

Your display name is how you will primarily appear across Discord. Usernames that contain sexually explicit language.Usernames that attack other people or promote hate.Usernames used to impersonate an individual, group, or organization.Usernames used to impersonate Discord, Discord staff, or Discord system messages.

Some examples of Usernames that are not permitted include:


New usernames are lowercase, alphanumeric, limited to certain special characters, and do not have discriminators, making them easier to remember, read, type, and share. Your new username will be unique to you, so share it with your friends when you want them to connect with you. All users will eventually be required to pick a new, unique username to use Discord.īecause they will be unique to each user, new usernames will make it easier to identify and connect with your friends. Over the coming weeks, every user will become eligible to change their username from their old username with discriminators (#0000) to a new username without discriminators. Navigating New & Old Usernames at the Same Time.How to Change Your Username and Set a Display Name.When Will the Changes to Usernames Happen?.Where are Display Names and Usernames Used.So, we are removing discriminators and introducing new, unique usernames and display names. We wanted to make it easier for you to identify and add your friends while preserving your ability to use your preferred name across Discord. However, this also means you have to remember a set of 4-digit numbers and account for case sensitivity to connect with your friends. This lets you have the same username as someone else as long as you have different discriminators or different case letters. Since 2015, every Discord username has been cAsE sEnSitIvE and had a number attached to it called a discriminator (e.g., #0001). We are changing our username system to make it easier for you to connect with your friends and to give you more control over your identity on Discord! Read a message from our co-founder about why we are making this change!
