Discord Overhauling Usernames, Forcing Users to Pick New Handles
- Discord is removing the four-digit tag from usernames to make it easier to connect with other users.
- Everyone on Discord will need to select a new username, but previous usernames and discriminators will still work as an alias.
- Discord is changing the way usernames work by cutting the four digits at the end of each handle.
- Discord is getting rid of the four-digit "discriminator" code at the end of every username.
- Some users are unhappy with the change as it may make it too easy to find people on the app.