You cannot hide your username entirely, but you can limit who sees it

Roblox does not offer a built-in setting to make your username invisible to all players. Your username is part of your account identity and appears in places you cannot remove it — your profile, the friends list of anyone who adds you, and game leaderboards if you play competitive games. What you can do is control who can see your profile details, message you, and find you through search.

The privacy settings that matter most are your profile visibility and who can contact you. These settings do not hide your username from appearing in games or to people who already know it, but they do prevent strangers from easily looking you up or messaging you without permission.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username will always appear in games you play and on your profile, so complete invisibility is not possible on Roblox.
  • You can set your profile to private so only friends can see your details, which stops strangers from learning information about you.
  • Turning off private messages from non-friends prevents people from contacting you unless they already know you.
  • If you want a different public identity, you can create a new Roblox account instead of trying to hide your current username.
  • Changing your display name (different from your username) gives you a temporary public identity, but your actual username stays the same behind the scenes.

How to make your profile private so only friends see it

Open Roblox and go to your account settings by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner. Select Settings, then find the Privacy tab on the left side. Look for the option that says Who can see your profile and change it from "Public" to "Friends Only" or "Private".

When your profile is set to Friends Only, people who are not on your friends list cannot view your profile page, see what games you play, or look at your inventory. Your username still appears in games and in any public spaces where you interact, but strangers cannot build a picture of who you are by visiting your profile.

This setting takes effect when ready. If you change your mind later, you can switch it back to Public from the same Privacy tab.

Turn off private messages from people who are not your friends

In the same Privacy tab of your Settings, find the option for Who can message you. Set this to Friends Only so that only people on your friends list can send you private messages.

When this is enabled, anyone who is not your friend will see a message saying they cannot contact you. This stops random players from messaging you in games or through the Roblox website. If someone wants to talk to you, they have to send you a friend request first, which gives you a chance to decide whether you want to accept.

You can also turn off Chat entirely if you want no contact from other players at all, though this also prevents friends from messaging you unless you turn it back on.

Use a display name that is different from your username

Roblox lets you set a display name that appears to other players instead of your actual username. This is not the same as changing your username — your real username stays the same in the system, but people see the display name you choose when they look at your profile or see you in games.

To set a display name, go to Settings and find the Account tab. Look for Display Name and enter what you want other players to see. You can change this once every seven days for free, or pay Robux to change it more often.

Keep in mind that your actual username is still visible in some places, like in the URL of your profile page and in certain game systems. The display name is mainly what shows up when other players look at you directly.

Block specific players who know your username

If certain people are bothering you, you can block them individually. Go to their profile, click the three dots menu, and select Block User. Blocked players cannot message you, see your profile, or interact with you in games.

Blocking does not hide your username from that person — they already know it — but it stops them from contacting you or following you into games. If someone is harassing you, blocking combined with a private profile and Friends Only messaging creates multiple layers that make it harder for them to reach you.

Create a new account if you want a completely different username

If you want a fresh start with a different username that no one knows, the only real option is to create a new Roblox account. Your username cannot be changed once it is created, so if you dislike yours or want to separate yourself from your old identity, a new account is the way to do it.

When you create a new account, you start with no friends, no games played, and no history. You can choose any available username you want. Keep in mind that you will lose access to any Robux, game progress, or items on your old account unless you transfer them, which Roblox does not support — so think carefully before abandoning an old account with things you care about.

What happens to your username in games and on leaderboards

No matter what privacy settings you use, your username (or display name if you have set one) will appear in games you play. If a game has a leaderboard, your name shows up there. If you chat in a game, your name is attached to what you say. These are core parts of how Roblox games work, and there is no setting to remove your name from them.

If you play competitive games or games where you do not want to be recognized, using a display name that is different from your real username or your old account name can help. But the only way to truly avoid appearing in games is to not play them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username to something completely different?

No. Roblox usernames cannot be changed once your account is created. You can set a display name that shows instead, but your actual username stays the same. If you need a different username, you have to create a new account.

Will setting my profile to private hide my username from everyone?

No. A private profile stops people from seeing your details, but your username still appears in games, on leaderboards, and anywhere else you interact. It just prevents strangers from looking up your profile page specifically.

If I block someone, can they still see my username in games?

Blocked players cannot see your profile or message you, but if you are both in the same game, they may still see your username depending on how that game is built. Blocking prevents contact and profile viewing, not visibility in shared game spaces.

What is the difference between my username and my display name?

Your username is your permanent account identifier and appears in your profile URL and system records. Your display name is what other players see when they look at you, and you can change it weekly for free. Most players see your display name, but your username is still there in the background.

If I create a new account, will my old account be deleted?

No. Your old account stays active unless you delete it yourself. You will have two separate accounts with different usernames, progress, and items. Roblox does not transfer anything between accounts, so items and Robux stay where they are.