WordPress.com Forums » Tag: change your username - Recent Posts http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/change-your-username WordPress.com Forums » Tag: change your username - Recent Posts en Thu, 23 May 2013 11:42:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 timethief on "About the username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/about-the-username#post-1246472 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:19:24 +0000 timethief 1246472@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Read this please:

Once you change your username you will not be able to change it back and the old name will not be available for you or anyone to use. http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

]]> thinfilmprocessengineer on "About the username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/about-the-username#post-1246432 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:34:55 +0000 thinfilmprocessengineer 1246432@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ i changed my wordpress account name from "amsoleimanpour" to "thin film process engineer" , but now when i want to change it back to amsoleimanpour, it says the username is already exists ,
how should i recover the previous name

]]> timethief on ""reserved" name and address" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/reserved-name-and-address#post-1225436 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:40:27 +0000 timethief 1225436@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

So in other words because I used my name,derekrooks, to set up a business blog, then went in and switched it, the address and username "derekrooks" can never be used again by anyone?

Yes.

I was under the assumption that the name would be released, which is why I switched it in the first place.

That's not possible here.

]]> dereskrooks on ""reserved" name and address" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/reserved-name-and-address#post-1225415 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:31:29 +0000 dereskrooks 1225415@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ So in other words because I used my name,derekrooks, to set up a business blog, then went in and switched it, the address and username "derekrooks" can never be used again by anyone? Just want to make sure I have this information correct. I was under the assumption that the name would be released, which is why I switched it in the first place.

]]> timethief on "new person fumbling to get started correctly" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-person-fumbling-to-get-started-correctly#post-1225030 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:52:23 +0000 timethief 1225030@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ You're welcome. Note that you can change the site title AKA blog name (not the URL) and/or the optional tagline at any time here > Settings > General

]]> akarim7777 on "new person fumbling to get started correctly" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-person-fumbling-to-get-started-correctly#post-1225024 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:49:40 +0000 akarim7777 1225024@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Thanks, you were helpful.

]]> timethief on "new person fumbling to get started correctly" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-person-fumbling-to-get-started-correctly#post-1224967 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:31 +0000 timethief 1224967@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

Once you change your username you will not be able to change it back and the old name will not be available for you or anyone to use.

Instructions here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

]]> akarim7777 on "new person fumbling to get started correctly" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-person-fumbling-to-get-started-correctly#post-1224961 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:18:10 +0000 akarim7777 1224961@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Just created a new account and posted an essay. Now I want to change the name of the newly created account. I see how to change password, but not how to change account name. Please advise.

]]> timethief on ""reserved" name and address" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/reserved-name-and-address#post-1224943 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:10:34 +0000 timethief 1224943@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

7. The final option presented on this screen allows you to discard your current address. This option will permanently disable the address and you will not be able to reuse it. Only select this option if you are sure you will not use the address again. http://en.support.wordpress.com/changing-blog-address/

]]> timethief on ""reserved" name and address" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/reserved-name-and-address#post-1224939 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:08:58 +0000 timethief 1224939@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

changed the username and address

This is clearly stated in support documentation:

Once you change your username you will not be able to change it back and the old name will not be available for you or anyone to use. http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

]]> timethief on ""reserved" name and address" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/reserved-name-and-address#post-1224935 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:07:23 +0000 timethief 1224935@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Usernames are never "reserved" only the blogs matching usernames are reserved. When we register a username account the matching blog is reserved for our future use. It cannot be obtained by anyone other than the person who has registered the matching username account.

Blog names are the same as usernames for the most part. Usernames can be turned into blog names, but blog names cannot be turned into usernames.

]]> dereskrooks on ""reserved" name and address" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/reserved-name-and-address#post-1224910 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:56:15 +0000 dereskrooks 1224910@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ My name is "reserved" for a wordpress blog. I had used it to create a business blog, then changed the username and address, and now I can't use those names for my personal blog.

]]> timethief on "used wrong name when I signed up" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/used-wrong-name-when-i-signed-up#post-1205806 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:27:07 +0000 timethief 1205806@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ To chnage your username see here please and read at least twice before proceeding > http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/ Note you can change the display name.

But it sounds to me that it's the email address you want to change.

You have two separate email address settings at WordPress.com.

Blog notifications for the admin (like comment moderation, Likes, new subscriptions, etc) are sent to the email address at Settings -> General in the Dashboard.

Personal notifications (like comments on your post, subscription emails, and upgrade renewals) are sent to the email address at Users -> Personal Settings in the Dashboard.

Try changing it at http://wordpress.com/#!/settings/ first.

If that doesn't work, try Users -> Personal Settings in your blog's Dashboard.

Note: After the change you will receive an confirmation email. Please be sure to check your spam/junk mail filter in your email client, if you cannot locate it.

Issues Changing your E-mail Address > http://en.support.wordpress.com/email-address/#issues-changing-your-e-mail-address

Note: After the change you will receive an confirmation email. Please be sure to check your spam/junk mail filter in your email client, if you cannot locate it.

]]> katstthomas on "used wrong name when I signed up" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/used-wrong-name-when-i-signed-up#post-1205797 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:23:40 +0000 katstthomas 1205797@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I used or typed the wrong name when I established the wordpress.com name - I used kattraxx, when it should have been [email redacted]. How do I change?

]]> raincoaster on "username that I just deleted on another account is no longer avilable. Help!" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/username-that-i-just-deleted-on-another-account-is-no-longer-avilable-help#post-1203514 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:03:54 +0000 raincoaster 1203514@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Deleted=Deleted at WordPress.com. Don't delete things you want to use.

]]> thistimethisspace on "username that I just deleted on another account is no longer avilable. Help!" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/username-that-i-just-deleted-on-another-account-is-no-longer-avilable-help#post-1203211 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:26:10 +0000 thistimethisspace 1203211@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

Once you change your username you will not be able to change it back and the old name will not be available for you or anyone to use. http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

]]> thistimethisspace on "username that I just deleted on another account is no longer avilable. Help!" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/username-that-i-just-deleted-on-another-account-is-no-longer-avilable-help#post-1203209 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:25:14 +0000 thistimethisspace 1203209@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ You can't.

]]> 24may1917 on "username that I just deleted on another account is no longer avilable. Help!" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/username-that-i-just-deleted-on-another-account-is-no-longer-avilable-help#post-1203207 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:23:27 +0000 24may1917 1203207@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I started a blog using another email address. The username was shakhanb. I deleted that user name and replaced it with another one. Then I transfered to this blog which has another email address. However the username shakhanb is now unavailable within seconds. I want the first username. How do I get it back?

]]> timethief on "Change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/change-username-10#post-1160353 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:03:26 +0000 timethief 1160353@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ See here > change your username > http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

]]> granty1980 on "Change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/change-username-10#post-1160348 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:58:54 +0000 granty1980 1160348@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi please can you tell me how to change my username or not make it public?
I'm struggling to do this and would be grateful if you could do it or guide me

Thanks

]]> zandyring on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1149217 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:37:52 +0000 zandyring 1149217@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi there,

I'd be happy to take care of the blog for you, but I need confirmation of the URL. When I go to the blog attached to this particular username, I do see "delete blog" when I hover over "tools," but I'm more than happy to finish this process for you.

To change your username, first make sure you're logged into WordPress.com with the user name you want to change.

Then, go here:
https://dashboard.wordpress.com/wp-admin/users.php?page=grofiles-user-settings

click "Change" next to your username

It's really important that you're sure you want to change your username, since you can't change it back.

If you want to just change your display name, there are instructions here:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

Just let me know at what step you're getting hung up (and if you can take a screenshot, that would be terrific! Here's a bit more information about how to take a screenshot:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/make-a-screenshot/)

Cheers!

]]> thistimethisspace on "mistake in my username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/mistake-in-my-username#post-1147602 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:11:22 +0000 thistimethisspace 1147602@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi there,
Sorry but that's not possible:

Once you change your username you will not be able to change it back and the old name will not be available for you or anyone to use. http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

fasm06.wordpress.com is no longer available.
The authors have deleted this blog.

I'm sorry but reclaiming a deleted blog URL is not possible. It takes bypassing 3 warnings that blog deletion is irreversible and clicking a confirmation link in an email to delete a blog for good reason ie. deleted blog URLs are not recycled.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/delete-site/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/recycling-blog-names/

You can register another blog with a similar name. http://en.support.wordpress.com/register-a-blog/

Or you can register a domain via a domain mapping upgrade and it will not matter what the underlying .wordpress.com address is.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/register-domain/

]]> fasmnice on "mistake in my username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/mistake-in-my-username#post-1147595 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:01:24 +0000 fasmnice 1147595@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I've changed my user name accidentally but i would like restore it. My actual user name is "fasmnice" an i want to know, if you've got the possibility to recuperate my first name "fasm06" for my username and my blog url. Thank's for all.

]]> timethief on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1147142 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:13:26 +0000 timethief 1147142@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Thanks, in advance, for posting an active link to the exact site you are having difficulty deleting. I'll tag this thread for Staff assistance. Please subscribe to the thread so you are notified when they respond and please be patient while waiting.

]]> trentreker on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1147090 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:30:59 +0000 trentreker 1147090@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ to clarify, your links were like sgt. shultz, "they did nothing." thanks wordpress. i'll just change the name and set up a new profile using another email. what a waste.

]]> trentreker on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1147084 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:29:19 +0000 trentreker 1147084@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ if only any of those links were helpful. i do not want to look at a name that i set up a year ago and which is defunct, regardless of what it says "publicly." also can't delete the darned blog. where does one delete what is no longer needed.

thanks for trying.

]]> timethief on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1147037 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:42:51 +0000 timethief 1147037@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Clicking this link should display all your blogs registered under the same username, including the hidden ones: https://dashboard.wordpress.com/wp-admin/index.php?page=my-blogs&show=hidden
If you do not see the blog here http://en.support.wordpress.com/my-blogs/ then
follow this guide > http://en.support.wordpress.com/my-blogs/#my-blogs-dashboard-visibility

]]> timethief on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1147035 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:41:58 +0000 timethief 1147035@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ To change your username see here please > http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

]]> timethief on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1147034 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:41:17 +0000 timethief 1147034@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Provided you are logged in under the exact same username account that registered the blog you can delete any blog registered under that username by using these instructions. http://en.support.wordpress.com/delete-site/
Note that deleted blog URLs are not recycled.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/recycling-blog-names/

]]> trentreker on "delete blog, change username" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/delete-blog-change-username#post-1147011 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:28:23 +0000 trentreker 1147011@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ i am trying to delete my blog and change my username. your "help" is no help, as the "tools" section does NOT have a link to delete as your "help" states.

please "help."

thank you.

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