Change your VRChat username through the VRChat website, not in the headset

Your VRChat username lives on VRChat's servers, not on your Meta Quest 2 itself. This means you cannot change it from inside the headset — you have to go to the VRChat website on a computer or phone, sign in to your account, and make the change there. Once you update it on the website, the new name appears in VRChat the next time you launch the app on your Quest 2.

The process takes about five minutes and requires you to know your current VRChat password. If you have forgotten your password, you will need to reset it first through the VRChat website before you can change your username.

Key Takeaways

  • VRChat usernames are changed on the VRChat website at vrchat.com, not in the Quest 2 app itself.
  • You need to sign in with your VRChat account credentials, not your Meta account, to access the username settings.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready on the website but may take a few minutes to sync to your Quest 2 headset.
  • You can only change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you submit the change.
  • If you linked your VRChat account to your Meta account, you still change the username through VRChat's website, not through Meta's settings.

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

Open a web browser on your computer or phone and go to vrchat.com. In the top right corner, click Sign In. Enter your VRChat username (or the email address associated with your account) and your VRChat password, then click Sign In.

Once you are logged in, click your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, look for the Username field. Click the pencil icon or Edit button next to your current username. Type your new username into the text box. VRChat usernames must be between 3 and 20 characters and can contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores — no spaces or special characters.

After you enter your new username, click Save or Confirm. VRChat will ask you to re-enter your password to confirm the change. Type your password and click Confirm again. You will see a message confirming the change was successful.

Why the change might not show up when ready on your Quest 2

After you change your username on the website, it can take a few minutes for the change to sync to your Quest 2 headset. If you are already in VRChat when you make the change, you may need to restart the app for the new name to appear. Close VRChat completely, wait 30 seconds, and then relaunch it.

If your new username still does not appear after restarting the app, restart your Quest 2 entirely. Power off the headset, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on. Launch VRChat again and check your profile — the new username should now be visible to you and to other players.

The 30-day waiting period between username changes

VRChat enforces a 30-day cooldown between username changes. This means once you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. The timer starts the moment you confirm the change on the website, not when it syncs to your headset.

If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed, the website will show you a message telling you when you will be able to change it again. Write down the date or set a reminder so you do not forget. There is no way to bypass this cooldown, even if you contact VRChat support.

What happens to your old username after you change it

Your old username becomes available for other players to claim after you change it. This does not happen when ready — VRChat holds the old name for a grace period (usually a few days to a week) before releasing it. During that time, no one else can take it, but you cannot use it again either.

If you change your mind about your new username and want to go back to your old one, you will have to wait until the grace period ends, then change your username to something else, wait 30 days, and change it back to your original name. This process takes at least a month, so think through your new username before you confirm the change.

Changing your username if you linked your Meta account to VRChat

If you created your VRChat account by signing in with your Meta account, or if you linked them later, you still change your VRChat username through the VRChat website — not through Meta's settings. Your Meta account and your VRChat account are separate, and each has its own username.

To sign in to VRChat's website when your account is linked to Meta, click Sign In on vrchat.com, then look for a button that says Sign in with Meta or Continue with Meta. Click that button, and Meta will ask you to confirm that you want to sign in to VRChat. After you confirm, you will be logged into your VRChat account on the website, and you can change your username using the steps described above.

Troubleshooting: what to do if you cannot change your username

If you see an error message saying your username is unavailable or invalid, check that it meets VRChat's rules: 3 to 20 characters, letters and numbers only (hyphens and underscores are allowed), and no spaces. If your username meets these rules but the website still rejects it, the name may already be taken or reserved by VRChat. Try a different username.

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username yet, you are still within the 30-day cooldown period from your last change. Check the message for the exact date you will be able to change it again. If you forgot your VRChat password and cannot sign in to the website, click Forgot Password on the sign-in page, enter your email address, and follow the reset link VRChat sends you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username from inside the VRChat app on my Quest 2?

No. VRChat usernames can only be changed through the website at vrchat.com. The Quest 2 app does not have a username-change option. You must use a computer or phone to access the website and make the change there.

How long does it take for my new username to show up on my Quest 2?

Usually a few minutes. If it does not appear after 5 to 10 minutes, close and relaunch VRChat. If it still does not appear, restart your Quest 2 entirely. The change is permanent on the website when ready, but syncing to the headset can take a little time.

What if someone else takes my old username after I change it?

VRChat holds your old username for a grace period (usually a few days) before releasing it to other players. After that period ends, anyone can claim it. If you want your old username back, you will have to wait for the grace period to end, change to a different name, wait 30 days, and then change back — a process that takes over a month.

Do I need to change my Meta account username too?

No. Your Meta account username and your VRChat username are separate. Changing one does not affect the other. If you want to change your Meta username, you do that through Meta's account settings, which is a different process entirely.

What if I forgot my VRChat password and cannot sign in to the website?

Click Forgot Password on the VRChat sign-in page at vrchat.com. Enter the email address associated with your VRChat account, and VRChat will send you a password reset link. Click the link in the email, create a new password, and then sign in to change your username.