You can change your Geometry Dash username through the in-game settings menu, but the process and limits depend on which version you play and whether you have linked your account

Geometry Dash lets you change your username, but there are real limits. On PC and Mac, you can change it as many times as you want through the settings. On mobile (iOS and Android), the process is the same — open settings, find the username field, type a new one, and save. The catch: if you have linked your account to a RobTop Games account (the official login system), you can only change your username once every 30 days. If you have not linked an account, you can change it freely.

The reason for the 30-day limit on linked accounts is to prevent harassment and account takeovers. RobTop Games (the developer) built this protection into the system. If you change your username and then realize you made a typo or want something different, you will have to wait the full month before trying again.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Geometry Dash, go to Settings, find the username field, type your new name, and save — the change takes effect when ready in-game.
  • If your account is linked to RobTop Games, you can only change your username once every 30 days; unlinked accounts have no limit.
  • Your username can be up to 20 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.
  • Changing your username does not affect your level progress, coins, or diamonds — only the name other players see.
  • If you forget what username you are currently using, check the main menu or your account profile in the settings.

Where to find the username setting on each platform

On PC and Mac, launch Geometry Dash and look for the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the main menu. Click it to open Settings. Scroll down until you see "Username" — it will show your current name. Click on the field, clear it, type your new username, and click outside the field or press Enter to save.

On iOS, open Geometry Dash and tap the gear icon at the bottom right. Scroll down to find "Username." Tap the text field, delete your old name, type the new one, and tap outside the field to confirm. The change saves automatically.

On Android, the steps are identical to iOS: tap the gear icon, scroll to Username, tap the field, enter your new name, and tap outside to save. Some Android devices may require you to tap a checkmark or confirm button instead.

What happens when you hit the 30-day limit

If you have linked your account to RobTop Games and try to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change, the game will show an error message telling you when you can change it again. The exact message varies slightly by platform, but it always includes the date and time you will be able to make the next change.

The 30-day timer resets each time you successfully change your username. If you change your name on day one, you cannot change it again until day 31. If you wait until day 40 to change it, the new 30-day window starts from day 40.

If you do not have a linked account, this limit does not explore to you at all. You can change your username as often as you want with no waiting period.

Rules for what your new username can be

Geometry Dash usernames can be up to 20 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, periods, hyphens, or other special characters. The game will reject your change if you try to use forbidden characters and ask you to try again.

Usernames are not case-sensitive for login purposes, but the game displays them exactly as you type them. If you type "MyLevel" and someone else types "mylevel," you are the same account — but your profile will show "MyLevel" and theirs will show "mylevel."

There is no official list of banned words, but the game may prevent you from using usernames that impersonate RobTop or other well-known players. If your change is rejected for this reason, try a different name.

Linking your account to RobTop Games and what it means for username changes

A RobTop Games account is the official login system for Geometry Dash. When you link your in-game profile to a RobTop account, your progress syncs across devices and is backed up on RobTop's servers. This is useful if you play on multiple devices or want to protect your levels and progress.

The trade-off is the 30-day username change limit. Unlinked accounts (where you only play locally on one device) have no such limit. If you value the ability to change your username frequently, you can choose not to link. If you want your progress backed up and synced, linking is worth the 30-day wait between changes.

To link your account, go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and look for "Link Account" or "RobTop Account." Follow the prompts to create a RobTop Games account or sign in to an existing one. Once linked, you will see your RobTop username displayed in settings.

What does not change when you update your username

Your levels, coins, diamonds, and all progress stay exactly the same. Other players will see your new username on leaderboards and in-game, but your stats and achievements are not affected. If you have created levels, they will still be credited to your new username.

Your user ID (a number assigned to your account) never changes, even though your username does. This ID is what the game uses internally to track your progress. Other players can still find you by searching your old username for a short time after you change it, but eventually only your new name will appear in search results.

Troubleshooting: your username change did not save

If you typed a new username, hit save, and it reverted to your old name, check whether you used forbidden characters. The most common mistake is including a space or hyphen. Delete those and try again with only letters, numbers, and underscores.

If you are certain your username only contains allowed characters and it still will not save, close the game completely and reopen it. Sometimes the settings menu does not register the change until you restart. On mobile, swipe the app away from your recent apps list and relaunch it. On PC, close the window and open it again.

If the problem persists after a restart and you have a linked RobTop account, you may have hit the 30-day limit without realizing it. Check the error message — it will tell you the exact date you can change your username again. If you have an unlinked account and the username still will not change after a restart, try a completely different name to rule out a conflict with an existing username.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes, but only if you have not hit the 30-day limit. If you changed your username and want to revert, you can type your old name back in when ready — it counts as a new change. If you are on a linked account and already changed your name once this month, you will have to wait 30 days before you can change it again, even if you are just reverting to the old one.

What if someone else already has the username I want?

Geometry Dash allows multiple players to have the same username. The game distinguishes between them using your user ID, not your name. You can have the exact same username as another player, and both of you will appear in the game. This is different from most online games, so do not worry about a name being "taken."

Does changing my username affect my friend list or messages?

No. Your friends will see your new username in their friend list, but the connection is based on your user ID, not your name. Any messages or friend requests you have sent or received stay attached to your account. Your friends do not need to re-add you or do anything on their end.

Can I change my username on one device but not another?

If your account is linked to RobTop Games, your username is the same across all devices. Change it on one device and it updates everywhere. If your account is not linked, each device has its own local username, and you can have different names on different devices — but your progress will not sync between them.

What if I want to change my username more than once a month?

If you have a linked account, you cannot. You must wait 30 days between changes. If you have an unlinked account, you can change it as often as you want. The trade-off is that unlinked accounts do not back up to RobTop's servers and do not sync across devices.