You cannot permanently delete old usernames from Roblox's public record

Once you change your username on Roblox, the old one stays visible on your profile history. Roblox does not offer a way to erase previous usernames from your account page or from the site's records. Anyone who visits your profile can see every username you have ever used, listed in order with the dates you used them.

This is a permanent design choice by Roblox, not a setting you can toggle. The username history exists to prevent impersonation and fraud — it lets other players verify that an account is actually who it claims to be. If old names could vanish, someone could steal an account and hide the evidence.

What you can control is your current username and what information appears alongside it. You can also limit who sees your profile at all.

Key Takeaways

  • Roblox permanently displays all previous usernames on your profile, and there is no setting to hide or remove them.
  • You can change your current username as often as you want, but each change adds to the visible history.
  • You can restrict your profile so only friends can see it, which hides the username history from strangers.
  • If you are concerned about an old username, the best option is to make your profile private or limit visibility to friends only.
  • Creating a new account is the only way to start with a completely blank username history.

How to change your current username

You can change the name people see right now by going to your account settings. Sign into Roblox on a web browser, click your avatar icon in the top right corner, and select Settings. On the left side, click Account. Under the username field, you will see a button labeled Change Username (or Create Username if you have never set one). Click it, type your new name, and confirm the change.

The first username change is free. After that, each change costs 1,000 Robux, which is Roblox's in-game currency. You can only change your username once every 30 days. When you change it, the old name moves to your history but remains visible on your profile forever.

Restricting who can see your profile and username history

Even though you cannot remove old usernames, you can prevent most people from seeing them. Go to Settings > Privacy. Look for the option labeled Who can see your profile or Profile Visibility (the exact wording varies by account type). You have three choices: Public (anyone can see it), Friends (only people you have added as friends can see it), or Private (no one except you can see it).

If you set your profile to Friends or Private, strangers cannot view your username history. This is the most practical way to keep old usernames out of sight. Keep in mind that this also hides other profile information like your bio, friends list, and game history from people who are not your friends.

Why Roblox keeps username history visible

Username history serves a security purpose. If someone hacks your account and changes the name, you and Roblox support can see what the original name was. This makes it easier to prove the account belongs to you and to recover it. Scammers also use old usernames to build fake credibility — they might claim to be a famous player by taking a similar name, and username history prevents that trick from working.

Roblox has chosen to prioritize account security and fraud prevention over the ability to hide past names. This is why the feature does not exist and why support will not remove old usernames even if you contact them directly.

What to do if an old username embarrasses you

If you used a username years ago that you now regret, changing your current name is the fastest step. Most players will see and remember your current username, not the old one. Only people who specifically look at your profile history will see the past names, and that number is usually small.

If the old name is offensive or violates Roblox's rules, you can report your own account to Roblox support and explain the situation. They rarely remove usernames from history, but they may note the context on your account. If the name was created when you were very young or was the result of a hacked account, explain that in your report.

The most complete solution is to create a new account. A fresh account has no history and no old usernames attached to it. You will lose your game progress, items, and friends list on the old account, so this is only worth doing if the old username is a serious problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Roblox support remove a username from my history?

No. Roblox support will not delete or hide old usernames from your profile history, even if you request it. The username history is permanent and part of your account record. They may add a note to your account if there are special circumstances, but the names themselves stay visible.

If I delete my account, do the old usernames disappear?

Deleting your account removes your profile from the site, but Roblox keeps records of deleted accounts for security reasons. The usernames you used may still appear in other players' friend lists or in chat logs. Creating a brand new account is the only way to have a completely fresh username history.

Does making my profile private hide my username history from everyone?

Yes. If you set your profile to Private, no one except you can see your profile page or your username history. If you set it to Friends, only people on your friends list can see it. Public profiles show the history to anyone on Roblox.

How often can I change my username to hide old ones?

You can change your username once every 30 days, and each change after the first costs 1,000 Robux. Changing your name frequently does not hide old usernames — it just adds more names to your visible history. This is not an effective way to cover up past names.

What if someone is impersonating me using a similar old username?

Report the account to Roblox for impersonation. Include your username history as proof that you used the name first. Roblox can see the dates each account was created and when names were changed, which helps them determine who is the real account. Your username history actually protects you in this situation.