You cannot fully hide your username in Roblox, but you can limit who sees it

Your Roblox username is permanently tied to your account and visible to anyone who visits your profile page. However, you can control who sees your username in games, chat, and friend lists by adjusting your privacy settings. The most effective approach is to set your account to private, which hides you from players you have not already befriended and removes you from public leaderboards in most games.

If you want a different name to display in games, you cannot change your username itself — Roblox does not allow username changes. Your only option is to create a new account with the username you prefer. This is a permanent decision, as you cannot transfer your game progress, Robux, or items to the new account.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Roblox username cannot be hidden entirely, but privacy settings can prevent strangers from seeing it in games and on leaderboards.
  • Setting your account to private stops non-friends from viewing your profile, messaging you, or seeing your activity.
  • You can disable your username display in specific games by turning off the "Show Username" setting in game chat preferences, though this varies by game.
  • Creating a new account is the only way to change your displayed name, and you will lose all progress and items on your old account.
  • Some games let you set a custom display name separate from your username, which appears to other players instead.

How to make your account private

Open Roblox and sign into your account. Click the gear icon in the top right corner to open Settings, then select the Privacy tab. Look for the option labeled "Who can message me?" and set it to "Friends only" or "Nobody". This prevents strangers from contacting you directly.

Next, find the "Who can see my profile?" setting and change it to "Friends only". This hides your profile page, game history, and friend list from players who are not your friends. You will still appear in games you join, but your username will not be visible on public leaderboards in most titles.

Some games have their own username display settings separate from Roblox account privacy. If a specific game shows your username and you want to hide it there, check that game's settings menu for an option to disable the username display or turn off chat visibility.

Creating a new account if you want a different name

If you want your displayed name to be completely different, you will need to create a fresh Roblox account. Go to the Roblox homepage, click Sign Up, and enter a new username you prefer. You can use any available username that follows Roblox naming rules — no spaces, numbers only at the end, and between 3 and 20 characters.

Understand that this new account starts from zero. Your old account keeps all its Robux, game items, and progress. The new account will have none of these. You cannot transfer your inventory, friends list, or purchased items between accounts. If you have spent money on your original account, that investment stays there.

Once you create the new account, you can delete or abandon your old one. Roblox does not automatically delete inactive accounts, so your old username will remain registered even if you never log in again. If you want to reclaim that username later, you would need to contact Roblox Support, though they rarely reassign usernames.

Why some games show usernames even with privacy on

Game developers decide whether to display player usernames in their games. Even if your Roblox account is set to private, a game can still show your username to other players if the developer programmed it that way. This is because the game itself controls what information appears on screen — your privacy settings only control access to your profile and messages.

Popular games like Adopt Me, Brookhaven, and Bloxburg show usernames by default because developers use them for identification and leaderboards. Some games let you toggle this in their own settings menu, separate from Roblox account settings. Check the game's pause menu or settings for options like "Show Username", "Display Name", or "Chat Visibility".

Using a display name instead of your username

Some Roblox games let you set a custom display name that appears to other players instead of your actual username. This is different from your account username — it is a name you create just for that game. Not all games offer this feature, but popular roleplay and social games often do.

To set a display name in a game that supports it, look in the game's settings or character customization menu. You may see an option labeled "Display Name", "Nickname", or "Character Name". Enter the name you want other players to see. This name only shows in that specific game and does not change your actual Roblox username.

What happens when you report a player who shows their username

If another player is harassing you and you want to report them, their username is visible in the report form even if they tried to hide it. Roblox Support can see the account behind any username and will investigate reports of harassment, bullying, or rule-breaking. You do not need to know their "real" name or display name — the username is enough.

When you report a player, click the flag icon in the game or go to their profile and select "Report". Describe what happened and which game it occurred in. Roblox moderators will review the report and take action if the player violated the rules. The username is permanent evidence of who did what, which is why Roblox does not allow you to hide it completely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username to something else?

Roblox does not allow username changes. Your username is permanent once you create it. If you want a different name, you must create a new account. This new account will not have your old items, Robux, or progress.

Will setting my account to private hide my username from everyone in games?

No. Private account settings hide your profile and prevent messages, but games can still display your username to other players. The game developer controls what names appear on screen. Some games let you disable this in their own settings menu.

What if someone is using my username to impersonate me?

Report the account to Roblox Support with details about the impersonation. Include screenshots if the account is pretending to be you or using a similar name to confuse players. Roblox can investigate and take action against accounts that violate their impersonation policy.

Do I lose my Robux if I create a new account?

Yes. Robux and all game items stay on your original account. A new account starts with zero Robux and no items. You cannot transfer purchases or currency between accounts.

Can games see my username even if I set my profile to private?

Yes. Your privacy settings control who can view your profile page and message you, but they do not control what information games display during gameplay. Developers can show your username to other players regardless of your privacy settings.