Where to change your Bedrock username

Your Bedrock username lives in your Microsoft account settings, not in the game itself. You change it through the Microsoft account portal, and the change takes effect the next time you launch Minecraft Bedrock Edition on any device.

Unlike Java Edition, where you can change your name once every 30 days through the Minecraft launcher, Bedrock is tied directly to your Microsoft account. This means the same username appears across Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and mobile versions of the game — change it once, and it changes everywhere.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Bedrock username is stored in your Microsoft account, not in Minecraft itself, so you change it through the Microsoft website or app.
  • The change takes effect when ready in your Microsoft account but may take a few minutes to show in-game across all your devices.
  • You can change your username as often as you want, unlike Java Edition's 30-day cooldown.
  • If you play on console (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch), your Bedrock username is separate from your console account name and changes independently.

Steps to change your username on a computer

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in with the Microsoft account linked to your Bedrock game. Once you are logged in, look for "Your info" in the left menu and click it.

On the Your Info page, you will see your account name displayed near the top. Click the "Manage your Microsoft account name" link (the exact wording may vary slightly depending on your region). This opens a form where you can enter your new username. Type the new name you want, then click "Next" to check if it is available. If the name is taken, Microsoft will suggest alternatives or ask you to try another one. Once you find an available name, confirm the change and you are done.

The new username appears in your Microsoft account when ready, but it may take a few minutes to show in Bedrock itself. Close and reopen the game to see the change reflected in the player list and in-game chat.

Steps to change your username on mobile or tablet

Open the Microsoft account app on your phone or tablet, or go to account.microsoft.com in your mobile browser. Sign in with your account and tap "Your info" at the bottom of the screen.

Tap "Manage your Microsoft account name" and follow the same process as on a computer: enter your new name, check availability, and confirm. After you change it, close Minecraft Bedrock completely and reopen it. The new name should appear within a few minutes.

What happens to your old username

Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for someone else to use. Your game progress, worlds, and achievements stay with your Microsoft account — they do not disappear when you change your name. Other players will see your new name in multiplayer worlds and in the Realms chat, but your inventory and builds remain exactly as they were.

If you had a custom skin or cape linked to your old username, it stays with your account and continues to display with your new name. The same applies to any Marketplace purchases or Minecoins you own.

Changing your username on console

If you play Bedrock on Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch, your Bedrock username is separate from your console account name. Changing your console account name does not change your Bedrock username — you still need to go through Microsoft account settings to change the name that appears in-game.

Sign into your Microsoft account on the console, navigate to account settings, and look for the option to manage your profile or account name. The exact steps vary by console, but the principle is the same: you are editing your Microsoft account, not your console account. After you save the change, restart Minecraft Bedrock to see the new name in-game.

Troubleshooting a stuck or delayed username change

If your new username does not appear in Bedrock after 10 minutes, try signing out of your Microsoft account in the game and signing back in. On Windows, go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and sign out, then restart Minecraft and sign back in. On mobile, sign out of the Microsoft account in the game settings, close the app completely, and reopen it.

If the name still does not update, clear the game's cache. On Windows 10 or 11, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features, find Minecraft Launcher, click it, and select "Repair". On mobile, go to your device's Settings > Apps, find Minecraft, and select "Storage" > "Clear Cache". This removes temporary files without deleting your worlds or account data. Restart the game and sign in again.

If you see an error message saying the username is unavailable even though you just changed it, wait 15 to 30 minutes and try again. Microsoft's servers sometimes take time to sync the change across all regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Bedrock username back to my old one?

Yes, as long as no one else has claimed it. Go back to your Microsoft account settings and change it again. There is no cooldown period for Bedrock usernames, so you can change it as many times as you want.

Does changing my Bedrock username affect my Java Edition account?

No. Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are separate games with separate usernames. Changing your Bedrock username through Microsoft account settings does not touch your Java Edition name, which you manage through the Minecraft launcher.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Microsoft will tell you it is unavailable and suggest alternatives when you try to claim it. You can either choose one of the suggestions or type in a different name and check again. Usernames are first-come, first-served, so if someone else has it, you cannot use it.

Will my friends still see me in multiplayer after I change my name?

Yes. Your Microsoft account ID stays the same, so your friends list and multiplayer worlds continue to work. They will straightforward see your new username in the player list and chat instead of your old one.

How long does it take for the username change to show on all my devices?

The change appears in your Microsoft account when ready, but it may take a few minutes to sync to Bedrock on each device. If you play on multiple platforms, restart Minecraft on each one to see the updated name. Usually it shows within 5 to 10 minutes.