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Why doesn't the display name show on posts instead of user name? How can I privately change my name?

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Can this be done without posting the info?

Can this be done without posting the info?

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The display name will only show on your profile page.
Yours is here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/user/709829

If you want to change the display name, go here:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/users/edit

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You mean you want your DisplayName to appear here on the Support Forum rather than your Username ??

Modified by Hasan

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Yes- isn't that the way it is supposed to work? If not I would like to change my user name.

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I have reported the problem to Moderators and Admins.. Hopefully they'll respond later...

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Jimred, I just changed your username. You might have to log in again.

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Thank you very much Kadir. Since the user name shows on posts and at the top of my page, where does the display name ever show?

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The display name will only show on your profile page.
Yours is here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/user/709829

If you want to change the display name, go here:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/users/edit

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So, you want to say in support pages (q or a) only username will be shown and not the display name?

Because I really do not see a point of display name if that's the case.