Change your D&D Beyond username from your account settings

To change your username on D&D Beyond, log into your account, go to your account settings, find the username field, and save the new name. The process takes about two minutes. Your new username takes effect when ready across the site — in your character sheets, campaign invitations, and your public profile.

D&D Beyond allows one username change per account. If you change it and later want to change it again, you will need to contact D&D Beyond support to request a second change. Plan your new username carefully the first time.

Key Takeaways

  • Log in to D&D Beyond, click your profile icon in the top right, and select Account Settings to reach the username field.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 20 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot already be taken by another account.
  • The username change is permanent and takes effect when ready across all your campaigns, characters, and your public profile.
  • D&D Beyond allows only one free username change per account; a second change requires contacting support.
  • Your old username cannot be used by anyone else for 30 days after you change it, so no one can when ready claim your former name.

Step-by-step: finding and changing your username

Start by logging into D&D Beyond with your current credentials. Once you are on the main page, look for your profile icon — a small circular image or initial — in the top right corner of the screen, next to the notification bell and settings gear.

Click that profile icon and a dropdown menu will appear. Select Account Settings from the list. This opens your account management page. On the left side of the page, you will see a menu with options like "Profile," "Subscriptions," and "Connected Accounts." Click Profile.

On your Profile page, you will see a field labeled Username. This is where your current username appears. Click in that field to edit it. Type your new username, then scroll down and click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page. D&D Beyond will confirm the change, and your new username is now active.

Rules for your new username

D&D Beyond enforces specific rules about what characters and length your username can have. Your username must be between 3 and 20 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like @, #, or !, or accented letters.

The username you choose must not already be in use by another D&D Beyond account. If you try to save a username that someone else has taken, D&D Beyond will show an error message and ask you to pick a different one. Usernames are not case-sensitive — if someone has "DungeonMaster," you cannot register "dungeonmaster" or "DUNGEONMASTER."

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old one does not disappear when ready. D&D Beyond holds your former username for 30 days. During this time, no other account can claim it. After 30 days, your old username becomes available for anyone to register.

This 30-day hold protects you if you change your mind or if someone tries to impersonate you by taking your old name right away. However, it also means that if you want to reclaim your old username later, you will need to wait until after the 30 days have passed and then change your username again — and you will have used your one free change to do so.

If you need a second username change

D&D Beyond permits one free username change per account. If you have already used that change and want to change your username again, you will need to contact D&D Beyond support directly. Go to the D&D Beyond Help Center (support.dndbeyond.com) and submit a support ticket explaining that you want to change your username a second time.

Support staff will review your request and may grant it, though there is no may provide. Response times vary, but D&D Beyond typically replies to support tickets within one to three business days. Have your account email address ready when you submit the ticket so support can verify your account ownership.

How your username appears across D&D Beyond

Your username is visible to other players in several places. When you are a Dungeon Master or player in a campaign, other members see your username in the party list and in the chat. If your profile is public, anyone can find you by searching for your username. Your username also appears on character sheets you share and on any homebrew content you publish to the community.

Changing your username updates all of these places at once. You do not need to update anything manually. However, if you have shared a direct link to your profile or character sheet with someone, that link still works after you change your username — the link is tied to your account, not to your username.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you see an error message saying your username is unavailable, it means another account already has that name. Try adding a number or underscore to make it unique — for example, "Rogue_42" instead of "Rogue." If the system says your username contains invalid characters, check that you are using only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like @, #, or ! will cause an error.

If the Save Changes button does not respond when you click it, try refreshing the page and logging in again. Sometimes a browser cache issue prevents the button from working. If you still cannot save after refreshing, clear your browser cookies for dndbeyond.com and log back in. If the problem persists, submit a support ticket to D&D Beyond with a description of what happens when you try to save.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to my old one after 30 days?

Yes, but only if you have not already used your one free username change on something else. After 30 days, your old username becomes available. You can change your username back to it, though this will count as your second change and you will need to contact support to do it.

Does changing my username affect my D&D Beyond subscription or purchases?

No. Your subscription, digital books, and purchased content remain tied to your account regardless of what username you use. Changing your username does not affect your access to anything you own or any active subscriptions.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes. If they have you added as a friend or you are in a campaign together, they will see your new username automatically. If they search for you by your old username, they will not find you, but if they search by your new username or your email address, they can still locate your account.

What if someone else took my old username after the 30 days?

Once the 30-day hold expires, your old username is available to anyone. If someone claims it, you cannot get it back unless that person changes their username or deletes their account. Plan ahead if you think you might want to reclaim your old name.

Can I use special characters like underscores in my username?

Yes, underscores and hyphens are allowed. You can use them anywhere in your username — for example, "Elven_Ranger" or "Rogue-Master" are both valid. Spaces and other special characters like @, #, $, or ! are not allowed.