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RIT Makerspace
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Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

I saw someone previously asked this question and clearly resolved their issue since their @ no longer contained numbers, but it was never posted in the thread how. I'd like my @ to be just @ritmakerspace, is it possible to change it?

 

Edit: Apparently on the forums it isn't present, so I guess this is a Printables specific question. On Printables my @ is currently @RITMakerspac_1095892

This topic was modified 1 year ago by RIT Makerspace
Posted : 02/08/2023 4:22 pm
cwbullet
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RE: Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

Mine does not have this random number.  Your name does.  That is odd.  

Try going into the settings and editing your handle.

Top right - click on your image then choose "settings" in the drop-down.  Click on "Handle," and it should bring up and edit box.  

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Chuck H
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Posted : 02/08/2023 8:06 pm
Extra Fox
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RE: Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

I think this was something new that came out with the latest release of the Printables site. I don't recall them talking about the why behind it though. It does seem rather odd and arbitrary.

Aaron

Posted : 02/08/2023 10:59 pm
RIT Makerspace
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

Top right - click on your image then choose "settings" in the drop-down.  Click on "Handle," and it should bring up and edit box.  

Ah, that menu was what I was missing, I kept checking under profile where you can only change your Username. It seems there are conditions for being able to change your handle that I don't meet yet, image attached. Anyways, thanks for the help, guess I'll just need to level up my account more before I can change it.

Posted : 03/08/2023 3:33 pm
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Chris Hill
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RE: Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

You can do this on Printables by going into Settings -> Your account -> User handle.

From the information text on that page:
"Once you've achieved profile level 10, you will unlock the ability to create a custom handle without numerical suffix."

Posted : 03/08/2023 4:07 pm
cwbullet
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RE: Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

That was already posted above.  I guess there is no harm with double tapping.  

Posted by: @chris-hill

You can do this on Printables by going into Settings -> Your account -> User handle.

From the information text on that page:
"Once you've achieved profile level 10, you will unlock the ability to create a custom handle without numerical suffix."

 

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 03/08/2023 4:11 pm
Chris Hill
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Posted by: @cwbullet

That was already posted above.  I guess there is no harm with double tapping. 

D'Oh!  So it was, sorry.  I'd read the thread previously, and didn't recall seeing the bit about the required profile level, but I guess the OP would have discovered that anyway when following your instructions.

Posted : 03/08/2023 4:42 pm
cwbullet
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RE: Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

Your post was more clear.  It is hard to figure out where to do it.  

Posted by: @chris-hill

 

Posted by: @cwbullet

That was already posted above.  I guess there is no harm with double tapping. 

D'Oh!  So it was, sorry.  I'd read the thread previously, and didn't recall seeing the bit about the required profile level, but I guess the OP would have discovered that anyway when following your instructions.

 

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 03/08/2023 5:09 pm
Chris Hill
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RE: Is it possible to remove the _(random numbers) from Printables user handle?

Waydaminit! The OP's post at 3:33 wasn't showing up when I posted.  Now I'm looking like even more of an eejit!

I just happened to have the window open still, so here's my proof.  Must have been some sort of cacheing issue.  But it's odd that I could see my later post but not the OP's earlier post.  Oh well.

Posted : 03/08/2023 5:28 pm
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