new person fumbling to get started correctly

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  akarim7777 · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 3:18 pm

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  Just created a new account and posted an essay. Now I want to change the name of the newly created account. I see how to change password, but not how to change account name. Please advise.

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 3:20 pm

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  Once you change your username you will not be able to change it back and the old name will not be available for you or anyone to use.

  Instructions here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

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  akarim7777 · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 3:49 pm

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  Thanks, you were helpful.

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  timethief · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 3:52 pm

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  You’re welcome. Note that you can change the site title AKA blog name (not the URL) and/or the optional tagline at any time here > Settings > General