How does one change their username on this? - Advice

JOANNE REID · 09-11-2009, 16:39

Title says it all really.

Inspiration · 09-11-2009, 16:41

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/contact/forum/

Sigurd · 09-11-2009, 16:43

You don't, really. In the past one could contact Forum Support and request a name change, but apparently that hasn't been possible for some time, allegedly for technical reasons.

Some have suggested that the way to do it is to de-register from DS and then to register under a new name, but I gather DS isn't keen on that approach either. Still, it seems to be the only way to change your name at the moment.

PS: This is what was said back in February:

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Hi,

Right now we're extremely limited with regards to username changes. Because of the size of the forum database, I believe changing usernames puts a huge amount of strain on the server. The forum software developers are aware of the issue and, last I heard, a fix was being worked on but this is obviously something we aren't able to fix ourselves.

If there is an actual REASON you need a name change (as opposed to 'just fancy a change' or 'oo, that sounds cool!') get in touch via http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/contact/forum/ and we'll see what we can do. I'm afraid I can make no promises at this time but that would be the best avenue to explore.

Thanks
DS Forum Support

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...44&postcount=6

Shappy · 09-11-2009, 16:51

Information on username change here.

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It is your responsibility to keep the information in your profile up-to-date. You should especially ensure that your email address is kept current. You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your username. Once you have registered your username, it becomes yours for life. In extreme circumstances, you may request that the administrator change your username, but he or she will require a very good reason to do so.

RubusRoo · 09-11-2009, 16:57

They changed mine & I didn't even ask them to

Mr Obseen · 09-11-2009, 17:34

I'm just being nosey here but why?

Shappy · 09-11-2009, 17:37

Joanne realised it's probably best not to have her real first and surname as her username on a forum.

JOANNE REID · 09-11-2009, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Shappy

Joanne realised it's probably best not to have her real first and surname as her username on a forum.

Thats the reason guys x

09-11-2009, 16:39	#1
JOANNE REID Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 136	How does one change their username on this? Title says it all really.

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Inspiration Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,826	http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/contact/forum/

09-11-2009, 16:57	#5
RubusRoo Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alba Services: Extracting sunlight from cucumbers. Posts: 6,438	They changed mine & I didn't even ask them to

09-11-2009, 17:34	#6
Mr Obseen Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow Services: Sony Bravia LCD, Sky HD, Virgin 20MB, XBOX360: Gamertag:Mr Obseen Posts: 555	I'm just being nosey here but why?

09-11-2009, 17:37	#7
Shappy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: By the window Posts: 3,437	Joanne realised it's probably best not to have her real first and surname as her username on a forum.