Dragon City lets you change your username once every 30 days through the settings menu

Open Dragon City and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner of the screen. Select Settings, then look for Account or Profile depending on your device. You will see a field labeled Username with your current name. Tap it, delete the old name, type your new one, and tap Save or Confirm.

The game will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or contains blocked words. If it is, try again with a different name. Once you save a new username, you cannot change it again for 30 days, so choose carefully. Your player ID (a number assigned to your account) stays the same — other players can still find you by that ID even after you change your name.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Dragon City username once every 30 days through the Settings menu under Account or Profile.
  • The game will reject usernames that are already taken or contain words it blocks, and will tell you when ready.
  • Your player ID never changes, so friends and alliance members can still find you by that number after a name change.
  • Plan your new username before you save, because you will have to wait 30 days to change it again if you want something different.

What happens if the name you want is already taken

Dragon City does not hold usernames in reserve — if someone else has the name you want, the game will show an error message when you try to save it. You cannot put yourself on a waiting list or claim a name for later. Try a variation instead: add a number at the end, use an underscore or hyphen between words, or pick a different name altogether.

Some players change their names back and forth to test what is available. Remember that each change uses up your one monthly change, so if you are experimenting, you will be locked out of changing again for 30 days after you save.

How your player ID stays the same across name changes

Dragon City assigns you a unique player ID the moment you create your account. This number is separate from your username and never changes, no matter how many times you rename yourself. Your alliance members, friends, and anyone who has added you to their contact list will still be able to find you by that ID.

If someone wants to find you by your old username after you change it, they will not be able to — but if they know your player ID or are already connected to you in the game, the name change will not break that connection. You can share your player ID with other players if you want them to find you even after a rename.

Usernames that Dragon City will not let you save

The game blocks usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people's names or brands. It also rejects names that are too similar to existing usernames (the system flags these as "already taken" even if no exact match exists). Names with certain special characters like asterisks or brackets will not save either.

If your chosen name is rejected, the error message will usually say "Username already taken" or "Username contains invalid characters." Try removing numbers, changing the spelling slightly, or using a completely different name. There is no way to appeal a blocked username — you have to pick a different one.

Changing your username on different devices

If you play Dragon City on both mobile and a computer, your account is the same across both. Change your username on whichever device you use most, and it will update everywhere. You do not have to change it separately on each device.

If you are logged into Dragon City through Facebook or another social account, changing your Dragon City username does not change your social media name — only your in-game name updates. Your social account name stays the same.

What to do if you cannot find the username setting

On Android and iOS, the Settings menu is the three-line icon in the bottom right. On some older versions of the game, it might be labeled Menu instead. If you do not see an Account or Profile option, look for User Settings or Game Settings.

If the username field is grayed out or not clickable, you may have already changed your name within the last 30 days. The game will show you a countdown timer telling you when you can change it again. You cannot bypass this waiting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Dragon City enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes. Once you save a new name, you cannot change it again until 30 days have passed. The game will show you a timer in the Settings menu counting down to when your next change is available.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes, if they are already connected to you in the game. Your player ID never changes, and anyone on your friends list or in your alliance will still see you. If someone only knows your old username and is not yet your friend, they will need your player ID to find you after the rename.

What if I change my username and then want to change it back?

You can change it back, but you will have to wait 30 days from your first change before you can do so. Plan ahead if you think you might want to revert — do not change your name on impulse if you are happy with it.

Does changing my username affect my level, dragons, or progress?

No. Your username is just a display name. Your level, dragons, islands, and all progress stay exactly the same. Only the name other players see changes.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

Most special characters are blocked. Hyphens and underscores usually work, but asterisks, brackets, and other symbols will cause the game to reject the name. Spaces are typically not allowed either — try using an underscore or hyphen to separate words instead.