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@hudsonandres
hudsonandres
opened on Mar 18, 2026

Type of bug

Other unexpected behaviour

/ess dump all output

https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl

Error log (if applicable)

No response

Bug description

As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Change your nickname on the server.
  2. Using your original account, change your account name.
  3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).

Expected behaviour

Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.

Actual behaviour

By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.

Additional Information

No response

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var __re = new RegExp('^' + "github\\.com" + '
The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. · Issue #6469 · EssentialsX/Essentials · GitHub
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      The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed.#6469
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      #6470
      Labels
      bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
      Description
      @hudsonandres
      hudsonandres
      opened on Mar 18, 2026
      Type of bug
      Other unexpected behaviour
      /ess dump all output
      https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl
      Error log (if applicable)
      No response
      Bug description
      As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.
      Steps to reproduce
      1. Change your nickname on the server.
      2. Using your original account, change your account name.
      3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).
      Expected behaviour
      Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.
      Actual behaviour
      By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.
      Additional Information
      No response
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The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. · Issue #6469 · EssentialsX/Essentials · GitHub
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          The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. #6469
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          The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed.#6469
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          #6470
          Labels
          bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
          Description
          @hudsonandres
          hudsonandres
          opened on Mar 18, 2026
          Type of bug
          Other unexpected behaviour
          /ess dump all output
          https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl
          Error log (if applicable)
          No response
          Bug description
          As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.
          Steps to reproduce
          1. Change your nickname on the server.
          2. Using your original account, change your account name.
          3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).
          Expected behaviour
          Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.
          Actual behaviour
          By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.
          Additional Information
          No response
          Metadata
          Metadata
          Assignees
          No one assigned
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            bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
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try {
var __m = "*";
var __re = new RegExp('^' + ".*" + '
The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. · Issue #6469 · EssentialsX/Essentials · GitHub
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              The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. #6469
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              #6470
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              The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed.#6469
              Bug
              #6470
              Labels
              bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
              Description
              @hudsonandres
              hudsonandres
              opened on Mar 18, 2026
              Type of bug
              Other unexpected behaviour
              /ess dump all output
              https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl
              Error log (if applicable)
              No response
              Bug description
              As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.
              Steps to reproduce
              1. Change your nickname on the server.
              2. Using your original account, change your account name.
              3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).
              Expected behaviour
              Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.
              Actual behaviour
              By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.
              Additional Information
              No response
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});
}
});
});
});
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})();
(function(){
try {
var __m = "youtube.com";
var __re = new RegExp('^' + "youtube\\.com" + '
The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. · Issue #6469 · EssentialsX/Essentials · GitHub
                  Skip to content
                  The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. #6469
                  Closed
                  Bug
                  #6470
                  Closed
                  The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed.#6469
                  Bug
                  #6470
                  Labels
                  bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
                  Description
                  @hudsonandres
                  hudsonandres
                  opened on Mar 18, 2026
                  Type of bug
                  Other unexpected behaviour
                  /ess dump all output
                  https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl
                  Error log (if applicable)
                  No response
                  Bug description
                  As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.
                  Steps to reproduce
                  1. Change your nickname on the server.
                  2. Using your original account, change your account name.
                  3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).
                  Expected behaviour
                  Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.
                  Actual behaviour
                  By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.
                  Additional Information
                  No response
                  Metadata
                  Metadata
                  Assignees
                  No one assigned
                    Labels
                    bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
                    Type
                    Bug
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                    No projects
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})();
(function(){
try {
var __m = "*";
var __re = new RegExp('^' + ".*" + '
The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. · Issue #6469 · EssentialsX/Essentials · GitHub
                      Skip to content
                      The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. #6469
                      Closed
                      Bug
                      #6470
                      Closed
                      The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed.#6469
                      Bug
                      #6470
                      Labels
                      bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
                      Description
                      @hudsonandres
                      hudsonandres
                      opened on Mar 18, 2026
                      Type of bug
                      Other unexpected behaviour
                      /ess dump all output
                      https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl
                      Error log (if applicable)
                      No response
                      Bug description
                      As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.
                      Steps to reproduce
                      1. Change your nickname on the server.
                      2. Using your original account, change your account name.
                      3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).
                      Expected behaviour
                      Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.
                      Actual behaviour
                      By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.
                      Additional Information
                      No response
                      Metadata
                      Metadata
                      Assignees
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if (__m === '*' || __re.test(location.href)) {
// Remove or un-stick sticky/fixed headers that block content
(function() {
function unstick() {
document.querySelectorAll('header, nav, [role="banner"], .header, .navbar, .sticky, .fixed-top, [style*="position: fixed"], [style*="position:sticky"]').forEach(function(el) {
if (el.style.position === 'fixed' || el.style.position === 'sticky' || getComputedStyle(el).position === 'fixed' || getComputedStyle(el).position === 'sticky') {
el.style.position = 'static';
el.style.top = 'auto';
el.style.zIndex = 'auto';
}
});
}
unstick();
var observer = new MutationObserver(unstick);
observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true, attributes: true, attributeFilter: ['style', 'class'] });
})();
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Kill Sticky Headers]', __e); }
})();
(function(){
try {
var __m = "*";
var __re = new RegExp('^' + ".*" + '
The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. · Issue #6469 · EssentialsX/Essentials · GitHub
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                          The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. #6469
                          Closed
                          Bug
                          #6470
                          Closed
                          The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed.#6469
                          Bug
                          #6470
                          Labels
                          bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
                          Description
                          @hudsonandres
                          hudsonandres
                          opened on Mar 18, 2026
                          Type of bug
                          Other unexpected behaviour
                          /ess dump all output
                          https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl
                          Error log (if applicable)
                          No response
                          Bug description
                          As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.
                          Steps to reproduce
                          1. Change your nickname on the server.
                          2. Using your original account, change your account name.
                          3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).
                          Expected behaviour
                          Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.
                          Actual behaviour
                          By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.
                          Additional Information
                          No response
                          Metadata
                          Metadata
                          Assignees
                          No one assigned
                            Labels
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, 'i');
if (__m === '*' || __re.test(location.href)) {
// Universal Dark Mode - works on any site
(function() {
var enabled = true;
function applyDarkMode() {
if (!enabled) return;
// Create style element if it doesn't exist
var style = document.getElementById('universal-dark-mode-style');
if (!style) {
style = document.createElement('style');
style.id = 'universal-dark-mode-style';
document.head.appendChild(style);
}
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filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg) !important;
background: #1a1a2e !important;
}
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filter: none !important;
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filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg) !important;
background: #2d2d44 !important;
border-color: #444 !important;
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::-moz-selection { background: #4ecdc4 !important; color: #1a1a2e !important; }
';
}
function removeDarkMode() {
var style = document.getElementById('universal-dark-mode-style');
if (style) style.remove();
}
// Toggle with Alt+Shift+D
document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
if (e.altKey && e.shiftKey && e.key === 'D') {
e.preventDefault();
enabled = !enabled;
if (enabled) {
applyDarkMode();
console.log('[Universal Dark Mode] Enabled');
} else {
removeDarkMode();
console.log('[Universal Dark Mode] Disabled');
}
}
});
// Apply on load
applyDarkMode();
// Re-apply on dynamic content
var observer = new MutationObserver(function(mutations) {
if (enabled && !document.getElementById('universal-dark-mode-style')) {
applyDarkMode();
}
});
observer.observe(document.head, { childList: true });
console.log('[Universal Dark Mode] Loaded - Press Alt+Shift+D to toggle');
})();
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Universal Dark Mode]', __e); }
})();
})();
The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. · Issue #6469 · EssentialsX/Essentials · GitHub
                              Skip to content
                              The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed. #6469
                              Closed
                              Bug
                              #6470
                              Closed
                              The nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed.#6469
                              Bug
                              #6470
                              Labels
                              bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
                              Description
                              @hudsonandres
                              hudsonandres
                              opened on Mar 18, 2026
                              Type of bug
                              Other unexpected behaviour
                              /ess dump all output
                              https://essentialsx.net/dump?bytebin=OINBZe62Tl
                              Error log (if applicable)
                              No response
                              Bug description
                              As described in the title, the nickname does not change or reset if the original account name is changed; it remains the same as it was previously set on the server.
                              Steps to reproduce
                              1. Change your nickname on the server.
                              2. Using your original account, change your account name.
                              3. Log back into the server; your old nickname will not be changed or reset (it will remain the old one in the tab).
                              Expected behaviour
                              Upon entering the server, Essentials should perform a verification and, if the account name (original name) has been changed, reset the nickname.
                              Actual behaviour
                              By changing the original account name, when entering the server to /tell (/msg) and other commands, your new name will be valid, however, the tab and chat will show the old name.
                              Additional Information
                              No response
                              Metadata
                              Metadata
                              Assignees
                              No one assigned
                                Labels
                                bug: unconfirmedPotential bugs that need replicating to verify.
                                Type
                                Bug
                                Projects
                                No projects
                                  Milestone
                                  No milestone
                                  Relationships
                                  None yet
                                  Development
                                  No branches or pull requests
                                  Issue actions