Can you/how to change username?

[Amos Moses]

I've signed up and noticed that an existing long-term member has basically the same username as I chose only without the space inbetween - thought the system would've prevented such things at signup.

Anyway, it's not ideal, how can I change this? The box is greyed out/unable to edit when I go into profile/account details.

[jeremyc]

It is not possible for you to change your username.

If this is really an issue for you then try contacting [e-mail] to see if someone can help.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

jeremyc said:

It is not possible for you to change your username.

If this is really an issue for you then try contacting [e-mail] to see if someone can help.

How things change

I've had loads over the years.

[Amos Moses]

Strange. The person posting as AmosMoses for years might have an objection. As well to re-register using a different email address to get a unique username.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Amos Moses said:

Strange. The person posting as AmosMoses for years might have an objection. As well to re-register using a different email address to get a unique username.

As you've no history why not just start again? You could call yourself startedagain

[LunarOne]

Amos Moses said:

Strange. The person posting as AmosMoses for years might have an objection. As well to re-register using a different email address to get a unique username.

You clearly can't both be Amos Moses. He lived by his self in a swamp!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

How things change

I've had loads over the years.

Actually I exaggerate.

This account started as steveb*, then uncle fester and then my current handle.

[Terminator X]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Amos Moses said:

Strange. The person posting as AmosMoses for years might have an objection. As well to re-register using a different email address to get a unique username.

As you've no history why not just start again? You could call yourself startedagain

He will lose his 2 posts though

TX.

[Don Roque]

jeremyc said:

It is not possible for you to change your username.

If this is really an issue for you then try contacting [e-mail] to see if someone can help.

Why the change?

[jeremyc]

Don Roque said:

Why the change?

Ben Lowden on 12 September 2025 said:

We are rolling out a new login system in the next few weeks, using state-of-the-art technology for safer and more secure access to PistonHeads.

You will no longer be able to log in using your username, and will only be able to log in using the email address on your account.

As part of this update, you will no longer be able to change your username for better safeguarding in the forums.

If you usually log in with your username, we recommend that you check the email address on your account and log in using that now, so it is saved for when we move over.

If you use your email address already, then nothing further is required and you shouldn't notice any difference when we swap over.

See the full thread here.

[harryt]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

How things change

I've had loads over the years.

Actually I exaggerate.

This account started as steveb*, then uncle fester and then my current handle.

So you were (are) uncle fester.

I remember that ID from years ago.

I still have no idea how you mix capitals and lower case in you current ID.

Never worked out how Commie Stewie managed to get his bh through the naughty censor either.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

harryt said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

How things change

I've had loads over the years.

Actually I exaggerate.

This account started as steveb*, then uncle fester and then my current handle.

So you were (are) uncle fester.

I remember that ID from years ago.

I still have no idea how you mix capitals and lower case in you current ID.

Never worked out how Commie Stewie managed to get his bh through the naughty censor either.

Beating the swear filter is dead easy...but I won't reveal