One of our favorite things about Minecraft is the ability to show off your individuality through your unique username. Whether you want a new in-game name to reflect your personality or just want a change, editing your Minecraft username is a simple affair. In this step-by-step tutorial, I will teach you how you can change your username, focusing on things you have to think of, answering questions, and other things, making it as smooth as possible.

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Why Change Your Minecraft Username?:

But before we do that, let me explain why you might be interested in switching your username anyhow:

• Personal Growth: New beginnings, new identity, outgrowing old self.
• Branding: Content creators and streamers may like a username that goes with their brand.
• Fun and Creativity: Come up with a new username to increase your excitement for the game.
• Privacy: Perhaps, for privacy reasons, you’d prefer a less distinguishable name.

For whatever reason, you may want to change your username. The developer of Minecraft, Mojang, allows you to do so via the use of a Mojang account, but there are certain rules and restrictions in place.

Requirements Before You Change Username in Minecraft

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

Working: Why Change Your Minecraft Username?:

• Account: You’ll need a Minecraft Java Edition or Bedrock Edition account (bought from Mojang or Microsoft).
• Mojang/Microsoft Account: You’ll have to have your login and password for a Minecraft account.
• 30-Day Lockout: After changing your name, you can’t change it again for 30 days, which is Mojang’s way of preventing you from changing it too often.
• Username Availability: The new username has to be available by another user, and must adhere to Mojang’s naming conventions(for example, no vulgar or inappropriate names).

How to Change Username in Minecraft, Step-by-Step:

These are the steps to changing your Minecraft name. Keep in mind that the procedure is almost exclusively done via the official Minecraft or Microsoft page in contrast to in-game, because the latter does not support changing usernames.

Step 1: Log In to Your Minecraft Account:

1. Open your web browser and surf to the official Minecraft website at Minecraft.
2. Click Login in the upper right corner.
3. Fill in your email and password for your Minecraft account.

• If your account has been transitioned to a Microsoft account (which has been a requirement for Java Edition since 2021), you’ll be taken to Microsoft’s login page. Log in using your Microsoft account credentials.
• Finish two-factor authentication if you have it enabled.

Step 2: Go to Your Profile Settings:

• When you’re signed in, click your profile name or user icon in the upper right corner of the Minecraft website.
• Choose Manage Account or Profile in the drop-down menu.
• You’ll be taken to the Mojang or Microsoft account management page, which lists information about your Minecraft profile.

Step 3: Check Username Change Eligibility:

• Look for the section Minecraft: Java Edition (Minecraft Profile on mobile).
• Look for the Username field. There should be an option next to your existing username that says something like Change or Edit.
• If the option to change is grayed out, that means you have switched your username in the past 30 days. You’re going to have to wait for the lockout period to end. The page shows the date you can change it next.

Step 4: Enter a New Username:

1. Select the Change or Edit option beside your user name.
2. Enter your new desired username in the text box.

• Usernames may only be from 3 to 16 characters in length.
• They may contain letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.
• Make sure the username complies with Mojang’s terms of service (no swearing, racial slurs, or anything else that breaks the rules).

1. If the username is available, click Check Availability.

• If your username is already taken, you will need to try another.
• If the feature is available, you will get a confirmation message.

Step 5: Confirm the Change:

1. Once you have chosen an available username, make sure you review it carefully, since you won’t be able to change it again for 30 days.
2. That’s it! Click Change Username or Confirm when you want to continue!
3. Re-enter your password if requested or go through any added security verification.
4. If successful, you’ll get confirmation of the change and your new username will become active right away.

Step 6: Update Your Game and Servers:

1. Reset Minecraft: Log off the Minecraft launcher, then log back in, and the new username will appear in the game.
2. Multiplayer Servers: In multiplayer games that have server-side login/account systems, your username will usually change automatically when changing your nickname, but in some games, you will have to re-authenticate or refresh the profile.

• If you are an admin or have special permissions on a server, tell the owner of the server to update your roles, as they are linked to your old username.

1. Friends and Whitelists: Inform your friends of your new name and ask server staff to update any whitelists they may have for you.

Important Considerations:

Updating your username is easy; however, a few things need to be considered so you don’t run into problems:

• Old Username Release: Once you have changed your username the old username will be held for a 37-day grace period to prevent others from taking over your brand. If you do need to change back to your original name, you will need to do so within this timeframe.
• Impact on multiplayer: Your Minecraft UUID (a unique identifier) remains the same so your skins, progression, and purchases are still preserved. That said, there may be a few servers or mods out there that use player names for permissions or bans and that will cause temporary issues.
• Prohibited Usernames: If your new username breaks the Mojang ToS, it will also be locked, and you may be requested to pick a new one.
• Microsoft Account Integration: Now that we have migrated your Mojang account to a Microsoft account, make sure that your Microsoft account remains secure to avoid unwanted changes.

Common Questions About Changing Your Username in Minecraft

Conclusion:

Renaming yourself in Minecraft is a simple way to rejuvenate your in-game persona and add an extra challenge to your game. With this walk-through, we’ll show you how to change your username and make sure you know what to expect–and how to deal with any hiccups along the way. Just make sure you like the name, it is available for your use, and it also matches the personality and guidelines from Mojang. For lone wolves and team players, your username will carry you across countless blocky adventures. Happy crafting!