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

Arattai Usernames

About Arattai Usernames  

Your username acts as an alternative identifier that allows other users to directly initiate a conversation with you without needing to know your mobile phone number.
  • Privacy Focus: Your username is no longer visible in a public/global search, which means setting a username does not make your account public or globally discoverable.
  • Mobile Number Privacy: Your mobile number remains private, even with a username set.
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Important Privacy Note on Contacting by Username  :
The system is designed for private connection, but the visibility of your mobile number will change once a connection is established.
  • When you use a username to reach a person and send the first message, your mobile number will become visible to that specific person. This happens regardless of your phone number privacy settings.
  • Once a username is created, a profile link is generated which can be copied and shared to other people to reach you out on Arattai.
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 Create a 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 (_) 
  • 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 Create username at the bottom.
  • Read through the details and tap Create username. 
  • Enter your desired unique username.
  • Tap Create username. 
  • Your username will be created.
iOS
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap the edit icon next to your name.
  • Tap Create username under Username.
  • Read through the details and tap Create username. 
  • Enter your desired unique username.
  • Tap Create username. 
  • Your username will be created.
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 Create username.
  • Read through the details and click Continue. 
  • Enter your desired unique username.
  • Click Create username, 
  • Your username will be updated.

How to 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 Update username.
  • A confirmation dialog box will appear. 
  • Tap Continue. 
  • 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 Update username.
  • A confirmation dialog box will appear. 
  • Tap Continue. 
  • 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.
  • Place the cursor on Username, click on Change.
  • Enter your desired unique username.
  • Click Update username. 
  • 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 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.

How to Find a Person by Username

Note: When you send your first message to a new person found by username, your phone number becomes visible to them, regardless of your current privacy settings.
Android
iOS
Web
Android
  • Open the main Chats page.
  • Tap the + plus icon located at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Tap Find using username.
  • Type the exact username of the person you want to find.
  • Tap Chat to open a new conversation with them.
iOS
  • Open the main Chats page.
  • Tap the  new chat icon located at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Tap Find using username.
  • Type the exact username of the person you want to find.
  • Search to open a new conversation with them.
Web
  • Click the ＋plus icon on the top right of your chat list.
  • Click Find using username.
  • Type the exact username of the person you want to find.
  • Click Next to open a new conversation with them.
 

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