How to Create the Right RuneScape User Name for You

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Updated: September 5, 2019

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RuneScape usernames can be hard to decide. With such a vast community, a lot of good usernames are taken. Here are a few tips to help choose the right name for your RuneScape character.

Understanding the Rules

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    Choose a username when you register. Designating a username is one of the first things you do when you sign up for RuneScape. Create a username that contains attributes about you.
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    Know the format. RuneScape usernames can be 12 characters maximum and can include letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens. Note that special characters (e.g., @ or *) will be automatically replaced by a space. However, usernames cannot start or end with a space. Usernames are case sensitive, so remember which letters are capitalised.
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    Understand the rules for usernames.
    • You cannot register with a username that's already taken.
    • Your RuneScape username cannot include the words "Jagex," "Mod" or "Java" in any form, amongst anything else that would make you look like staff or a moderator of Jagex.
    • You cannot include any curse words, racial slurs or other intentionally offensive language in your username. Jagex will change your username if you ignore these rules.
    • You can only create so many usernames from one IP address before you are capped. Choose wisely.
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    Avoid including personal information. Do not use your real name or your address. If you can, avoid giving any hint of your personal information as possible.
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    Be satisfied with your username. Only members and free players without a screen name can change their usernames.
    • If you are a member, you can change it by going to Account Management, then Change Display Name. Note that it takes 28 days to change your username again.

Choosing the Right Username

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    Create a name that reflects you as a player. Your username will be the first thing players see. This is your chance to make sure it gives the impression you want--whether you want to seem intimidating, approachable, talented, etc.
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    Select a name based on your skill profile. Usernames can also depend on what you will do in RuneScape. Here are a few guidelines to consider.
    • Select something that indicates your skill as a pure. If you are a pure (i.e., you only train one skill, such as strength), you should have a name that refers to your skill.
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    Pick an intimidating username for a PKer. "I_PK_U", "U_Will_Die" "Godz_PKer", "Zamorakz_Pure" are some examples for a PKer.
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    Consider a unisex username.
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    Use synonyms. If you want to use something like "firegod" or "icemage" but find both are taken, use a synonym. For instance, you could be "pyrogod" or "glacimage" instead.
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    Make it easy to remember. Not only will you need to recall your username for login purposes, but other players will use it to add you to friends lists, enter your house or other functions.
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    If all else fails, choose a username based on your personality or interests. If none of these ideas please you, choose a name based on your interests, favourite books or movies, or other things that interest you.

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    • If you are trying to avoid being looked up quickly, try giving yourself a name that is confusing to remember and look up, like "nmnmnmnmmnmn" or "o0o0o0I1lo0o0".
    • You can also check a Username you like on the High scores. Just put in the name you like and if no one comes up. Then the name is yours.
    • Try leet substitutions. Use 3 for "e," or 5 for "s."


    • Having lots of accounts with many different usernames can lead you to forget passwords, so be careful.
    • Once a username is chosen, it can't be changed unless you're a member.
    • Remember that if you pick a username that's "inappropriate" in Jagex's eyes, you won't be able to log in until you change your name. Users who repeatedly sign up under offensive names will be banned.

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