How to Change Your Name in Minecraft

Having a Minecraft account requires you to have a username, and sometimes you are not happy with it or simply want to change the name. Fortunately, in 2015, Mojang allowed name changes for all Java accounts. Since then, there have been thousands of username edits and it continues to happen every day. All those players changed to a name they wanted, which means you can do the same. However, this requires you to do it outside of the default Minecraft launcher, so it can be confusing. Additionally, there are specifications to follow to successfully change your username, and failure to do so will result in the name change not being made. In our Holy Hosting guide, we will go over the information and steps to change your profile name.

Getting Started

There are a few things to keep in mind when changing your Minecraft account username. First, you can only change it every 30 days, so if you try to rename too soon, you will be blocked. All profile names require 3 to 16 characters, all letters of the English alphabet, numbers 0 to 9, and only an underscore as a special character. Each time you edit your username, it will be associated with your account forever. In other words, anyone can look up your account's name history to see how many times you changed and what they were. This is mainly done using NameMC, a popular website for looking up usernames, skins, and servers. As a final note, you must follow Mojang's Community Standards when changing your name. You can now follow the instructions below to get started.

Changing Username

Head to the Minecraft website and log in with your Microsoft account.

If you are not redirected to the "Profile" page, then in the upper right corner, hover over your username and click on Profile.

Then, under Minecraft: Java Edition, press the Profile Name.Minecraft Profile Name

Once in that section, proceed to enter your new username in the Java Profile Name text field.Minecraft Change Username

Click Change Profile Name when you are done and you should be good to go.

Changing Username on Bedrock

If you are trying to change your username on Bedrock, that will involve changing your Xbox Gamertag. This is due to Microsoft's design for that version of Minecraft. You will need to log in to your Xbox account and change it from here. Additionally, you can check out more details on how to change your username or Gamertag in the Official Minecraft FAQ.

Conclusion

Changing your name in Minecraft was a must-have feature that was finally added to the game in 2015. Many people grew up playing the game and had usernames they did not want after years of use. After reviewing the information above, you now understand how to actually change your profile name so you can finally get the one you want. Just make sure to follow Mojang's rules when creating a new username, because if you don't, your account or name may be at risk. We hope this guide has helped you edit a new username for your Minecraft account.