Choosing a nickname

Your nickname is how people recognize you, so it is worth a minute.

Rules

• Up to 30 characters.
• Letters, digits, and a few symbols such as -, _ and |. No spaces.
• It must not start with a digit.
• It must not already be in use by someone else.

Good habits

• Pick something you can keep. People remember it, and a registered nickname is yours for good.
• Keep it friendly. Names that offend are refused or removed.
• Use the same nickname in every room so friends can find you.
• Avoid names that look like staff or services, such as NickServ.

Guest nicknames

If you just want to look around, keep the guest nickname you are offered. You can change it at any moment:

/nick YourNewName

Keep it

Once you like it, register it so nobody else can take it.