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FrottageCod · 22/02/2011 17:19

oops pressed enter too fast then!

Can I just ask if it would be possible to hide any previous names used when name changing. At the moment, if I am logged in, which I usually am - anyone who uses this computer only has to know my email address to log into the name change section, where they could see what previous user names I have used. Is there any way around this at all?

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HelenMumsnet · 22/02/2011 17:56

Yes, FrottageCod: to get to the namechange bit of MN, you need to log in again to MyMumsnet (with your email address and password) ? even if you are logged to Talk already.

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DamianTech · 22/02/2011 19:38

Hi FrottageCod,

The usernames are being stored client-side, i.e. on your machine. You need to clear your form history, how this is done will depend on which browser you're using. If you can find that out I'd be happy to show you how it's done, or you can just search Google. :)

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DamianTech · 23/02/2011 09:16

@FrottageCod: If you go into Safari's preferences and choose the AutoFill tab, there should be an Edit button next to usernames and passwords. Click that, then scour the list for your old nicknames and remove them. You may also need to edit Other forms and remove Mumsnet from the list.

Obviously we cannot remove the nickname history page, so I would suggest if you're worried about people seeing it, only let Safari save your talk nickname/password, not the email address used to log in to MyMumsnet. The logins are separate so you shouldn't have any problems, so long as you can remember your email address. :)

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