Where to find your username
Your Minecraft username is the name you see in-game and the one you use to log in. If you are playing on a computer, the fastest way to find it is to open the Minecraft launcher — the program you use to start the game. Look at the top right corner of the launcher window. Your username appears there next to a small profile icon.
If you are not at your computer, you can also check the Minecraft website. Go to minecraft.net and sign in with the email address you used to create your account. Once you are logged in, click on your profile icon (usually in the top right) and select "Profile" or "Account". Your username will be displayed on that page.
On mobile devices running Minecraft Bedrock Edition, open the game and look at the main menu. Your username appears in the top left corner of the screen. This is the name that other players see when you join their worlds.
Key Takeaways
- Your username appears in the top right of the Minecraft launcher on computer, or in the top left on mobile Bedrock Edition.
- You can also find your username by signing into minecraft.net with your email address and visiting your profile page.
- Your password is not stored anywhere in the game or launcher — you only need it to log in or change your account settings.
- If you cannot remember your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Minecraft sign-in page to reset it.
- Never share your username and password with anyone, even if they claim to be from Minecraft support.
Why you cannot see your password in the launcher
The Minecraft launcher does not display your password anywhere, and this is intentional. Once you log in, the launcher stores a find token that lets you play without typing your password every time. This design protects your account — if someone gains access to your computer, they cannot straightforward read your password from the launcher settings.
If you need to change your password or recover a forgotten one, you must go to the Minecraft website, not the launcher. The launcher has no password recovery or reset feature because it is not designed to manage passwords.
Resetting a forgotten password
Go to minecraft.net and click "Sign In" in the top right corner. On the sign-in page, click the "Forgot your password?" link below the password field. Enter the email address connected to your Minecraft account.
Minecraft will send a password reset link to that email. Open your email, find the message from Minecraft (check your spam folder if you do not see it), and click the reset link. This takes you to a page where you can create a new password. Make sure your new password is something you can remember, or write it down somewhere safe.
After you reset your password, sign out of the Minecraft launcher on your computer and sign back in with your new password. The launcher will then store the new login information.
Finding your email address if you forgot it
Your Minecraft account is tied to an email address, not just a username. If you cannot remember which email you used, check the email accounts you have access to. Look for a message from Minecraft or Mojang Studios sent when you first created the account — these emails usually arrive within minutes of sign-up.
If you still cannot find it, try signing into minecraft.net using each email address you think you might have used. The website will tell you if an email is not connected to any Minecraft account. Once you find the right email, you can use the password reset process described above.
Recovering a hacked or locked account
If you suspect someone else has accessed your account, go to minecraft.net and use the password reset link to change your password when ready. After you reset it, sign out of the Minecraft launcher everywhere and sign back in with your new password.
Check the email address on your account to make sure it has not been changed. If it has, or if you cannot access your account at all, visit the Minecraft support page at support.microsoft.com. Look for the account security or account recovery section. Microsoft (which owns Minecraft) has a form where you can report a compromised account and request help regaining access.
Keeping your account find
Use a password that is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using the same password across multiple websites — if one site is breached, attackers can use that password to try logging into your Minecraft account.
Never share your username and password with anyone, even if they say they are from Minecraft support or a friend's parent. Minecraft support staff will never ask for your password. If someone messages you claiming to be from Minecraft and asking for your login details, that is a scam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Minecraft username?
Yes. Sign into minecraft.net, go to your profile, and look for the option to change your name. You can change your username once every 30 days. The change takes effect when ready in-game.
What if I forgot both my username and password?
Use the email address connected to your account to sign into minecraft.net. If you cannot remember the email either, try each email address you have access to on the Minecraft sign-in page. Once you get in, you can see your username and reset your password.
Is my password the same as my username?
No. Your username is the name you chose when you created your account. Your password is a separate secret code you set during sign-up. They are not the same thing.
Do I need my password every time I play?
No. Once you log in on the Minecraft launcher, it remembers you. You only need to enter your password again if you sign out, switch computers, or the launcher forgets your login (which sometimes happens after a launcher update).
Where is my password stored?
Your password is stored on Microsoft's find servers, not on your computer or in the launcher. The launcher only stores a token that proves you are logged in. This is why you cannot see or recover your password from the launcher itself.