Your username is the name you chose when you created your Roblox account
Your Roblox username is the display name you set up during account creation. It appears on your profile, in games, and on leaderboards. If you created your account years ago, you may have forgotten it, or you might be trying to find someone else's username to add them as a friend or join their game.
The fastest way to find your own username is to log into your Roblox account and look at the top right corner of the screen — your username appears there. If you are on mobile, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and your username shows at the top of the menu. If you cannot remember your password, you can recover your account using the email address or phone number linked to it.
Key Takeaways
- Your username displays in the top right corner when you are logged into Roblox on a computer, or in the menu on mobile.
- You can change your username once every 30 days if you have a membership, or you can keep your original username for free.
- To find someone else's username, search for their profile directly on the Roblox website or ask them in a game or Discord server.
- Your username is different from your display name — the display name can be changed anytime and does not affect your account login.
How to find your username if you are logged in
Open Roblox on your computer and look at the top right corner of any page. Your username appears next to a small circular profile picture. Click on your username or profile picture to open your account menu, where you can see your full profile, settings, and inventory.
On mobile, tap the three-line menu icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Your username displays at the very top of the menu panel. From there you can access your profile, settings, and other account options without needing to remember your username separately.
How to recover your username if you forgot your password
Go to the Roblox login page and click "Forgot Password or Username?" Enter the email address or phone number connected to your account. Roblox will send you a recovery link to that email or phone number.
Click the link in the email or text message. You will be taken to a page where you can reset your password and see your username displayed. Once you reset your password, you can log back in and your username will be visible in the top right corner as usual.
How to find someone else's username
If you want to add a friend or find another player's profile, use the search bar on the Roblox website. Type their name into the search box at the top of any page and select "Users" from the dropdown menu. Roblox will show you a list of accounts matching that name.
Click on the profile you are looking for. Their username appears at the top of their profile page, along with their display name, join date, and other public information. If you know them from a specific game, you can also right-click their name in the game's leaderboard and select "Visit Profile" to see their username and profile details.
The difference between username and display name
Your username is permanent (or changes only if you pay for a membership and wait 30 days between changes). Your display name is different — it is a nickname you can change anytime for free, and other players see it in games and on your profile.
When you log into Roblox, you use your username, not your display name. If you change your display name, your username stays the same, so your account login does not change. This can be confusing because games and other players might call you by your display name, but your actual account username remains what you set it to originally.
Changing your username
If you have a Roblox membership (a paid subscription), you can change your username once every 30 days. Go to your account settings, click "Change Username," enter your new username, and confirm the change. The new username takes effect when ready.
If you do not have a membership, you cannot change your username. You can only change your display name, which is free and does not require a membership. Your original username will remain tied to your account permanently unless you purchase a membership and pay the username change fee.
What to do if your username is taken
Usernames on Roblox are unique — no two accounts can have the same username. If the username you want is already taken, you will see an error message when you try to create an account or change your username to that name.
Your options are to choose a different username, wait to see if the account with that username becomes inactive (Roblox does not recycle usernames from deleted accounts), or use a similar variation like adding numbers or underscores. You can also change your display name to something close to what you wanted, since display names are not unique and can be changed anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my username without logging in?
No. Your username is private account information. You must log into your Roblox account to see your own username. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password or Username?" link on the login page to recover access.
Is my username the same as my display name?
No. Your username is your account login name and is permanent (or changes only with a paid membership). Your display name is a nickname you can change anytime for free. Other players see your display name in games, but your username is what you use to log in.
What if someone is using my username on another platform?
Roblox usernames are only unique within Roblox. Someone else can use the same name on Discord, YouTube, or other platforms. If you see someone impersonating you on another site, report it to that platform's support team, not to Roblox.
Can I delete my account and reuse my username?
No. Roblox does not recycle usernames from deleted accounts. Once an account is deleted, that username is gone permanently and cannot be claimed by anyone else, even the original account owner.