[Solved] Disable changing username

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danniee

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Jun 09, 2025 9:21 pm

(@danniee)

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I just realized users can change both nickname and display name. On my website, this can be used to manipulate giveaways. If someone wins the prize and doesn't claim it, a user can just change his name to the username of the winner. Is there a way to stop users from changing this info?

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Sofy

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Jun 10, 2025 9:07 am

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Hi,

Please read this support topic: https://wpforo.com/community/wpforo-integration/display-name-nickname-disable-change-how/

The same question is discussed there.

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