To enhance user experience and provide greater control over identity, Discord is implementing changes to its username system.
Previously, usernames were case-sensitive and accompanied by a four-digit discriminator.
This makes it difficult to add someone because you need to include their discriminator.
Discord aims to simplify usernames by getting rid of discriminators and introducing unique usernames instead.
This allows you to add friends while using their preferred names across the platform.
Since the update is new, you need to claim your preferred username before someone else does.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to get the Originally Known As badge on Discord (without Nitro).
- What is the Originally Known As Badge on Discord?
- How to get the Originally Known As badge on Discord
What is the Originally Known As Badge on Discord?
The Originally Known As Badge on Discord is a badge that’s given to you after you’ve set your new Discord username.
Discord made a change to its username system by getting rid of discriminators.
For example, if your username is previously “test#1234”, you can change it to “test” (if it’s available).
You’ll get a notification on Discord when you can change your username.
After you’ve changed it, the Originally Known As Badge will automatically be displayed on your profile.
How to get the Originally Known As badge on Discord
To get the Originally Known As badge on Discord, you need to update your Discord username.
After you’ve updated it, the badge will be automatically displayed on your profile (you don’t need Nitro for it to show up).
Here’s how to do this:
- Open the Discord desktop or mobile app.
- You’ll get a notification to update your username*.
- Update your Discord username to get the Originally Known As Badge.
- You can enable or disable the badge by navigating to User Settings > Profiles > Legacy Username Badge.
*If you didn’t get a notification to update your username, you need to wait for it to be rolled out to you.
Old Discord and Nitro users will get to update their usernames first.
If you’re a new Discord user, you’ll get to update your username later.
After you’ve updated your Discord username, the Originally Known As Badge will be automatically displayed on your profile.
Further reading
How to Get a New Username on Discord
