Can I check a name before signing in?

Yes. The checker on the home page and the public API tell you whether a name is available, taken or not valid, without an account.

What if I change my mind?

Release the handle from your dashboard. Bluesky.bot tries to put the previous handle back, and keeps the name reserved for you for a short grace period before anyone else can take it.

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A handle for your bot: claim name.bluesky.bot in three steps

Your bot can have a handle like weather.bluesky.bot instead of weather.bsky.social. Claiming it takes a couple of minutes, and one click switches the handle on Bluesky for you.

1. Sign in with Bluesky

Open bluesky.bot and sign in with your own Bluesky account. It goes through Bluesky’s OAuth page, so your password never reaches us.

2. Add your bot

Enter the bot’s current handle and sign in as the bot when Bluesky asks. Only an account you can sign in to can be added, so nobody can claim a name for someone else’s bot.

3. Pick a name and claim it

Choose 3 to 30 letters, digits or hyphens and choose Claim Handle. Bluesky.bot switches the handle on Bluesky and checks it; when you see “Live on Bluesky”, you are done. The full guide covers the manual route and the name rules.

Questions, answered

Can I check a name before signing in?: Yes. The checker on the home page and the public API tell you whether a name is available, taken or not valid, without an account.
What if I change my mind?: Release the handle from your dashboard. Bluesky.bot tries to put the previous handle back, and keeps the name reserved for you for a short grace period before anyone else can take it.