Your username is your identity in cyberspace. When you post something on a forum, edit a wiki, or do any other cyber activity that involves interacting with other people, your username is the first thing they see. People will judge you by your username, so choose wisely! Follow these steps for tips on how to create a good username.
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Method 1 of 1: Creating Username
Step 1. Realize that your username represents you
Your username is the first thing people see when they come in contact with you online. Make sure you like your username, as you will see it often.
Step 2. Use a different username for each different service
Different places in cyberspace may have different username rules. If you register on a professional site, you can use a different username than your username in online gaming forums, for example.
You can separate your internet activities into two, namely personal and professional. You can use one username for all professional websites, and one username for sites related to personal use. This will make it easier for you to remember your username
Step 3. Stay anonymous
Avoid using personally identifiable usernames, such as first name, last name, or date of birth.
Use variations of your name that are easy to remember but difficult for others to recognize, such as your middle name spelled backwards
Step 4. Don't give up if the first option of your username is already in use
Usually, the market name is usually taken in most of the major services in cyberspace. If you join a long-established community, the username you selected may not be available. Instead of following their recommendations, get creative with your name!
Step 5. Enter the things you like
For example, if you like Brazil, look up the names of flowers, warriors, or folklore characters on the Amazon. If you like old cars, use a username based on your favorite engine type or car manufacturer.
Step 6. Create a combined username
Combine things you love to find a unique username, or combine two words to create a username. This will help make your name more unique and increase the likelihood that it will be available to you.
Step 7. Use another language
For example, it is possible that the username "Writer" has been used, but perhaps the word "Penulis" in Indonesian which means the same has not been used. You can also use a username from a fantasy language like Elvish or Klingon.
Step 8. Make it short
You will enter it regularly, so choose a shorter name! Shorten long words (like "Missisipi" which can be shortened to "Miss" or "Missi"), and try to make your username easy to type.
Step 9. Use symbols to replace spaces and letters
Most sites don't allow you to use spaces in your username, but they do allow using "_" to replace spaces. You can also use certain numbers, such as 7 for "T" and "3" for E, to represent letters. This practice is known as leet speek and is very popular among online gamers.
- Periods are also commonly used to replace spaces in usernames.
- Don't use year of birth at the end of your username, especially if you're a minor. This makes it easy for people to know your real age.
Step 10. Use a name generator
There are many name generators available on the internet, which work by taking input and generating a list of random names to choose from. While this is less "personal" than picking your own name, it's worth considering using a name generator if you're too bothered by making your own.
Tips
- Don't create a username that's complicated or hard to remember, especially if you're going to share your username (for example, to add to a friends list).
- Some sites, such as AIM, have a feature when you enter a name, they will give you 3-5 name suggestions. The results of these suggestions are usually original, but if you're not sure if you can remember them, don't use them.
- Think about adjectives that describe you, as well as how to incorporate them into your username.
- For most sites, usernames are between 6-14 characters long.
- Write your username near the computer, so you don't forget it. Also note which username you use for a site, especially if you use different names for different sites.
- You can also use your name for an email address, but if it's later used for work purposes, don't use a name that might be embarrassing.
- In general, the more unique a username is, the more likely it is that you'll be able to use it on multiple websites, and the less you'll need to remember it. On the other hand, if you make it too specific and full of personal information, your privacy may be at stake.
Warning
- If you are creating a username for WikiHow (and only at WikiHow; this rule does not apply to other sites), make sure you read the username policy.
- Pay attention to the username requirement on the website you are going to. Most websites require that usernames "must be free of offensive or inappropriate language".
