You can hide your username in Roblox by changing your display name to something different from your account username, adjusting privacy settings, and controlling who can see your profile
Your Roblox username and your display name are two separate things. Your username is permanent and tied to your account — it cannot be changed. Your display name is what other players see in games and on your profile, and you can change it whenever you want. This is the main tool for hiding your actual username from casual players.
Beyond the display name, Roblox gives you privacy controls over who can message you, see your profile, and find you in games. These settings work together to limit how visible you are to strangers. The steps are straightforward and take just a few minutes to set up.
Key Takeaways
- Your display name is what shows in games and on your profile; set it to something different from your username to hide your real account name from other players.
- You can change your display name once every seven days, and it costs 1,000 Robux (the in-game currency) each time after the first change.
- Privacy settings let you control who can message you, see your profile, and add you as a friend — adjust these to limit contact from strangers.
- Your username itself cannot be changed, but most players will never see it if your display name is different and your profile is set to private.
Change your display name to something unrelated to your username
Log into your Roblox account and go to your account settings. Click the "Account" tab, then find "Username" — but do not click that. Instead, look for "Display Name" just below it. This is the field you want to edit.
Enter a display name that has nothing to do with your actual username. For example, if your username is "Player_2847", you could set your display name to "SkyWalker" or "CrimsonFox" or any name you prefer. Other players will see only the display name in games and on your profile page.
Your first display name change is free. After that, each change costs 1,000 Robux and you can only change it once every seven days. This cooldown prevents people from constantly switching names to evade moderation or confuse other players.
Set your profile to private so strangers cannot see your details
Go back to account settings and click the "Privacy" tab. Look for the setting that controls who can see your profile. Change it from "Public" to "Private" or "Friends Only" depending on what Roblox offers in your region.
When your profile is private, other players cannot click on your name and view your game history, friend list, or creation history. They will not be able to see your username on your profile page because the profile itself will be blocked from their view.
Keep in mind that people you are already friends with can still see your profile if you set it to "Friends Only". If you want maximum privacy, you may want to remove friends you do not regularly play with.
Control who can message you and send friend requests
In the Privacy tab, find the messaging settings. You can set messages to "Friends Only" so that only people on your friend list can contact you. This prevents strangers from messaging you and asking for your username or other personal details.
You can also restrict friend requests the same way. When set to "Friends Only", only your current friends can send you new requests. This reduces the number of people trying to contact you or learn more about your account.
If you want even stricter control, some players set both to "No One" temporarily, then adjust them back to "Friends Only" after a few weeks. This gives you time to remove inactive or suspicious friends without constant interruptions.
Do not share your username in games or on social media
Even if you hide your username in Roblox itself, telling other players what it is defeats the purpose. Avoid typing your username in game chat, on Roblox forums, or on Discord servers where other players can see it.
If you use the same username across multiple platforms — Roblox, Discord, YouTube, TikTok — people can find your Roblox account by searching for that name on those other sites. Consider using a different name on each platform if privacy is important to you.
Be especially careful about sharing your username with people you meet in games. Even friendly players may share it with others, and it can end up in places you did not intend.
Understand what your username is and why it matters
Your Roblox username is the account identifier you chose when you first signed up. It is permanent and cannot be changed, even if you contact Roblox support. It appears in your account URL (for example, roblox.com/users/12345/profile), and it is the name you use to log in.
Your display name, by contrast, is purely cosmetic. It is what shows when you play games, what appears on your profile page, and what other players see when they interact with you. Changing your display name does not affect your login credentials or account security — it only changes how you appear to others.
Most casual players never need to know your username. They only see your display name. Your username becomes visible only if someone visits your profile directly or if you tell them what it is.
Know the limits of hiding your username
Hiding your username makes you less visible to strangers, but it does not make you anonymous. People who are determined to find you can still do so if they know your display name or have other information about you. Roblox moderators and support staff can always see your real username regardless of your privacy settings.
If you are concerned about a specific person finding you, hiding your username is a good first step, but it is not a complete solution. Consider also unfriending them, blocking them if Roblox offers that feature, and avoiding games where they are active.
Parents and guardians should know that privacy settings in Roblox are not foolproof. Supervising which games your child plays and who they interact with is more effective than relying on privacy settings alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username to something completely different?
No. Your username is permanent and cannot be changed. You can only change your display name. If you want a completely different identity, you would need to create a new Roblox account, but your old username would still be tied to your original account.
Will changing my display name affect my games or items?
No. Your display name is purely visual. All your games, items, Robux, and account data remain exactly the same. Other players may not recognize you if they knew your old display name, but your account itself is unchanged.
What happens if I set my profile to private but keep my display name the same as my username?
People in games with you will still see your display name (which matches your username), so they will know your username. A private profile only hides your profile page itself. To actually hide your username from other players, you need a different display name.
Can I see other players' usernames if their profile is private?
No. If someone's profile is set to private, you cannot view their profile page at all, so you cannot see their username there. You will only see their display name in games. Their username remains hidden unless they tell you what it is.
Does hiding my username protect me from hackers?
Not directly. Hackers target accounts through weak passwords, phishing links, and account recovery methods — not by guessing usernames. Hiding your username is about privacy from other players, not security. Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication to protect your account from hackers.