diff --git a/content/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/managing-user-account-settings/changing-your-github-username.md b/content/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/managing-user-account-settings/changing-your-github-username.md
index c258d1f04a..e6e928c37c 100644
--- a/content/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/managing-user-account-settings/changing-your-github-username.md
+++ b/content/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/managing-user-account-settings/changing-your-github-username.md
@@ -17,9 +17,11 @@ shortTitle: Change your username
 ---
 ## About username changes
 
-You can change your username to another username that is not currently in use.{% ifversion fpt %} If the username you want is not available, you'll see information about whether you can request the username to be released when you type in the desired username.
+You can change your username to another username that is not currently in use.{% ifversion fpt %} If the username you want is not available, consider other names or unique variations. Using a number, hyphen, or an alternative spelling might help you find a similar username that's still available.
 
-If the username is not eligible for release and you don't hold a trademark for the username, you can choose another username or keep your current username. {% data variables.contact.github_support %} cannot release the unavailable username for you. For more information, see "[Changing your username](#changing-your-username)."{% endif %}
+If you hold a trademark for the username, you can find more information about making a trademark complaint on our [Trademark Policy](/articles/github-trademark-policy/) page. 
+
+If you do not hold a trademark for the name, you can choose another username or keep your current username. {% data variables.contact.github_support %} cannot release the unavailable username for you. For more information, see "[Changing your username](#changing-your-username)."{% endif %}
 
 After changing your username, your old username becomes available for anyone else to claim. Most references to your repositories under the old username automatically change to the new username. However, some links to your profile won't automatically redirect.