Unable to change username back

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  alxnpt · Member · Dec 16, 2012 at 2:48 pm

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  I change my username and I wanted to change it back to the previous one I had.

  When I try and do so, it just says “username already exists”, I don’t believe anyone has taken it at the moment, how do I get my previous username back?

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  notawoodpecker · Member · Dec 16, 2012 at 2:52 pm

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  how do I get my previous username back?

  You don’t.

  Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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  timethief · Member · Dec 16, 2012 at 5:16 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. http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/