Username

A username is the special name you choose when you create an account online—like for emailEmail, or electronic mail, is a digital communication tool that allows users to send and receive mes... More, Facebook, or a shopping site. It’s what helps the websiteA website is a collection of interconnected web pages or digital content that are accessible via the... More know who you are. Most usernames are made with letters and numbers. Some people use their real name, while others make one up—like “BookLover1950” or “GolfGuy22.”

You usually type your username (along with a passwordA password is a string of characters used to verify the identity of a user during the authentication... More) to log in. Your username doesn’t need to be a secret, but it should be something easy for you to remember.

Think of your username like your name badge at a community center. When you walk in, people look at your badge and say, “Oh, that’s Mary!” or “That’s Bob!” It tells everyone who you are—and helps make sure your messages, photos, or information go to the right place.