The fastest way to change your username

To change your Minecraft Bedrock username, sign into your Microsoft account on the device where you play, then go to account.microsoft.com and select your profile. Click "Edit profile" or "Manage your Microsoft account", find the section for your Minecraft profile name, and type your new username. The change takes effect when ready in-game.

Your username is separate from your Microsoft account email. You can change the username without changing your email address, and you can change it as often as you want — there is no cooldown period on Bedrock like there is on Java Edition.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or mobile. The core process is the same: log into Microsoft's website, find your profile settings, and edit the name field.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Minecraft Bedrock username lives in your Microsoft account settings at account.microsoft.com, not in the game itself.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want with no waiting period between changes.
  • The new username appears in-game when ready after you save it, but other players may see the old name briefly if they are already in a world with you.
  • If you cannot find the profile name field, make sure you are signed into the correct Microsoft account — the one linked to your Bedrock game.

Changing your username on Windows 10 and Windows 11

Open a web browser and go to account.microsoft.com. Sign in with the Microsoft account that is linked to your Bedrock game. Click on your profile picture or name at the top left, then select "View profile" or "Manage your account".

Look for a section labeled "Minecraft profile" or "Gaming". You should see your current username displayed. Click "Edit" or the pencil icon next to your name. Type your new username in the text field — usernames can be 3 to 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Click "Save" or "Confirm". Close the browser and launch Minecraft Bedrock; your new name will appear when you load in.

Changing your username on mobile (iOS and Android)

Open a web browser on your phone or tablet and navigate to account.microsoft.com. Sign in with your Microsoft account. Tap your profile picture, then tap "View profile" or "Manage your account". Scroll down until you find the Minecraft profile section.

Tap "Edit" next to your username. Type your new name and tap "Save". Return to Minecraft Bedrock and restart the app. Your new username will display the next time you load a world or join a server.

Changing your username on Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch

These consoles do not let you change your Minecraft username directly from the console. Instead, use a computer or phone to visit account.microsoft.com, sign in, and follow the steps above. The change syncs to your console the next time you launch Minecraft Bedrock and connect to the internet.

If you are on Xbox, you can also change your Xbox gamertag separately, but that does not change your Minecraft username. Your Minecraft name and your Xbox gamertag are two different things.

What happens after you change your username

Your new username appears in your own game when ready. Other players in your world or on a server may still see your old name for a few minutes while the change syncs across their devices. If you are playing on a Realm or a multiplayer server, the owner may see both names briefly in the player list.

Your old username does not stay reserved for you. If you change your name and then change it again, someone else could claim your previous name. Your game progress, worlds, and items stay with your Microsoft account no matter how many times you change your username.

Troubleshooting: your username field is grayed out or missing

If you cannot edit your username, the most common reason is that you are signed into the wrong Microsoft account. Make sure the account you are using on account.microsoft.com is the same one linked to your Bedrock game. Check by launching Minecraft Bedrock and looking at the account name in the settings menu under "Profile".

If you are signed into the correct account and the field is still grayed out, try signing out of account.microsoft.com completely, closing your browser, and signing back in. If the problem persists, wait a few hours — Microsoft sometimes locks profile edits temporarily after recent account changes for security reasons.

Changing your username versus changing your gamertag

On Xbox, your gamertag is your Xbox Live name. Your Minecraft username is separate. You can change your Xbox gamertag through Xbox settings, but that does not change your Minecraft name. Players will see your Minecraft username in-game, not your gamertag.

On PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, you have a console username (your PSN or Nintendo account name) and a Minecraft username. These are also separate. Your Minecraft username is what appears to other players in Bedrock worlds and servers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to a name I used before?

Yes. Your old usernames are not permanently reserved. If you change from "BuilderJoe" to "PixelArtist" and then want to go back to "BuilderJoe", you can do that. However, if someone else claimed "BuilderJoe" in the meantime, you will not be able to use it.

How long does it take for my new username to show up?

Your new username appears in your own game when ready. Other players may see your old name for a few minutes while the change spreads across servers and their devices. In Realms and multiplayer servers, the change usually syncs within 5 to 10 minutes.

Will changing my username affect my worlds or achievements?

No. Your worlds, items, and progress are tied to your Microsoft account, not your username. You can change your name as many times as you want without losing anything.

What if I forgot which Microsoft account is linked to my Bedrock game?

Launch Minecraft Bedrock and go to Settings, then Profile. You will see the email address of the Microsoft account you are currently signed into. Use that email to sign into account.microsoft.com.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

No. Minecraft Bedrock usernames can only contain letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). Spaces, hyphens, and other symbols are not allowed. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long.