How can I change the visible name on community board?

[MzHawks90]

When I set-up my flex I set-up a user name but it has a typo. I can't figure out how to change it and can't find it in "help" anywhere. Anyone know???

[Odyssey13]

See if you can change it here.

[MzHawks90]

Nope. I've been trying there and there's not a spot.

[MzHawks90]

Sooo, I just found another post that says it's not possible to change it. That sucks!

[ontario]

I also put the wrong name for the community baords and I've been wanting to change it and I can't....ggrrrr!!!

[mywistera]

Go to profile change and save the new information at the bottom of the profile details.

[WendyB · Accepted solution]

It can not be changed in the Community.

It can be changed  on your Dashboard. But it will not reflect in the commuinty

[Angelicasierra1]

How can I change my user name on the community

[MzHawks90]

It cannot be changed 😞

[betpchem]

I think maybe a moderator can change it. Is that right @EmersonFitbit? 

[SunsetRunner]

That's correct @betpchem

Though changing names has a certain impact on the forums, a name can be changed once.

Choose wisely

[EmersonFitbit · Accepted solution]

@betpchem Thanks for pinging me! 

Modertors to have the ability to change usernames, though we do our best not to. For historical purposes, we like to have usernames as they are when they're initially created. 

If you feel like you're going to be around the Community pretty regularly, and you have a good reason for wanting to change your username, please let me know by sending me a PM. 

Thanks!

[SitWalkStand]

Need to change my name, too.

[kanga1]

Just changed mine....testing to see if it worked

[kanga1]

No, it did not work

[IMportant]

Hey, I really need my name changed it was a complete typo, could you help me out?

[J-flex]

I don’t want to change my first name, but made a typo for my last initial.  What are the chances of having that changed or will I forever be stuck with my typo.  I don’t really care that it’s wrong or feel any great need to correct it.  Just thought I’d ask.

[WendyB]

The only way to change your name is to delete your account. Then sign up with a new one. You will lose your post count if that matters to you. Otherwise you are stuck with what you have.

[suesfineart]

I just don’t want friends to see my steps... but thanks for the reply.

Sent from my iPhone

[J-flex]

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@WendyB wrote:

The only way to change your name is to delete your account. Then sign up with a new one. You will lose your post count if that matters to you. Otherwise you are stuck with what you have.

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That’s interesting as further up in the postings a moderator chimed in with a potential solution.