Choosing your username
Your @username is your permanent handle. Here's how it works and when it can change.
New membersUpdated June 11, 2026
Your @username is your identity on Waypoint โ it appears on your profile, in messages, and anywhere you show up across the app. You pick it once when you join.
The rules
- 3โ30 characters: letters, numbers, and underscores.
- It must be unique, and it's case-insensitive.
- Your display name (shown next to your handle) is separate and can be changed anytime under Profile.
Can I change it later?
Username changes come with a paid membership (Adept or Archmage). On a paid plan you can change your handle once every 30 days, and your old handle is retired and reserved so no one else can take it. Free Apprentice accounts keep their original handle.
Note
Choose something you're happy with long-term. See Membership plans for what each tier unlocks.
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