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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 6:49 PM

Username is Not Valid Issue[Edited]

Linda,

I've been an Xfinity/Comcast customer for over 30 years. In all that time I've had the same email address that doubles as my user name on my Log In account. I use two Windows based computers to stream live TV. One in my home office and the other in my kitchen. I use both daily. 4 days ago I was asked on my Kitchen computer to log into my account with user name and password. No problem this happens periodically. I typed in my user name in the field and got a message saying this user name is not valid. I tried several time making sure to spell everything correctly - with no success. I tried calling tech support and had a [Edited: "Language"] of a time getting around that horrible automated machine assistant. Even after I was forced to wait for a remote reset procedure and all the other obvious equipment checks I knew were OK - It still did not recognize my user name. Finally after fighting with that awful AI assistant I got a live person. This tech support person told me there were issues with streaming services and they were going to get this resolved in a few hours and to try logging in again later. Even though I did not have any issues with my office computer and could access my email and live TV as normal. I felt like tech support was just trying politely to blow me off but I complied with the request and didn't attempt to log in until 24 hours later, the next day. Of course, I had the same issue. Xfinity/Comcast does not recognize my user name and I can't go any further. I tried to use the live Chat on the Xfinity website but it refused to let me Chat with a real person. I spent almost an hour going round and round with this [Edited: "Inflammatory"] Chat assistant with no resolution. Now I am frustrated and [Edited: "Language"]. I tried using my X account and contacted an Xfinity Agent via instant messaging. They wanted me to provide them with my full name and address to verify my account. The X platform is not secure and I was not going to give out any personal information and so once again I am not able to get any help with this problem. I am now reaching out to you on this forum to see what I can do to get my computer to recognize my user name. This is now Day 5. I pay $305.00 a month for the Xfinity/Comcast internet and TV service and this is what I get. Unfortunately, you have us by the short hairs as there is no real competition. AT&T is worse and Hughes Net is a joke. I've been waiting for Sonic to get to my neighborhood but that could take years. So I have no choice but to deal with your horrible customer service and hope I can get this issue resolved. Let's see if you can help me.

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Good afternoon chef-swoll. I can certainly understand the frustration if you are experiencing some issues. I will be more than happy to look into this for you. We truly do appreciate you being such a long time customer. I will work with you to ensure we get your concerns resolved. I will need some additional information from you. 

Please send us a direct chat message with your full name and complete service address to “Xfinity Support”. To do so, click on the chat icon located at the top right of this forums page.

 

To send a "Direct Message" to Xfinity Support:

 

  • Click "Sign In" if necessary
  • Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or  https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging
  • Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
    The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there
  • As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list
  • An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line
  • Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window and press Enter to send it.

 

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@XfinityJon​ Thank You Jon. What message should I text in the window to get the help I need and not be sent to another constant loop with a AI assistant?

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If you follow the prompts within this discuss to initiate a direct message you will reach either me or one of my awesome teammates, and you will then be working with a live representative. We would need you to message us to ensure any of your information is in a private space and not on a public forum. Once we have the message we can proceed with resolving your concern. 🙂

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Awesome! Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes.

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No problem! We are happy to help 🙂. Once we get your direct message we can begin further troubleshooting. 

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