Why can't we change are first names now??

[PiperMadden321]

went to change my first name and noticed I can't do it anymoe, why?? what happened??

 

[LittleMe Jewell]

12 minutes ago, PiperMadden321 said:

went to change my first name and noticed I can't do it anymoe, why?? what happened??

 

Are you getting an Error?  If so, what is the error?

You do need to have payment info on file, because it costs - a varying amount depending on your membership status.

I can still get to the screen.  To change your first name only, click the box at the top -- and the new name must be unique (never before used by anyone).  If you also want a new last name, click the second box.  The name combo (first & last) must be unique.

Edited January 29, 2023 by LittleMe Jewell

[Rowan Amore]

If you're talking about display name,  they may have moved it on the viewer since they got rid of web profiles.  Not logged in at the moment so can't tell you where in the viewer but you can always change it on the web page...

https://my.secondlife.com/settings/profile

[Lindal Kidd]

On 1/28/2023 at 8:27 PM, LittleMe Jewell said:

the new name must be unique (never before used by anyone).

I don't think that's entirely correct, Lil. You said it better here:

 

On 1/28/2023 at 8:27 PM, LittleMe Jewell said:

The name combo (first & last) must be unique.

I think that also applies if you're only changing the first name, but keeping your current last name.

[LittleMe Jewell]

42 minutes ago, Lindal Kidd said:

The name combo (first & last) must be unique.

I think that also applies if you're only changing the first name, but keeping your current last name.

True.  Whether you are only changing the first name, only changing the last name, or changing both, the first/last combo must be unique and not ever used before -- unless it is one of your own previous names.   Even if the chosen combo does not show in Search, if it has been used by someone else previously, they still basically own it and nobody else can use it.

Edited February 7, 2023 by LittleMe Jewell