Username & Handle
Your username (also called handle) is a crucial part of your RoleDeck identity and determines your deck URLs.
What is a Username/Handle?
Your username (handle) is a unique identifier that becomes part of all your deck URLs. It's how RoleDeck identifies you and creates your personalized URLs.
Example: If your username is johndoe, your URLs will be:
- Primary deck:
johndoe.roledeck.io - Job decks:
johndoe.roledeck.io/t/company/position
Choosing a Good Username
When selecting your username, consider:
✓ Good Choices
- • Your first and last name
- • First name + last initial
- • Professional nickname
- • Your name + profession
- • Easy to remember
- • Professional sounding
✗ Avoid
- • Random numbers/letters
- • Unprofessional content
- • Too long or complex
- • Special characters
- • Hard to spell
- • Unrelated to you
Username Requirements
Usernames must meet these requirements:
- Must be unique - no two users can have the same username
- Only lowercase letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens (-) are allowed
- Cannot start or end with a hyphen
- Typically 3-30 characters in length
- Cannot contain spaces or special characters
Examples of Valid Usernames:
- • johndoe
- • john-doe
- • jdoe123
- • johndoe-eng
Setting Your Username
To set or change your username:
- Go to your Profile Settings page
- Look for the "Username" or "Handle" field
- Enter your desired username
- Check if it's available (the system will validate it)
- Save your changes
Note: Some accounts may have restrictions on changing usernames after initial setup. Check your settings to see if username changes are available.
What Happens When You Change Your Username?
If username changes are allowed, changing your username will:
- Update your primary deck URL
- Update all your job-specific deck URLs
- Make old URLs inaccessible
- Require you to update any shared links
- Affect any bookmarks or saved links
⚠️ Important Warning
Changing your username will break all existing links to your decks. Anyone who has saved or bookmarked your old URLs will no longer be able to access them. Only change your username if absolutely necessary and make sure to update all your shared links.
Username Availability
When you try to set a username, the system will check if it's available. If your desired username is taken, you'll need to:
- Try a variation (add numbers, initials, or your profession)
- Use a different combination of your name
- Add a hyphen between words
- Be creative but keep it professional
Example: If "johndoe" is taken, try:
- john-doe
- johndoe123
- jdoe
- johndoe-dev
💡 Best Practice
Choose your username carefully when first setting up your account. It's best to use your actual name or a professional variation that you'll be comfortable using long-term. This makes it easier for employers to remember and find your decks.