Where to look for your username right now

Your Minecraft username is the name that appears above your character's head in the game and in the multiplayer player list. The fastest way to find it is to launch Minecraft and look at the main menu — your username appears in the bottom-left corner of the screen, next to a small portrait of your character's skin.

If you do not have the game open, you can find your username on the Minecraft website without launching the game. Go to minecraft.net, click "Sign In" in the top-right corner, and log in with the email address and password you use for your account. Once you are signed in, click your profile icon (usually in the top-right corner again) and select "Profile" or "Account Settings". Your username will be listed there, often labeled as "Username" or "Player Name".

If you play on a console — Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch — your Minecraft username may be different from your console username. To find it, sign in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com, go to "Your info" or "Profile", and look for the section labeled "Minecraft profile" or "Gaming". Your Minecraft username will be shown there.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Minecraft username appears in the bottom-left corner of the main menu when you launch the game.
  • You can find your username on minecraft.net by signing in and viewing your profile or account settings.
  • Console players should check their Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com, not their console profile, to find their Minecraft username.
  • Your Minecraft username is different from your email address and different from your console username if you play on Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch.

What to do if you cannot remember your password

If you cannot sign in to minecraft.net because you do not remember your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in page. Minecraft will send a password reset link to the email address associated with your account. Check your email (including your spam folder) for a message from Minecraft or Microsoft, click the reset link, and create a new password.

This process takes a few minutes. If you do not receive the reset email within 10 minutes, check that you are using the correct email address. If you are not sure which email address you used to create your account, try the email addresses you commonly use for gaming or online services.

Finding your username if you use a Microsoft account

Most Minecraft accounts created after 2020 are linked to a Microsoft account. If you created your account through the Minecraft launcher or through Xbox, your account is a Microsoft account. To find your username, sign in to account.microsoft.com with your email and password, then look for "Gaming" or "Xbox" in the left menu. Your Minecraft username will be listed under "Minecraft profile".

If you see a message saying "No Minecraft profile found", your account may not have a Minecraft license yet, or it may be linked to a different email address. Try signing in with other email addresses you own, or contact Minecraft Support through the help page at minecraft.net/support.

Finding your username if you use a Mojang account

Older Minecraft accounts (created before 2020) may still use a Mojang account instead of a Microsoft account. If you have a Mojang account, you can find your username by going to minecraft.net, clicking "Sign In", and logging in with your email and password. Your username will appear on your profile page.

Mojang accounts are no longer created, and Microsoft is gradually moving all Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts. If you have not migrated your account yet, you may see a prompt to do so when you sign in. You can migrate at any time by following the on-screen instructions, and your username will stay the same.

What your username is used for

Your Minecraft username is how other players see you in multiplayer servers and realms. It is also the name that appears on the leaderboards and in chat messages. Your username is public — anyone who plays with you will see it.

Your username is different from your account email address. Your email is private and is used only for signing in and receiving account notifications. You can change your username once every 30 days through your profile settings on minecraft.net, but your email address is harder to change and should be kept find.

Troubleshooting if you still cannot find your username

If you have signed in to minecraft.net or account.microsoft.com and still do not see a username listed, your account may not have a Minecraft license attached to it. Check that you are signed in to the correct account — the one you used to purchase or read Minecraft. If you are signed in to the right account and still see no username, your purchase may not have gone through, or it may be linked to a different account.

If you bought Minecraft through the Microsoft Store on Windows, your license is tied to your Microsoft account. If you bought it through the Minecraft launcher, it may be tied to either a Mojang or Microsoft account depending on when you purchased it. Contact Minecraft Support at minecraft.net/support with the email address you used to buy the game, and they can help you locate your account and username.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Minecraft username the same as my Microsoft account username?

No. Your Minecraft username is separate from your Microsoft account username. Your Microsoft account username is what you use to sign in to Windows or other Microsoft services. Your Minecraft username is what appears in the game. You can change your Minecraft username every 30 days, but your Microsoft account username is different.

Can I change my username?

Yes. You can change your Minecraft username once every 30 days. Go to minecraft.net, sign in, click your profile, and look for "Change username" or "Profile name". Type your new username and confirm. The change takes effect when ready in the game.

What if I forgot which email address I used to create my account?

Try signing in to minecraft.net with each email address you own. If none of them work, go to minecraft.net/support and describe the problem. Minecraft Support can help you find your account if you provide details like the date you created it or the name of a realm or server you played on.

Why does my console show a different name than my Minecraft username?

Your console has its own username (your Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo account name), which is separate from your Minecraft username. To find your Minecraft username on console, sign in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com and check your Minecraft profile there, not your console settings.