11 articles
Nex and Nyx
Your two identities, switching, and what stays private.
- What is Nixyum? What are Nex and Nyx?Nixyum is a social network where one account gives you two identities: Nex, the side they know, and Nyx, the side they don't. Nyx is an…
- Is Nyx a second account, an alt or a finsta?No. People make a second account, an alt or a "finsta" to post what they don't want tied to their name. On Nixyum you don't need one: Nyx…
- Can people see that my Nex and Nyx belong to me?No. Other users aren't shown any connection between your Nex and your Nyx. Their profiles, followers and posts are kept separate, and your…
- Is Nyx really anonymous? Does Nixyum know it's me?Nyx is anonymous to other users. It isn't anonymous to Nixyum. Nixyum keeps a secure internal record of which account each Nyx belongs to.…
- How do I switch between Nex and Nyx?On a computer, use the Nex | Nyx switch in the top bar. On a phone, tap the switch at the top right of the screen, or open the menu and…
- How do I post or comment without my name?Use your Nyx: other users aren't shown that it's you. Switch to Nyx, or stay as Nex and, for just one post, comment or reply, tap the…
- Can I use Nex and Nyx in the same conversation?Yes, but be careful. Nixyum remembers which identity you used in a discussion thread. If you've taken part as one identity and then reply…
- I posted with the wrong identity. What now?Delete the post, comment or reply and post it again with the right identity. Deleted content disappears from Nixyum immediately. Keep in…
- How do I keep my Nyx separate from my Nex?Nixyum never shows the link, but small habits can. Some simple rules: Use a different photo and a different username style for Nyx. Don't…
- What happens if my Nyx breaks the rules?The same thing that would happen if your Nex broke them. Nyx gets no extra latitude, and responsibility always goes to the account behind…
- Real name or alias: which should I use?Use each for what it's good at. Your Nex carries your name, for the people and places where being known helps: friends, work, your town.…