Follow these easy steps to update your Discord username on desktop or mobile:
1. Create a Discord Account (for first-time users)
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Go to https://discord.com/
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Click “Sign Up”
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Enter your email, username, password, and birthdate
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Click “Continue”
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Verify your email using the link sent to your inbox
2. Open Discord
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Launch the Discord app or go to the website.
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Log in to your account.
3. Go to User Settings
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On Desktop/Browser: Click the gear icon (
) at the bottom left, next to your username.
) at the bottom left, next to your username.•
On Mobile: Tap your profile icon in the bottom right, then select “Account.”
4. Find the Username Section
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In “User Settings,” open the “My Account” tab
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Click or tap the “Edit” button next to your username
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Enter your new username using this format:
[First Name] (no nicknames, only your first name please!)Example: If your name is James → James
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You can change your nickname inside the server by right-clicking your name
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Enter your password to verify the change
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Click “Save” or “Done”
Important Notes
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Display Name: You can also change your Display Name (how you appear in servers) as often as you like.
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Username Availability: If your chosen username is already taken, you’ll need to pick a different one.
Here’s a video on how to change Discord ID
5. What to Do After You Join the Server
Once you click the Discord link (at the bottom of this guide), you’ll land in the Hoppin Community Server and in #unlock-busan channel.
unlock-busan channel. Step 1: Go to #unlock-busan Channel
You'll land in a channel called #unlock-busan.
unlock-busan.You’ll see a message from Carl-bot that looks like this:
Click only ONE emoji that matches your Workation ticket:
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Summer Workation (Aug 18 – Sep 1)•
Asia Nomads Workation (Sep 1 – 15)•
Startup & Film Workation (Sep 15 – 29)•
Korean Language Workation (Oct 10 – 24)Only click the emoji for the Workation you registered for.
Joining other groups will result in removal from those channels due to privacy rules.
Click your Workation emoji to unlock access
Step 2: Confirm You Got Access
After clicking the correct emoji, new channels will appear under "2025 Hoppin Busan" — such as #announcement, #introductions, #coworking-space, etc.
If you see these channels, you’re in!
6. Now You’re Ready! Join Our Discord
Click button below to join the Hoppin Discord Server or copy-paste the link below to your browser. 
7. Introduce Yourself in #introductions
Once you’re in, head to the #introductions channel located in #unlock-busan category and say hi to the community!
introductions channel located in #unlock-busan category and say hi to the community!Feel free to share:
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Your name and where you're from
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What you do or work on
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What you're excited about for Hoppin Busan
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Your social links (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Here’s an example:Hi everyone! I’m Sarah from Toronto
I’m a freelance UX designer currently working on wellness and mental health apps.
Super excited to meet fellow nomads and explore Busan! Let’s grab coffee or hit the beach
Optional Channels You Can Explore
In addition to your Workation category, you’ll also see other channels like:
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#starting-guide under the welcome category
starting-guide under the welcome category•
#discord-tips under the welcome category
discord-tips under the welcome category•
#introductions under the Hoppin Seoul category (feel free to leave another introduction on here as well :) )
introductions under the Hoppin Seoul category (feel free to leave another introduction on here as well :) )
Other optional channels to check out
Note: These are not official channels for Hoppin Busan communication.
All essential announcements, schedules, and discussions will take place within the 2025 Hoppin Busan category.
8. Need Help?
If you have any questions or run into issues:
Email us at: hoppinbusan@hoppers.kr Send a DM on Instagram:We’re here to help you get settled. See you inside the community!
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