Discord Removes Four Digit Tags On User Name And Introduces New Alfanname

Discord will delete the four-digit number tag that is usually added to the username of the user. (photo: dock.discord)

JAKARTA - Discord will delete the four-digit number tag that users usually add to their usernames in an effort to make it easier to connect with other users. As stated in the post on the Discord blog, this change will force most users to change their username, as Discord will no longer use four-digit tags that distinguish one person from the same username from the other.

Instead of having a four-term discriminator (tag), now you will have a unique alphanumeric username with the symbol "@" in front of it. You will also be able to choose a non-unique display name that can include special characters, spatials, emojis, and non-Latin characters, making the platform more similar to other mainstream social networks, such as Twitter and Instagram. It also makes it less like a gaming platform, with endings similar to those used in services such as Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox.

Unfortunately, this process means all Discord users should select a new username. According to Discord, you can update your username in stages "in the coming weeks", and the platform will tell you when you can do it. The company says it will prioritize Discord users who have long joined, meaning the longer you join Discord, the sooner you can choose a new name.

In addition, Discord notes that your username and discriminator will previously still function as aka after starting to remove numerical tags. This means your friends can still find you with your old username.

Although Discord said it was originally launched with the aim of letting users choose any username they want, the four-digit tag eventually "became a technical debt" that was not "adequately", noting that the username is often "too complicated or vague" to remember and share with friends.

"We recognize that this is a big change," wrote Discord co-founder Stanislav Goodevskiy, in his blog post. "Maybe there are obstacles in this process, and it may be difficult to part with '# 0001' which means a lot to you over the years. We will do everything we can to manage everything as smooth as possible."