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Custom Account Nicknames

Add memorable names to accounts for easy identification

Manage multiple accounts effortlessly with custom nicknames. Label accounts "Work", "Personal", "Client - Nike" or any name that helps you stay organized. Nicknames appear everywhere you select accounts, making the right choice obvious every time.

How to Use

  1. 1Navigate to Settings > Accounts
  2. 2Show multiple connected X accounts
  3. 3Click edit icon on first account
  4. 4Show nickname input field appearing
  5. 5Type nickname: "Work - Tech Updates"
  6. 6Save and show nickname appearing on account card
  7. 7Edit second account with nickname: "Personal"
  8. 8Edit third account with nickname: "Client - Acme Corp"
  9. 9Open composer
  10. 10Click account selector
  11. 11Show nicknames prominently displayed in account list
  12. 12Select account by recognizing nickname
  13. 13Show nickname in publish confirmation

Key Features

  • Custom Text Labels - Add any text as nickname (up to 50 characters)
  • Visible Everywhere - Nicknames appear in Settings, composer, scheduler, and notifications
  • Easy Editing - Change nicknames anytime with one click
  • Quick Identification - Scan accounts by nickname instead of username
  • Multi-Account Management - Essential for agencies managing client accounts
  • No Platform Limitation - Works for X, BlueSky, and Mastodon accounts
  • Composer Integration - Account selector shows nicknames prominently
  • Settings Display - Account cards display nickname above username
  • Search Support - Future: search accounts by nickname
  • Clear Hierarchy - Nickname displays larger than technical account names
  • Optional Field - Leave blank if you prefer showing just usernames
  • Persistent Storage - Nicknames saved securely with account data

Why You'll Love It

"@johnsmith" and "@john_smith_media" look the same at a glance. "Work" and "Personal" are instantly clear. Nicknames eliminate confusion and mistakes when managing multiple accounts or clients.

Pro Tips

  • Use role-based names: "Work", "Personal", "Side Project"
  • Client names help agencies: "Client - Nike", "Client - Adidas"
  • Descriptive labels: "Tech News", "Product Updates", "Customer Support"
  • Short is better - "Work" beats "Work Account for Company X"
  • Emoji work if you want visual distinction: "🏢 Work", "😊 Personal"
  • Consistency helps - use similar naming patterns across platforms
  • Update as needed - change client names when accounts change hands
  • Leave blank for accounts you recognize easily by username alone
  • Nicknames in composer make selecting the right account foolproof
  • Perfect for teams - everyone knows which account is which

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