# Reserved usernames programmably?

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**Created:** [September 13, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reserved-usernames-programmably/278906 "2023-09-13T17:05:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 13, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reserved-usernames-programmably/278906/1 "2023-09-13T17:05:56Z")

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Hi guys,  
Is it possible to manage ‘reserved usernames’ programmably?  
I understand that there is that thing called **rails console** - would that be where a novice should jump to right away, If it can be done there?  
Or else - how do you add many long words to your reserved usernames? Thanks.

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