Where to change your username on Bedrock

On Bedrock Edition, you change your username through the Xbox app or your Microsoft account settings, not inside the game itself. The game pulls your display name from whichever Microsoft account you are signed into, so changing it there changes it everywhere you play Bedrock.

You have two routes: change it in the Xbox app on your device, or go directly to your Microsoft account online. Both lead to the same setting. The Xbox app route is faster if you are already on your computer or console. The online route works from any browser, including your phone.

Key Takeaways

  • Bedrock Edition reads your username from your Microsoft account, so you must change it there, not in the game.
  • You can change your username in the Xbox app on Windows, or through your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com on any device.
  • The change takes effect when ready in Bedrock, but other players may see the old name briefly if they cached it locally.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the name must be between 3 and 15 characters.
  • Changing your Microsoft account username does not affect your Minecraft worlds, achievements, or purchases.

Changing your username through the Xbox app on Windows

Open the Xbox app on your Windows computer. In the top left, click your profile picture or the menu icon. Select View profile. You will see your current gamertag displayed prominently.

Click Edit profile or the pencil icon next to your name. A window will open with a text field showing your current gamertag. Delete it and type your new username. Click Check availability to see if the name is taken. If it is available, click Save. The change takes effect when ready.

Changing your username through your Microsoft account online

Go to account.microsoft.com in any web browser and sign in with the Microsoft account you use for Bedrock. Click Your info in the left sidebar. Under your profile picture, you will see your current gamertag.

Click Manage your Microsoft account or look for an Edit button next to your gamertag. You may need to click Edit profile or Gamertag depending on your account layout. Type your new username in the field that appears. Click Check availability. If the name is free, click Save or Next to confirm.

What happens after you change your username

The new name appears in Bedrock the next time you launch the game or restart your session. If you are already in a world, you may need to quit to the main menu and back in to see the change reflected. Other players in your world will see the new name, though their game may briefly show the old one if they have not refreshed their player list.

Your worlds, achievements, skins, and purchases stay exactly as they were. Changing your username does not reset anything or move your account. Friends who have you added will still see you on their friends list under your new name.

Rules and limits on username changes

Microsoft enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes. If you changed your name recently, you will see a countdown timer telling you when you can change it again. You cannot bypass this by creating a new account.

Your username must be between 3 and 15 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and some symbols. Spaces are not allowed. Microsoft blocks names that violate their code of conduct, so profanity, slurs, and impersonation of real people or brands will be rejected even if the name is technically available.

If your username change is not showing up

Wait a few minutes and restart Bedrock completely. Close the game entirely, not just the window, and reopen it. Sign out of your Microsoft account in the Xbox app or game settings, then sign back in. This forces the game to pull your updated profile information from Microsoft's servers.

If the old name still appears after a full restart, check that you are signed into the correct Microsoft account. Bedrock shows the username of whichever account is currently active on your device. If you have multiple accounts, make sure you are using the one you intended to change.

Changing your username on console

On Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch, the process is the same in principle but the steps differ slightly. On Xbox, open your profile, go to Customize profile, and select Gamertag. On PlayStation, go to Profile in Settings and select Online ID. On Switch, go to System Settings, select your user, and choose Profile.

Each console has its own 30-day cooldown, so if you changed your name on Xbox, you cannot change it again on PlayStation for another 30 days. The name you set becomes your Bedrock username across all platforms you play on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once?

Yes, but only once every 30 days. After you change your username, Microsoft locks the setting for 30 days. You can see the exact date you will be able to change it again in your account settings. This limit applies across all platforms — changing it on Xbox counts as your one change for the month.

What if my desired username is taken?

The availability checker will tell you when ready if the name is taken. You will need to choose a different name. Try adding a number or underscore to a name you like. Usernames are not case-sensitive, so "JohnSmith" and "johnsmith" are the same name.

Will changing my username affect my worlds or progress?

No. Your worlds, achievements, skins, and all purchases remain on your account. Only the name displayed to other players changes. Your friends list, multiplayer invites, and game data are tied to your account, not your username.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your username and password are separate. Changing your username does not affect your password or account security. You should never need to change your password unless you suspect someone has accessed your account.

Why do other players still see my old name?

Their game may have cached your old name locally before you changed it. This usually clears within a few minutes or after they restart their game. If they are still seeing the old name after several hours, they may need to restart Bedrock or sign out and back in.