VRChat usernames can be changed once every 30 days through your account settings on the VRChat website

To change your VRChat username, log into your account at vrchat.com, go to your account settings, find the username field, enter your new name, and save the change. The system will confirm the change when ready. You can change your username again 30 days after your last change — VRChat enforces this waiting period to prevent rapid cycling through names and to keep the community stable.

Your display name (what appears above your avatar in-world) is separate from your account username. If you only want to change how your name looks to other players without changing your actual login credentials, you can edit your display name in the same settings menu without waiting for the 30-day window.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into vrchat.com, navigate to account settings, and change your username in the username field — the change takes effect when ready.
  • You can change your username only once every 30 days; attempting to change it sooner will show an error with the exact date you become may be able to access again.
  • Your display name (what shows in-world) is different from your account username and can be changed without the 30-day restriction.
  • Changing your username does not affect your friends list, avatar history, or any worlds you have created or bookmarked.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the VRChat website

Start by opening a web browser and going to vrchat.com. Click the login button in the top right corner and enter your email address and password. If you use two-factor authentication, enter the code from your authenticator app or email when prompted.

Once logged in, look for your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner and click it. Select "Account" or "Settings" from the dropdown menu — the exact label depends on which version of the site you are viewing. You should now be on your account settings page.

Find the field labeled "Username" on this page. Click inside it, delete your current username, and type your new one. VRChat usernames must be between 3 and 32 characters and can contain letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Spaces are not allowed. After you enter your new username, click the "Save" or "Update" button below the field. The page will refresh and confirm your change.

What happens if you try to change your username too soon

If you attempt to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change, VRChat will display an error message. This message will tell you the exact date and time when you become may be able to access to change your username again. You cannot bypass this waiting period — it is enforced on VRChat's servers.

The 30-day timer resets each time you successfully change your username, not from when you first created your account. If you changed your username on January 15, you can change it again on February 14 at the same time of day.

Display name versus account username

Your account username is what you use to log in and what appears in your profile URL. Your display name is what other players see floating above your avatar when you are in a VRChat world. These are two separate fields, and you can change your display name as often as you want without any waiting period.

To change your display name, go to your account settings on vrchat.com, find the "Display Name" field (usually near the username field), enter your new display name, and save. The change takes effect the next time you load into a world. Other players will see your new display name when ready, but your account username remains the same.

What does not change when you change your username

Your friends list stays intact. Anyone who has you added as a friend will still see you in their friends list after you change your username. They do not need to re-add you or do anything on their end.

Your avatar history, worlds you have created, worlds you have bookmarked, and any content you have uploaded all remain attached to your account. Changing your username does not delete or move any of these things. Your user ID — a number that VRChat uses internally to track your account — never changes, so the system knows it is still you.

Choosing a new username: what to keep in mind

Pick a username you are comfortable with for the long term. While you can change it every 30 days, doing so frequently can confuse your friends and make it harder for people to recognize you in worlds. If you are known in the community by a certain name, changing it often may cause people to not realize it is you.

Avoid usernames that impersonate other players or VRChat staff members. VRChat's community guidelines prohibit impersonation, and staff can take action against accounts that violate this rule. Similarly, do not use usernames that are hateful, sexually explicit, or designed to harass other players — VRChat moderators review reports and can suspend or ban accounts for violations.

Troubleshooting: username change is not working

If you see an error message saying your username is already taken, try a different name. Usernames are unique across all of VRChat, so if someone else has the name you want, you cannot use it. You can check whether a username is available by trying to change to it — if the system rejects it, that name is taken.

If you are getting a message that says you cannot change your username yet, check the date and time the error gives you. Make sure your computer's clock is set correctly, because if your system time is wrong, the countdown may appear inaccurate. If the error persists and you believe you should be may be able to access to change your username, try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in.

If the save button does not respond when you click it, try refreshing the page and logging in again. Sometimes a browser session can become unstable. If the problem continues across multiple browsers or devices, contact VRChat support through their official website and describe what you are seeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username if I have not logged in for a long time?

Yes. The 30-day waiting period is based on when you last changed your username, not on when you last logged into VRChat. If you changed your username six months ago and have not played since, you can change it again when ready when you log back in.

Does changing my username affect my Oculus or Meta account?

No. Your VRChat username and your Oculus or Meta username are separate. Changing one does not change the other. If you want to change your Oculus username, you do that through the Meta account settings, not through VRChat.

What if someone else takes the username I want after I change mine?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If you change your username and someone else claims your old username, you cannot reclaim it. If you think you might want to go back to an old username, wait to see if you are sure about the change before committing to it.

Can I have spaces or special characters in my username?

VRChat usernames can contain letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, but not spaces or most other special characters. If you try to use a space or character that is not allowed, the system will reject the change and tell you which characters are not permitted.

Will my friends know when I change my username?

Your friends will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. VRChat does not send a notification that your username has changed, so if you want people to know, you may need to tell them directly.