p>\n Comment<\/a>Discord Username Update (Removing Tags\/Discriminators & Numbers)<\/h2>\n
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\nPeriod ( . )<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nDiscord New Username Limitations & Restrictions<\/h3>\n
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When is the New Username Update Coming Out?<\/h3>\n
Who Gets the First Pick for the New Usernames System?<\/h3>\n
How to Change your Username after Discord Update<\/h2>\n
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How to Change your Username on Discord Desktop App or Browser<\/h3>\n
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Mobile App<\/h3>\n
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What are Discord Users Saying?<\/h3>\n
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