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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.
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