Keet Username

Why do I need a username in Keet?

In Keet, there are two different names you can set up:

display name - the primary name shown to other users in the rooms, used for mentions, etc and is mandatory.
username - allows other Keet users to find and start a chat with you, and is optional.

You can set a username during the initial setup or add it later in your profile. If you prefer to remain undiscoverable by username, simply skip this step. You may use only a display name — visible in rooms and chats — which can be changed at any time.

How to set a unique username?

You can set a username from any device. To do so, open Profile and click 'Set username' right under your display name. The following pop-up will appear:

Open Profile and click 'Set username' to open the username pop-up.

What are the current rules for registering a username?

To register a username on Keet:

It must be more than 3 and less than 32 characters.
Only lowercase ASCII letters¹ (a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_) are allowed.
It must contain at least one digit.
It must be unique within the system.

Username registration rules shown when choosing a username.

Once you set a username, it cannot be removed, but you can change it up to 5 times.

What can I do with my username?

Create a unique name.
Display your username in the app.
Be discoverable so other users can search for you to start a conversation.

Your username displayed in the app so others can find you.

Can I change my username?

You can change a username in the app. At the moment, users have 5 attempts to set the username (1 initial + 4 changes).

Changing your username in the app (limited attempts).

Please note that after changing the username, neither you nor other peers can reuse the old username again‼️

Where are the usernames stored?

Keet introduced its Username Registry, a system that allows users to register unique usernames on Keet. It is available on both desktop and mobile versions of the app.

The registry is fully peer-to-peer (P2P), meaning distribution happens entirely without centralized servers. However, it includes a gatekeeper system for write access, allowing Keet to moderate and control new username registrations to prevent abuse.

In Keet, your identity is tied to a unique seed phrase that cannot be changed. There is no mechanism for sharing or giving away usernames.

Keet's peer-to-peer Username Registry.

Sharing a username would mean giving someone your seed phrase, which grants full access to your profile⚠️

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