Change your VRChat username through the account settings page

You change your VRChat username by logging into your account on the VRChat website, going to your account settings, and entering a new name in the username field. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to update across all servers. You cannot change your username more than once every 30 days, and the name you choose must be between 3 and 20 characters long.

Your username is different from your display name — the username is what appears in your account URL and login, while the display name is what other players see in-game. If you only want to change how you appear to other players, you can change your display name without waiting 30 days. This guide covers changing your actual username; if you meant your in-game display name, that process is faster and has no waiting period.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you submit.
  • Your username must be 3 to 20 characters long and cannot contain spaces or most special characters.
  • The change happens on the VRChat website account settings page, not inside the VRChat app itself.
  • If you want to change how you appear to other players without waiting, change your display name instead — that has no cooldown.

Log into your VRChat account on the website

Go to vrchat.com and click the Login button in the top right corner. Enter the email address and password you use for your VRChat account. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email after you enter your password.

Once you are logged in, you will see your profile picture and username in the top right corner of the page. Click on your profile picture or username to open a dropdown menu.

Open your account settings

From the dropdown menu that appears when you click your profile picture, select Account. This takes you to your account settings page, where you can see your current username, email address, and other account details.

Look for the field labeled Username — this is where your current login name appears. Do not confuse this with your display name, which is a separate field further down the page.

Enter your new username and save

Click in the Username field and clear the current name. Type your new username, which must be 3 to 20 characters long. VRChat allows letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, but not spaces or most other special characters. If you try to use a character that is not allowed, the field will not accept it.

After you type your new username, click the Save button below the field. The page will confirm that your username has been changed. You may see a message saying the change will take a few minutes to sync across all servers — during this time, your old username may still work, but your new one will be active.

Wait 30 days before changing again

Once you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This cooldown starts from the moment you save the change, not from when it finishes syncing. If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed, the Save button will be disabled and you will see a message telling you when you can change it next.

If you made a mistake or want a different name, you have to wait the full 30 days. There is no way to speed this up or reset the timer, so take time to choose a name you will be happy with.

Change your display name if you do not want to wait

Your display name is what other players see when they look at you in VRChat. You can change this as often as you want with no waiting period. To change your display name, go to your account settings page (the same place you changed your username), and look for the field labeled Display Name.

Type the name you want other players to see and click Save. This change takes effect when ready and does not trigger the 30-day cooldown. Many players use their display name to show a nickname or character name while keeping their actual username the same.

Troubleshoot if your username will not save

If you click Save and nothing happens, or you see an error message, the most common reasons are: the username is already taken by another player, the name contains a character VRChat does not allow, or you are trying to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change. Check the error message on the page — it will tell you which of these is the problem.

If the username is taken, try adding a number or underscore to make it unique. If you are within the 30-day waiting period, you will have to wait or change your display name instead. If you are still stuck after checking these things, you can contact VRChat support through their website, though response times can be slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you still have to wait 30 days between changes. If you changed your username and want to go back, you must wait 30 days from when you made the first change, then change it again. Another player could claim your old username during that waiting period.

Does changing my username affect my friends list or worlds I have created?

No. Your friends will still see you in their friends list, and any worlds or avatars you created will still be tied to your account. The change is only to the name you use to log in and how your account appears on the website.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Usernames are unique — only one person can have each name. If the name you want is taken, you will see an error message when you try to save it. Try adding numbers, underscores, or hyphens to create a variation that is available.

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

No. Username changes can only be made through the VRChat website account settings page. The app does not have a username change option — you must log into vrchat.com on a computer or phone browser to make this change.