Facebook now lets you create up to four additional profilesYou can switch between them without logging out.By W. Shanklin, 09.21.2023
Snapchat will let you change your username starting February 23rdUsers will no longer need to be stuck with a terrible name they picked as a young teen.By K. Holt, 02.17.2022
Twitch policy update bans usernames that reference sex and drugsExcept weed and alcohol.By M. Moon, 02.11.2022
Xbox Live ID numbers let you choose a Gamertag that's already takenThe new system catches up to others like Discord or Battle.net.By R. Lawler, 06.11.2019
Snapchat now lets you tag other users in StoriesIt's a bit bare-bones, but could help connect more people on the platform. By R. LeFebvre, 03.08.2018
You don't need to sign in to use Skype anymoreMicrosoft's VOIP service can now be used without an account.By S. Buckley, 11.15.2016
Oculus Social launches on Gear VR, Facebook tie-in coming soonYou can connect with friends to play social games, watch video or share posts in VR.By R. Lawler, 03.09.2016
Yik Yak 'Handles' finally attach names to postsIn a push to strengthen 'location-based communities' Yik Yak is adding the option for a username.By R. Lawler, 03.08.2016
Claim your Nintendo account username nowDo it soon before you're left with matsmith12451.By M. Smith, 02.17.2016
Snapchat database leak claims to contain 4.6 million phone numbers and usernamesBy R. Lawler, 12.31.2013
Yahoo doling out inactive usernames to new owners, opens a Watchlist for $1.99By A. Santos, 08.26.2013