API Documentation

users/checkUsername

Updates username for the user, fails if username does not meet requirements, or is taken by another user.

URL

https://disqus.com/api/3.0/users/checkUsername.json

Accessibility

public key, secret key

Supported request methods

POST

Supported formats

json, jsonp

Requires authentication

yes

Rate limited

inherits global rate limit

Arguments

Optional

username

Defaults to null

Disqus username
Minimum length of 3
Maximum length of 30