Hello, I need some help for my website and it has it do with usernames. I want my forum website to have usernames, something similar to Twitter where when a username is taken, nobody can get it. Is there any code or way to do that on Wix?
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Hi! If you want to implement a unique username system for your Wix forum website, use Wix Code to create a new database collection to store user information, including their chosen usernames. Use JavaScript and the Wix Data API to check if a chosen username is already in use when a user tries to register for your site. Create a registration form where users can enter their desired username, and then use JavaScript to check if that username is already in use. If it is, display an error message to the user and prompt them to choose a different username. If the chosen username is not in use, add the user's information, including their chosen username, to the database collection. Use JavaScript and the Wix Data API to check for unique usernames every time a user attempts to register or change their username.
It's important to note that this feature is not very simple to implement, as it require a good understanding of JavaScript and the Wix Data API. If you're not familiar with these technologies, it may be best to seek the help of a professional developer to help you implement this functionality.