Change your VRChat username through the website settings

You change your VRChat username by logging into your account on the VRChat website, going to your account settings, and updating the display name field. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices and in all VRChat worlds. You cannot change your username more than once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you save.

Your username is different from your account ID — the ID stays the same forever and other players use it to find you, but your display name is what appears above your avatar in worlds. If you change your mind about a new name, you have to wait the full 30 days before trying again.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into VRChat.com, click your profile icon, select Account Settings, and change the Display Name field to update your username.
  • You can only change your username once every 30 days, so verify the spelling and capitalization before you save.
  • Your account ID never changes and is what other players use to find you, even if you change your display name.
  • The new username appears in all VRChat worlds and on all devices within minutes of saving the change.

Step-by-step: changing your display name on the website

Go to VRChat.com and log in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner of the page and click it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Select Account Settings from that menu. You will see a page with your account information, including a field labeled Display Name. This is the name that appears above your avatar when other players see you in worlds. Click in that field, delete your current name, and type the new one you want.

Check the spelling and capitalization — you cannot change it again for 30 days. Click the Save button at the bottom of the page. The website will confirm the change, and your new username will be live within a few minutes.

What happens to your account ID and friends list

Your account ID is a long string of numbers and letters that never changes, no matter how many times you change your display name. Other players use this ID to find you and send friend requests — it stays the same forever. You can find your account ID in the same Account Settings page, usually displayed near the top.

Your friends list does not break when you change your name. Everyone who has you added as a friend will still see you in their friends list, and the new display name will show up for them automatically. They do not have to re-add you or do anything on their end.

Changing your name on Oculus or Meta Quest devices

If you are using a Meta Quest headset, you cannot change your VRChat username directly in the headset. You must log into VRChat.com on a computer or phone browser and change it there, as described above. The change will sync to your headset within a few minutes.

Your Meta Quest username and your VRChat username are separate. Changing one does not change the other. If you want to change your Meta Quest username as well, you do that through the Meta Quest app or on Meta.com, but it will not affect your VRChat name.

The 30-day waiting period and how to avoid mistakes

VRChat enforces a 30-day cooldown between username changes to prevent spam and impersonation. If you try to change your name again before 30 days have passed, the website will show an error message telling you when you can change it next. There is no way to bypass this waiting period.

Before you save a new username, say it out loud and check the spelling letter by letter. Common mistakes include mixing up capital and lowercase letters, misspelling words, or adding numbers you did not intend. Once you click Save, you are locked into that name for a month, so take 10 seconds to verify it first.

Troubleshooting: name change did not appear or got rejected

If you saved a new username but it did not appear in VRChat worlds, log out of the VRChat app completely and log back in. Sometimes the app caches your old name and needs to refresh. Close the app entirely, wait 10 seconds, and open it again.

If the website rejected your username change and showed an error, the name may contain characters VRChat does not allow. Usernames can include letters, numbers, spaces, hyphens, and underscores, but not special characters like @, #, !, or &. Try removing any symbols and using only letters and numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once in 30 days?

No. VRChat locks you out of changing your username for 30 days after each change. The website will tell you the exact date you can change it again if you try before then. Plan your new name carefully before you save.

Will my friends still find me if I change my username?

Yes. Your account ID never changes, and that is what your friends list is based on. They will see your new display name automatically, and you will still appear in their friends list without any action needed on their part.

What characters can I use in my VRChat username?

You can use letters, numbers, spaces, hyphens, and underscores. Special characters like @, #, !, $, and & are not allowed. If the website rejects your name, remove any symbols and try again with only letters and numbers.

Does changing my VRChat username change my Meta Quest username?

No. VRChat and Meta Quest have separate usernames. Changing one does not affect the other. If you want to change your Meta Quest name, you do that through the Meta Quest app or Meta.com separately.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in worlds?

Usually a few minutes. If you are still seeing your old name after 10 minutes, close the VRChat app completely and log back in. The app sometimes caches your old name and needs to refresh to show the new one.