Change your CurseForge username through your account settings

CurseForge lets you change your username once every 30 days through your account page. You do not need to contact support or wait for approval — the change takes effect when ready after you save it. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use CurseForge on the web or through the CurseForge app.

Your username is what other players see when you upload mods, leave comments, or join a server. Changing it does not affect your email address, password, or any mods you have already uploaded — those stay linked to your account under the new name.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your CurseForge username once every 30 days by going to your account settings on the CurseForge website.
  • The new username takes effect right away, and you do not need to log out and back in to see the change.
  • Your email address and password stay the same — only the display name changes.
  • If you have already changed your username recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the CurseForge website

Start by going to www.curseforge.com and signing in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner of the page and click it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Click Account Settings from that menu. You will land on a page that shows your email address, password options, and other account details. Look for the section labeled Username — it will show your current name and a button next to it that says Change.

Click the Change button. A text box will open where you can type your new username. Type the name you want, then click Save. CurseForge will check whether the name is available and whether it follows the rules (3 to 16 characters, letters, numbers, and underscores only). If everything is valid, the change saves when ready and you will see a confirmation message.

If you see an error message saying the username is taken or contains invalid characters, try a different name. Once the change is saved, you can close the page — there is nothing else you need to do.

Changing your username through the CurseForge app

If you use the CurseForge app on Windows or Mac, you can also change your username from there. Open the app and look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner. Click it and select Account Settings from the menu that appears.

Find the Username section and click Change. Type your new username in the box that opens, then click Save. The app will validate the name the same way the website does, and the change takes effect right away. You do not need to restart the app or log out.

What happens if you have already changed your username recently

CurseForge enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes. If you have changed your username in the last month, the Change button will be grayed out or disabled, and you will see a message telling you when you can change it again.

This timer is per account, not per username — you cannot change your name, change it back, and then change it to something else to get around the limit. The 30 days starts from the moment you save your last change, so if you changed your username on January 15th, you can change it again on February 14th.

Rules for CurseForge usernames

CurseForge usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, hyphens, special characters like @, #, or $, or emoji.

The name you choose cannot already be taken by another account. CurseForge checks this automatically when you try to save, so you will know right away if someone else has the name you want. Usernames are not case-sensitive for login purposes — if your username is "MyMods", you can log in as "mymods" or "MYMODS" and it will work the same way.

What does not change when you change your username

Your email address, password, and two-factor authentication settings stay exactly the same. You do not need to update anything else or log in again. All your mods, comments, favorites, and subscriptions remain linked to your account under your new name.

If other players have bookmarked your profile or added you as a friend, those links and friendships stay active. Their friend list will show your new username, but the connection does not break. Any servers or communities you are part of will also show your new name to other members.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you see an error saying "Username unavailable" or "This username is taken", someone else already has that name. Try adding a number or underscore to make it unique — for example, "MyMods2" or "My_Mods". If the error says "Invalid characters", check that you are only using letters, numbers, and underscores, and that the name is between 3 and 16 characters.

If the Change button is grayed out, you have already changed your username within the last 30 days. The message on the page will tell you the exact date you can change it again. If you are having trouble accessing your account settings or the page is not loading, try clearing your browser cache or logging out and back in. If the problem continues, you may need to contact CurseForge support through their help center.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days after your last change. If you changed your username and want to go back to the old one, you can do that once the waiting period is over. However, if someone else has taken your old username in the meantime, you will not be able to use it.

Will my mods or uploads disappear if I change my username?

No. All your mods, comments, and uploads stay on your account and show under your new username. Other players will see your new name when they visit your profile or read your mods. There is no gap or loss of content when you change your name.

What if I forgot my password and cannot log in to change my username?

Go to the CurseForge login page and click "Forgot password?" Enter your email address and CurseForge will send you a reset link. Once you reset your password and log back in, you can change your username normally through account settings.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

No. CurseForge only allows letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_). Spaces, hyphens, and special characters like @, #, or $ will not work. If you want to separate words, use an underscore instead — for example, "My_Mods" instead of "My Mods".

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?

The change takes effect when ready on your account. Your new username will show on your profile, in comments, and on any mods you have uploaded right away. You do not need to wait for anything to sync or update across the site.