Your Minecraft username and your PlayStation username are separate
When you change your PlayStation Network name, your Minecraft Bedrock username does not change automatically. Minecraft Bedrock on PS4 uses a Microsoft account to store your username and game progress, so you need to update it through Microsoft's system, not through PlayStation settings.
This matters because other players see your Minecraft username in-game, not your PSN name. If you want your Minecraft identity to match your new PlayStation name, you will need to make that change separately in Minecraft itself.
The process takes about 10 minutes and requires access to a computer or phone with internet. Your game progress, worlds, and achievements stay exactly the same — only the name that appears to other players changes.
Key Takeaways
- Your Minecraft Bedrock username is tied to your Microsoft account, not your PlayStation Network account, so changing your PSN name does not affect it.
- You change your Minecraft username through the Microsoft account website at account.microsoft.com, not through PS4 settings.
- You will need to sign in to your Microsoft account on a computer or phone to make the change.
- The new username takes effect within a few minutes to an hour and appears in-game the next time you launch Minecraft.
- Your game progress, worlds, and achievements are not affected by changing your username.
Sign in to your Microsoft account online
Go to account.microsoft.com on a computer or phone and sign in with the Microsoft account linked to your PS4 Minecraft profile. This is the account you use when you start Minecraft on your PlayStation.
If you are not sure which Microsoft account is linked to your PS4, check your PlayStation settings. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Link with Other Services and look for your Microsoft account connection. The email address shown there is the one you need to use to sign in at account.microsoft.com.
If you see no Microsoft account linked, you will need to create one or link an existing one before you can change your Minecraft username. Start Minecraft on your PS4, and it will prompt you to sign in or create a Microsoft account if one is not already connected.
Navigate to your profile settings
Once you are signed in to Microsoft's website, look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner and select it. Choose My Microsoft account or View account from the menu that appears.
On the account page, find and click Your info or Account info. This section shows your profile details, including your username and other account information.
The layout of Microsoft's website can vary slightly depending on your region and whether you are using a phone or computer, but the account settings are always accessible from your profile menu in the top right.
Change your Minecraft username
Look for a section labeled Minecraft profile or Gaming. You should see your current Minecraft username displayed here. Click Edit or the pencil icon next to your username to open the editing field.
Type your new username in the text field. Minecraft usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens or periods are not allowed. Once you enter the new name, click Save or Confirm to explore the change.
Microsoft will show you a confirmation message once the change is saved. Write down your new username or take a screenshot so you have it handy when you sign back into your PS4.
Wait for the change to take effect
Microsoft usually applies the username change within a few minutes, though it can take up to an hour in some cases. You do not need to do anything on your PS4 while you wait — the change happens on Microsoft's servers in the background.
Once the change has gone through, launch Minecraft Bedrock on your PS4. Your new username will appear in the game and to other players in multiplayer sessions. If you are already in a world or server when the change takes effect, you may need to leave and rejoin for other players to see the new name.
What to do if the change does not appear
If you launch Minecraft and still see your old username, sign out of the game completely and sign back in. On PS4, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Sign out, then restart Minecraft and sign in again with your Microsoft account.
If the old name persists after signing out and back in, wait another 30 minutes and try again. Microsoft's servers sometimes take longer to sync the change across all devices. If it still has not updated after an hour, restart your PS4 entirely by holding the power button for 10 seconds until it shuts down, then turn it back on and launch Minecraft again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my Minecraft username affect my game progress or worlds?
No. Your progress, achievements, and worlds are tied to your Microsoft account, not your username. Changing the name does not affect any of your saved data, inventory, or multiplayer worlds.
Can I change my Minecraft username back to what it was before?
Yes. You can change your Minecraft username as many times as you want through your Microsoft account settings. There is no limit or cooldown period between changes.
What if I do not have a Microsoft account linked to my PS4?
You will need to create a Microsoft account and link it to your PlayStation profile before you can change your Minecraft username. Start Minecraft on your PS4, and it will prompt you to sign in or create a Microsoft account if one is not already linked.
Is my new Minecraft username visible to other players right away?
Other players will see your new username the next time you join a world or server after the change takes effect. If you are already in a multiplayer session when you change your name, you may need to leave and rejoin for the new name to show up.
Can I use the same username someone else is using?
No. Minecraft usernames must be unique across the entire game. If the name you want is already taken, Microsoft will tell you when you try to save it, and you will need to choose a different one.