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Can I change my username?

Discussion in 'Newbies' started by Don't Panic, Jul 2, 2018.

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  1. Jul 2, 2018
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    Don't Panic

    Don't Panic Marketplace Mod Staff Member Moderator

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    Often, newbies will get in touch with us to say that they want to change their username within in days (or even sometimes hours) of setting up their BHW account.

    Once you've started posting on your account, you can’t change your username until you become a Premium Member or a Jr VIP, and you can only change your username once a year. We put this rule in place for a number of reasons, but it’s basically to protect our users from spammers, previously banned members and people who have bought accounts and are up to no good. If you are a Jr VIP, Premium Member or Marketplace Seller, you can request a username change from any Staff Moderator (so @BHWMPS @Don't Panic, @WilhelmScream, @Apricot or @Diamond Damien)

    So the lesson is: think long and hard about your username before you go with it, because you’re going to be stuck with it until you upgrade your membership. Don't get caught out by the sign-up form - the field says 'Name' but it means the username for the account, not your real name.
     
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  2. Nov 15, 2018
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    Monkey Duds

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    Well you better get to posting and upgrade when your able:D
     
  3. Nov 15, 2018
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    Nia Jax

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    This is a good notification to Community members those looking to change their username as a username is a link a no community want to change username because changing username means creating broken links.

    So this time people should understand the value of user name before creating a user name.
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2018
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    Ragchowdary441

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    Yeah I am Jr.vip, Please tell me Where i can change my username ?? thank you
     
  5. Nov 15, 2018
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    Mr Dingle

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    and not to Mr Cool that's reserved for when I upgrade
     
  6. Nov 15, 2018
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    rabbitking

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    You have to PM an administrator kindly.
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2018
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    krishnaverma

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    Good planning.
     
  8. Dec 13, 2018
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    chrysanthemum

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    I am just a flower.
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2018
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    okunlolao

    okunlolao Newbie

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    Yes I agree with you in totality. One should not just pick any username without proper thinking.
     
  10. Jan 11, 2019
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    Bruno Adas

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    oh boy I just saw this after I made my username. and I got caught by that 'name' and put the real name lol but no problem
     
  11. Jan 18, 2019
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    Zwielicht

    Zwielicht Administrator Staff Member Moderator Jr. VIP

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    Now that's interesting.
    [​IMG]

    I'll ask the administrators if the "Your name" field can be changed to "Your username" instead.
     
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  12. Jan 24, 2019
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    Bruno Adas

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    Great!! That would be awesome and understandable to new users.
     
  13. May 14, 2019
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    litotoyou

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    so helpfull i just was thinking how can i change my username :D
    your great guys
     
  14. Jun 19, 2019
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    Barnett Eldred

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    i changed my username but i dont know how to update profile image ,i try this but this will not work for me.please help ?
     
  15. Jun 28, 2019
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    Martin Rep

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    So, why you can not make this opportunity for all members once year without purchasing any premium status?
     
  16. Jun 30, 2019
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    Kuzim

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    True, it would much better if admins give 1 chance to change nickname without premium status for 120$....
     
  17. Aug 31, 2019
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    BetaWolf89

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    Haha, learned this one the hard way. Will have to change it eventually
     
  18. Sep 6, 2019
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    SeekerOfPandora

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    Thats good to know that i can change my username after jr vip :)
     
  19. Sep 12, 2019
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    aldicenga

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    I can sleep peacefully today

    I spent hours looking for ways to change my username but it didn't work
    After reading this, I understand because I can't change my username

    Thank you for the information
     
  20. Sep 12, 2019
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    SMM Expert

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    Good notification. I thought can't change my username before this notification. Thanks for notification.
     
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