You get one free username change per year on Roblox

Roblox gives every account one free username change every 365 days. You do not need to spend Robux — the paid currency — to use this change. The free rename appears in the same settings menu where a paid rename would, and the process takes the same steps whether you are using your annual free change or paying for an extra one.

The catch is timing: you can only rename once per year, and the counter resets from the date of your last change, not on a calendar date. If you changed your username on March 15, you cannot change it again until March 15 of the following year. If you have never changed your username, your free change is available right now.

Key Takeaways

  • Every Roblox account receives one free username change per year, counting from the date of your last change.
  • You access the rename tool through Account Settings on the Roblox website, not in the game client itself.
  • The new username must be between three and twenty characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot be already taken.
  • After you submit a new username, Roblox reviews it for policy violations and confirms or rejects it within a few minutes.
  • If your free annual change is not yet available, you will see the exact date when you can use it next in the settings menu.

How to access the username change tool

Open a web browser and go to the Roblox website. Log into your account if you are not already signed in. Click the gear icon or your avatar image in the top right corner of the page — this opens a dropdown menu.

Select Settings from that menu. On the Settings page, click the Account tab on the left side. Scroll down until you see the section labeled Username. This section shows your current username and a button to change it. If your free annual change is available, the button will say Change Username and will not be grayed out.

What happens when you submit a new username

Click the Change Username button. A text box appears where you type your new username. Roblox will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or breaks the character rules — it must be three to twenty characters long and can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. No spaces, hyphens, or special characters are allowed.

Once you type a valid name that is not taken, click the button to confirm the change. Roblox sends your new username to a review system that checks whether it violates the platform's naming policy — for example, whether it contains slurs or impersonates a known person. This review usually takes a few minutes, though it can occasionally take longer during high traffic periods.

You will receive a notification when the review is complete. If Roblox approves the name, your username changes when ready and you are logged out of the website. Log back in with your new username to confirm the change worked. If Roblox rejects the name, you will see the reason why and can try a different name using your same free change.

Rules for choosing a new username

Your username cannot contain spaces, hyphens, periods, or any character except letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). Roblox does not allow usernames that are already taken by another account, even if that account has been inactive for years. You cannot use a username that was previously yours if someone else has claimed it since you changed away from it.

Roblox rejects usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or references to illegal activity. The system also flags names that appear to impersonate celebrities, public figures, or well-known brands, though context matters — a name like "TechSupport" is usually fine, but "RobloxOfficial" would be rejected. If your name is rejected, the notification will tell you the category of the violation so you can understand why and choose differently.

When your free change is not available yet

If you have already used your free annual change, the Username section in Account Settings will show a message saying you have already renamed your account. Below that message, you will see the exact date when your next free change becomes available. This date is always 365 days after your last successful rename.

Until that date arrives, the Change Username button will be grayed out and unclickable. You can still change your username before that date only by purchasing Robux and paying for a rename through the same menu — the paid option appears as a separate button when your free change is not available. If you want to wait for the free change instead, mark the date on your calendar so you remember when it becomes available.

What to do if the change does not go through

If you clicked Change Username and nothing happened, refresh the page and try again. Sometimes the button does not respond on the first attempt. If you typed a new username and clicked confirm but then saw an error message, your username did not change — you still have your free change available and can try a different name.

If you changed your username successfully but then got logged out and cannot log back in with the new name, try logging in with your email address instead of your username. Roblox accounts can be logged into with either the username or the email address on file, and using your email will work even if the username change is still processing. Once you are logged in, check the Account Settings page again to confirm the new username is showing.

How the free change differs from paid renames

The free annual change and paid renames use the same tool and follow the same rules — both go through the same review process, both take a few minutes to confirm, and both log you out when complete. The only difference is cost: your first change per year is free, and any additional changes within that year cost Robux.

Roblox does not offer a way to "save" your free change for later or transfer it to a different account. If you do not use your free change within a year, it expires and you lose it. The next year, you get a new free change. There is no rollover or banking of unused changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Only if no one else has claimed that old username since you changed away from it. Roblox does not reserve old usernames for previous owners. If someone else took your old name, you cannot use it again unless they change their username first.

What if I change my username and then when ready regret it?

You cannot undo a username change once it is confirmed. You will have to wait until your next free change becomes available (365 days later) or pay Robux to change it again. Think carefully about your new name before you click confirm.

Do my friends see my old username in their friends list after I change it?

No. Your friends list updates automatically to show your new username. Any messages or chat history with your friends will also show your new name, not your old one.

Can I change my username on the Roblox mobile app instead of the website?

The mobile app does not have a username change tool. You must use the Roblox website on a computer or mobile browser to change your username. Open the website, log in, and follow the Account Settings steps described above.

If I buy Robux, can I use them to change my username more than once per year?

Yes. Your free change resets once per year, but you can purchase additional renames with Robux whenever you want. Each paid rename costs the same amount of Robux and goes through the same review process as the free change.