Arattai Username: How to Create, Edit, and Manage It

Arattai Usernames

About Arattai Usernames  

Usernames allow other users to find you on Arattai without needing your phone number. When you set a username, your profile becomes discoverable in global search to all Arattai users, but your phone number will remain private.
Creating a username is optional, and you can delete it if required.

Prerequisites  

  • Stable Internet: A stable internet connection is required for smooth functioning.

How to Set or Edit Your Username  

You can create or change your username directly within your profile settings.
Guidelines for Usernames:
  • Must be unique
  • Between 3 and 30 characters
  • Can include lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_).
  • No consecutive underscores (__).
  • Cannot start or end with underscores.
Android
iOS
Web
Android
  • Tap the ☰ menu on the top left of your chat list.
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap the edit icon on the top right corner.
  • Tap the Username field to edit.
  • Enter your desired unique username.
  • Tap the tick icon. 
  • Your username will be updated.
iOS
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap the edit icon next to your name.
  • Tap the Username field to edit.
  • Enter your desired unique username.
  • Tap Done.
  • Your username will be updated.
Web
  • Click the ☰ menu on the bottom left of your chat list.
  • Go to Settings. Your Profile page will be visible.
  • Under Username, click on Set or Change.
  • Enter your desired unique username.
  • Click Save.
  • Your username will be updated.

How to Remove Your Username  

You can remove your username if you no longer wish to be found on search.
Note: Once your username is removed, it becomes immediately available for other users to claim. If a user deletes their Arattai account, their username also becomes available. 
Android
iOS
Web
Android
  • Tap the ☰ menu on the top left of your chat list.
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap the edit icon on the top right corner.
  • Tap the Username field to edit.
  • Tap on the delete icon.
  • A dialogue box will appear.
  • Tap Remove to confirm.
iOS
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap the edit icon next to your name.
  • Tap the Username field to edit.
  • Tap on the delete icon.
  • A dialogue box will appear.
  • Tap Remove to confirm.
Web
  • Click the ☰ menu on the bottom left of your chat list.
  • Go to Settings. Your Profile page will be visible.
  • Under Username, click on Remove.
  • A dialogue box will appear.
  • Click Remove to confirm.

Searching for Usernames  

You can use the global search feature to find other Arattai users by their username.
Search and View Profiles:
  • Use the global search bar above the chat list.
  • Type the username you are looking for. 
  • Tap Profiles. Search results for people with usernames will appear.
  • Tap on a user's profile from the search results to view their profile details.
  • From their profile, you can Message them, initiate an Audio call, or start a Video call based on their privacy settings.



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