Title: Usernames
Last modified: November 7, 2016

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# Usernames

 *  [kstavert](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kstavert/)
 * (@kstavert)
 * [9 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/usernames-3/)
 * Given the worldwide attack on WP sites
    I’d think that WP would want to do everything
   possible to help to thwart hack attempts.
 * one way I do this is by adding UN like this
    A!Ph4@D0g$
 * I work a support desk for a WP theme and I cannot
    believe how many people STILL
   use admin for UN
 * Why is it so hard to add a username with symbols?
 * I can add this type of UN with my installer.. however,
    when I try to add a new
   user through WP dashboard, I get an error message…
 * PLEASE remove this silly rule
 * thanks
    Karen

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 *  [staartmees](https://wordpress.org/support/users/staartmees/)
 * (@staartmees)
 * [9 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/usernames-3/#post-8406849)
 * Usernames aren’t that important. Make sure you use a strong password and read
   [Hardening WordPress](https://codex.wordpress.org/Hardening_WordPress)

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 * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
 * 1 reply
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 * Last reply from: [staartmees](https://wordpress.org/support/users/staartmees/)
 * Last activity: [9 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/usernames-3/#post-8406849)
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