This module disables the "Username" field on user registration and user edit forms and generates a username automatically using a token or module provided pattern. The pattern could therefore be based on other profile fields (like first/last name), a regex version of their email address or a random string.
This module is complimented by logintobogan, which allows users to login with their email address (and therefore makes usernames redundant for the user, but of course still necessary for Drupal's backend - where auto_username fits in). The realname module also compliments this module, because it ensures any username displays are displayed as "Firstname Surname", which may be easier to read.
Required Modules
- token (any version)
This module was originally developed by Palantir.net for the Chicago Public Schools Virtual-Kindergarten program.
Note: there is currently some cross over with the realname_registration module which provides the same end result, with a less technical administration interface. If you're looking for more control (think tokens or hook override) of your username generation, then auto_username may be better suited to you.
Project information
- Module categories: Access Control
- 992 sites report using this module
- Created by Crell on , updated
- Stable releases for this project are covered by the security advisory policy.
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Releases
Improved combability
Development version: 8.x-1.x-dev updated 18 May 2023 at 23:05 UTC
Development version: 7.x-1.x-dev updated 10 Feb 2019 at 19:28 UTC