Overview

Usernames are an easy way for your friends to find you on World App. Once you have chosen one, it will appear in the World ID tab, under the World ID Gem image.

Username Benefits

By having a username, your friends can quickly find you in World App. You can interact with other app users through quick transactions or by chatting with them.

Username Creation

The username can be chosen when you create a World App account. If you already have an account, the app will prompt you to choose one. 

Your username can be your name, a nickname, or whatever you want! However, the username needs to be available so you’re able to claim it as yours. 

Usernames must also be in lowercase, start with a letter, and be between 4 and 13 characters long.

If you're not satisfied with your username, don't worry—you can easily update it by following the instructions provided at the end of this article.

New Users

Follow the screen instructions when creating a World App account, which will lead you to the following screen:

Type in your desired username to check if it’s available.

As an unverified user, a 4 digit code will be appended to your username. You can select a specific digit combination if it’s available.

Once you have chosen an available username, press Continue to complete the World App account creation process.

Existing Users

When you open World App, you will be asked to enter a username. 

Type in your desired username to check if it’s available. To save it, press Continue.

Updating the Username

You can update your username by going into your Settings, and then selecting the Change Username option.