Discord is changing the way usernames work, moving from a handle and four digits to requiring a unique username for each account. The change will release over the coming weeks, with older accounts being served first.
Discord is changing the way usernames work, which includes cutting the four digits at the end of each handle. The chat platform announced the change via an official blog post on May 3. The announcement says the change will debut “over the coming weeks.”
Right now, Discord allows users to pick any username they like, then caps that name with a random four-digit code. This means thousands of users can all choose the name MasterChiefFan420 without conflicting with each other. Users can also choose to customize their code via Discord Nitro, the platform’s subscription service.
