Custom Account Nicknames

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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.

How to Use

• 1Go to Settings > Accounts

• 2See multiple connected X accounts

• 3Click edit icon on first account

• 4See nickname input field appear

• 5Type nickname: "Work - Tech Updates"

• 6Save - nickname appears on account card

• 7Edit second account: "Personal"

• 8Edit third account: "Client - Acme Corp"

• 9Open composer

• 10Click account selector

• 11See nicknames prominently displayed

• 12Select account by recognizing nickname

• 13See 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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