Overview

• The latest Android beta (version 2.25.28.12) adds a Reserve Username option in profile settings.
• Usernames will let people connect without sharing their mobile numbers, aiding privacy and cutting unwanted messages.
• Reservation is expected to reach more users ahead of the full feature to prevent early hoarding during a phased rollout.
• Usernames must be 3–30 characters with at least one letter, using only lowercase letters, numbers, periods, or underscores, with no domains or leading, trailing, or consecutive periods.
• An optional username key is in testing to require a short code before first‑time contacts can message a user.