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Username

A username is your unique name on social media or apps. It's how people find or tag you online, like your digital nickname or ID.

What is a Username in Social Media?

A username (often called a handle on some platforms) is your unique identifier across social media. It's how platforms recognize your account and how other users can find, tag, and mention you. Typically appearing with an @ symbol before it, usernames serve as both your address and identity in the social media ecosystem.

For example, a traveller influencer might have Instagram username as @TravelWithLea

On most platforms, usernames must be unique: no two accounts can have identical usernames on the same platform. This makes it easy for people to search for you, tag you in posts, or send you messages.

You usually pick a username when creating an account. Some platforms let you change it later, but others don’t.

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