How To Change Minecraft Username

If you are an avid Minecraft player, then you have probably thought (at least once) about changing your current username.

We don’t blame you - changing your username in Minecraft is a way to unleash your creativity and renew your love for this game.

You might see other players with fun and exciting usernames, which motivates you to pick a new profile name once and for all.

If you don’t know how to do this, don’t worry - this blog post will teach you how to change Minecraft username as fast as lightning. Continue reading to get more information about:

• How to change Minecraft profile name in your account;
• Changing your previous username in different Minecraft editions;
• How to choose a cool new profile name in Minecraft

Requirements for a Username in Minecraft

Mojang Studios have set some requirements for the users to change their in-game name.

• The only special character accepted in your username is _;
• You can pick all letters (A-Z) and all numbers (0-9);
• You can’t use blank spaces in your new username.

Users might find it useful to change their in-game name when joining a new server, and they want to have a brand-new experience.

How Often Can You Change Usernames in Minecraft?

The process to change your Minecraft name is totally free, and you can do it once every 30 days.

What’s more, your previous usernames will be saved for 37 days in your Mojang account in case you regret your decision and want to use it back.

How to Change Your Old Username in Your Minecraft Account

Before you decide to create a new name in Minecraft, there’s something important you must know: Minecraft is owned by Microsoft.

Therefore, it doesn’t matter if you don’t play Minecraft on Windows or Xbox - you will probably need to log in to your Microsoft account to correctly set the username.

Change Your Minecraft Name in Java Edition and Bedrock Edition

In order to change your Minecraft profile name, you need to login into your Minecraft account by clicking the previously mentioned link.

Once you are logged in with your password and e-mail, navigate to the “Profile Name” section, select Minecraft Java Edition, and change the name for free.

Nonetheless, what you are changing in this Mojang page is the name that appears in Java Edition only (PC server.)

Understanding the Microsoft Account Gamertag (Xbox)

Whenever you want to play this game online, you need to create a Gamertag. Of course, this is for the Bedrock edition, which is available for gaming consoles. You can create or change your Gamertag here in the top right corner.

Gamertags are strongly connected to the Xbox ecosystem, but if you create a new Gamertag and sign in PSN (for instance), then you will see the name you set on your Gamertag account and not your PSN tag.

What About Mobile, Playstation, and Nintendo?

It sums up like this:

• If you play on mobile and log online, you will need a Gamertag;
• If you play on PS4 or Nintendo Switch, the displayed name will be your Gamertag and not your console ID;
• The password to log into your Gamertag account is not necessarily the same you use on Nintendo or PS4.

There’s an Error Message When I change My Username

This is pretty straightforward to solve, and you shouldn’t wait any longer to correct it.

Just log out and then log in. The server of Mojang needs to authenticate the connection with your new username, so this should quickly solve the problem.

That’s how you change your Minecraft Gamertag in just 5 minutes! If you want more content about this game, make sure to read our Minecraft guides.

Minecraft Username FAQ

Can I Report Someone’s Username?

Yes, you can do it. Nonetheless, Mojang encourages its users to report inappropriate usernames to the server owner and not to the company.

How Can I Pick a New Minecraft username?

Be creative! Try to combine old names with new ones and check the results. You might also get inspiration from other players.

Why Can’t I Change My Minecraft Name?

There are three reasons why this happens: 30 days haven’t passed since you changed your name, someone already has that name, or you are typing in a name that doesn’t match the requirements.