Is it a missing feature that can be contributed to or this way for a reason?
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Cysio - 2mon
The username + domain is your ID in the fediverse
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loathsome dongeater - 2mon
It's by design. That's why changeable display names are provided. If you really want to change your username then you will have to create a new account.
WilliamA in asklemmygrad
Are usernames changeable on lemmy?
usernames not display names
No. They can't be changed.
Is it a missing feature that can be contributed to or this way for a reason?
The username + domain is your ID in the fediverse
It's by design. That's why changeable display names are provided. If you really want to change your username then you will have to create a new account.