Post that we will automatically update their username removing the special characters and adding numbers if the username already exists
Vijay sir 😎
Hi Vijay,
My old username is ~Raina~ and I had gotten in touch with you because I couldn’t change it.
Now I have been logged out of my account and couldn’t log in. I’ve had to create a new account but don’t want to lose the old one. I’ve been on the forums for about 17-18 years!!
Please help!!!
Around 3 years back we updated our Username policy and requested members to update their username.
Many have migrated but there are few who were unable to do so. We request them once again to update their username by 9th July 2022.
UPDATE:
We are extending the deadline to 16th July 2022 so that more members are able to update username of their choice.
Post that we will automatically update their username removing the special characters and adding numbers if the username already exists.
So for example an username with *vijay* may become vijay_7.
This is being done due for the following reasons:
The said issue only affects user who have special characters in their usernames.
You can update your username by going to the Settings Page.
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/5025509
I have another question about usernames:
I have another question about usernames:
Sorry only ascii characters and that too alphabets and - . _