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Username

སྤྱོད་མིང་།

用户名

Username · སྤྱོད་མིང་། · 用户名 · YOO-zer-naym · user ID · handle · login name · Digital Security · accounts · identity · everydayDigital Securityuser ID handle login name

/YOO-zer-naym/

Also known as: user ID, handle, login name

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A username is the public or semi-public name that identifies your account, often paired with a secret password. It is usually not as sensitive as the password itself.

Real-World Example

Choosing @lungta_reader as a forum username lets others mention you without knowing your email.

References

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Translation discussion

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