Where to change your Bedrock username

Your Bedrock username lives in your Microsoft account settings, not in the game itself. You change it by signing into your Microsoft account on the web, then updating your profile. The change takes effect the next time you launch Minecraft Bedrock on any device — phone, tablet, console, or PC.

This is different from Java Edition, where your username is tied to your Mojang account. Bedrock usernames are managed through Microsoft because Microsoft owns both the account system and the Bedrock version of the game.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com, not through the game, to change your Bedrock username.
  • Your new username appears on your profile page under "Your info" and takes effect the next time you start Minecraft Bedrock.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the change syncs across all devices where you play Bedrock.
  • If you play on Xbox console, the change updates your Xbox gamertag as well, since they use the same Microsoft account.
  • Changing your username does not affect your worlds, achievements, or Minecoins — those stay with your account.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the web

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in with the email and password you use for Minecraft. Once you are logged in, look for "Your info" in the left menu and click it.

On the Your info page, find the field that shows your current username or gamertag. Click "Edit name" or the pencil icon next to it. Type your new username — it can be up to 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Microsoft will tell you right away if the name is already taken.

After you type the new name, click Save. Microsoft will ask you to confirm by entering your password again. Once you do, the change is saved to your account. You do not need to do anything else on the web.

When the change shows up in your game

The new username does not appear when ready in Minecraft. You have to close the game completely and relaunch it. When you sign back in with your Microsoft account, the game will sync with your account settings and show your new username in the main menu and in-game.

If you play on multiple devices — a phone, a tablet, and a PC, for example — the username updates on all of them the next time you launch the game on each device. You do not have to change anything on each device separately.

If you are playing on Xbox console, the change also updates your Xbox gamertag, since Xbox and Minecraft Bedrock share the same Microsoft account. This can take a few minutes to show up on your console.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

Microsoft limits username changes to once every 30 days. This means if you change your username today, you cannot change it again for 30 days. The timer starts the moment you save the change, not when you close the game.

If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed, the edit button will be grayed out or you will see a message telling you when you can change it next. There is no way to speed this up or get around it.

What stays the same after you change your username

Your worlds, survival progress, creative builds, and all your achievements stay with your account. Changing your username does not delete or move anything. Other players who have visited your worlds will see your new username the next time they load those worlds.

Your Minecoins balance does not change. Any skins, capes, or marketplace content you own stays in your account and works with your new username. Friends who have added you will still see you on their friends list, though your name will update to the new username.

Troubleshooting: username change is not showing up

If you changed your username on the web but the game still shows your old name, close Minecraft completely — not just the pause menu, but fully exit the app. Then relaunch it and sign in again. The game syncs with your Microsoft account when it starts up, so a full restart is necessary.

If the new name still does not appear after a restart, sign out of your Microsoft account in the game settings, then sign back in. On console, you may need to restart the entire console. On PC or mobile, clearing the game cache can help, though this is rarely needed.

If you see an error message saying the username is unavailable or taken, someone else claimed it between the time you checked and the time you tried to save. Go back and choose a different name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the game itself without going to the Microsoft website?

No. Minecraft Bedrock does not have a username change option in the game menu. You must go to account.microsoft.com on a web browser to make the change. The game only lets you sign in or sign out.

What if someone else takes the username I want before I can change to it?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If the name is taken when you try to save it, you will see an error and have to pick a different one. There is no way to reserve a name or put it on hold.

Does changing my Bedrock username affect my Java Edition account?

No. Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are separate games with separate usernames. Changing one does not affect the other. If you play both versions, you manage each username separately.

Can I change my username if I play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or mobile?

Yes. As long as your Switch, PlayStation, or mobile device is signed into your Microsoft account, you can change your username on account.microsoft.com and it will update on your console or device the next time you launch the game.

What characters can I use in my new username?

You can use letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens, periods, or symbols are not allowed. Your username can be 3 to 16 characters long.