How do I choose a username?

Pick your username during sign-up. It is your public handle, so make it something memorable and easy to share. It needs to be unique, so if your first choice is taken you will be prompted to try another. You can change it later, but it is best to settle on one you like.

Your username is how people find and tag you on VERGR, so it is worth a moment of thought. You set it during sign-up, and it shows on your profile, your posts, and your shareable links.

What makes a good username

• Short and memorable, so people can type and tag it easily.
• Close to the name you use elsewhere, so your audience recognises you across platforms.
• Free of anything you might regret, since it is public and tied to your reputation.

If your choice is taken

Usernames are unique, so no two accounts can share one. If your first pick is already in use, you will be prompted to choose another, often a small variation works. When you sign up with Google or a similar method, VERGR may suggest a handle from your name, which you can keep or replace.

Every account gets a username, and it is what makes you searchable. A complete handle and profile gets followed far faster than a blank placeholder.