Mastodon Username Generator
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How Mastodon usernames work
Mastodon handles have two parts: @username@instance — your local name plus the server you joined (like @you@mastodon.social). The username itself takes letters, numbers and underscores, but the full address is what people copy to follow you across the fediverse. Because the same local name can exist on many servers, your choice of instance is part of your identity. This generator focuses on the local username — clean, lowercase, easy to read in a @you@server.tld string that has to travel between communities.
Mastodon username tips
- Your full handle is @username@instance — keep the username short so the whole address stays readable.
- Underscores are the only separator allowed; periods and dashes aren't.
- Remember the same username can exist on other instances, so pick a server that fits your niche too.
- Lowercase is the fediverse norm — it reads as native and avoids confusion when people type your address.
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Mastodon Username Generator — common questions
Latest questions readers ask us about this topic.
Why does a Mastodon handle have two @ symbols?
Because it includes your server: @username@instance.tld. The first part is your local name; the second is the Mastodon instance you signed up on.
Can I move my Mastodon username to another server?
You can migrate your account and followers to a new instance, but the username portion may differ if it's already taken there. Your new full handle changes accordingly.
What characters are allowed in a Mastodon username?
Letters, numbers and underscores. No spaces, periods or dashes in the local username part of the handle.
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