You can change your username in Animal Jam, but only once every 30 days

Animal Jam lets you change the name of your character through the Settings menu in the game itself. The process takes a few minutes, but there is a waiting period: you must wait 30 days after your last username change before you can change it again. If you have never changed your username before, you can do it right away.

The change affects only your in-game character name, not your account login credentials. Your friends list, den, and inventory stay the same. Other players will see your new name when ready in the game world.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings in Animal Jam, select the Account tab, and choose Change Username to pick a new name for your character.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the cooldown timer starts from your last change, not from when you request it.
  • Your account login name stays the same — only your character's display name changes.
  • If your desired username is taken, you will need to choose a different one; the game will tell you when ready if a name is unavailable.
  • Username changes are permanent once confirmed, so double-check spelling and capitalization before you submit.

Step-by-step process to change your username

Start the game and log into your account. Once you are in the game world, look for the Settings icon, usually a gear symbol in the top-right corner of the screen or in the main menu. Click or tap it to open the Settings panel.

Find the Account tab within Settings. This tab contains options related to your account information. Select Change Username from the available options. A text box will appear where you can type your new desired username.

Type your new username into the box. Animal Jam will show you when ready whether that name is available or already taken by another player. If the name is taken, try a different one. Once you find an available name you like, confirm the change. The new username takes effect right away.

The 30-day waiting period explained

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This timer starts from the moment you confirm your change, not from when you first tried to change it. If you change your username on January 15th, you will not be able to change it again until February 14th.

The waiting period applies to all accounts, including new ones. If you create a fresh account and when ready change the username, you still have to wait 30 days before changing it a second time. There is no way to skip or shorten this cooldown.

What happens to your account when you change your username

Your login credentials do not change. You still log in with the same email address and password you used before. Only the character name that other players see in the game world changes.

Your den, items, gems, and all other inventory contents stay exactly as they were. Your friends list remains intact, and your friends will see your new username the next time they log in. Any trades or transactions you made under your old username are still part of your account history.

Usernames that Animal Jam will not allow

Animal Jam has rules about what usernames are permitted. You cannot use usernames that contain profanity, hate speech, or references to illegal activity. The game also blocks usernames that impersonate staff members or famous players, or that are designed to scam or mislead other players.

Usernames with excessive numbers, random characters, or symbols may be rejected depending on the specific combination. If you try to set a username and the game rejects it without saying the name is taken, it likely violates the content policy. Try a different name that is simpler and more straightforward.

If you cannot remember your current username

Log into your account on the Animal Jam website using your email and password. Once you are logged in, go to your Account Settings page. Your current character name will be displayed there, even if you cannot remember it from memory.

If you have forgotten your login email or password, use the "Forgot Password" option on the login screen. You will need access to the email address associated with your account to reset your password and regain access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I change my username and then want to change it back?

You can change it back, but you have to wait 30 days from your first change before you can make any change at all. If you changed your username on January 1st and want to revert it on January 10th, you cannot — you must wait until January 31st. Then you can change it to whatever you want, including your original name.

Can I have multiple characters with different usernames?

Animal Jam accounts can have multiple characters, and each character can have its own username. The 30-day cooldown applies to each character separately, so you could change one character's name, then when ready change a different character's name on the same account.

Do my friends see my old username or my new one?

Your friends see your new username. The change is when ready in the game world. If you were on their friends list under your old name, you will appear under your new name the next time they log in or refresh their friends list.

What if someone else takes the username I want?

Usernames in Animal Jam are first-come, first-served. If another player has already claimed the name you want, it will show as unavailable when you try to set it. You will need to choose a different username. There is no way to reserve a name or request that another player change theirs.

Can I change my username if my account is banned or suspended?

If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot log in to change your username. You would need to resolve the suspension or ban first. Contact Animal Jam support through their official website if you believe your account was suspended in error.