User

Options

NameExampleNotes
Long NameMy Meshtastic NodeDescriptive name of the node
Short NameMMNShort Identifier (typically 3-4 characters)
UnmessageableFalseOnly enable on nodes that you won’t be monitoring, like solar CLIENT_BASE nodes
Licensed amateur radio (HAM)FalseIndicates if the user is a licensed amateur radio operator

What should I name my device?

You can name your device whatever you’d like! Just try to avoid overlap on names with nodes you can see

Last modified January 24, 2026: Adjust some docs (57397b6)