Where to locate your Bitbucket username
Your Bitbucket username appears in the top-right corner of any page when you are logged in. Click your profile icon (usually your avatar or initials) and select Profile settings or Personal settings. The username is displayed prominently at the top of that page, often next to a label like "Username" or "Account name". It is the short text handle you use to log in, not your full name or email address.
If you have forgotten your password but still have access to your email, you can also find your username by going to bitbucket.org and clicking Log in. Enter your email address in the login field, and Bitbucket will show you which username is associated with that email before you enter your password. This method works even if you cannot access your account.
Your username is also visible in the URL of your profile page. When you visit your Bitbucket profile, the web address follows the pattern bitbucket.org/[your-username]. You can copy your username directly from that URL without entering any settings pages. This is often the quickest method if you straightforward need to reference your username for sharing or documentation purposes.
Key Takeaways
- Your Bitbucket username is visible in the top-right profile menu under Profile settings or Personal settings.
- The username appears in your profile page URL as bitbucket.org/[your-username], making it straightforward to spot without logging into settings.
- If you know your email but not your username, the Bitbucket login page will display your username when you enter your email address.
- Your username is different from your full name or email address and is the handle you use to log in to your account.
- You can see your username in repository settings, commit history, and anywhere you are listed as a contributor or owner.
Checking your username in repository settings
If you own or have access to a Bitbucket repository, your username also appears in the repository settings. Go to the repository, click Settings in the left sidebar, then select User and group access or Members. Your username will be listed there with your permission level, usually marked as the owner or administrator of that repository.
You can also see your username by looking at any commit you have made. Click on a commit in the repository history, and your username will appear as the author of that commit. This is useful if you need to verify your username but do not have when ready access to your profile settings.
When you push code to a repository, your username is recorded in the commit metadata. This means your username is permanently associated with your work in that repository, visible to anyone who views the commit history or contributors list.
Finding your username if you use Bitbucket Cloud
Bitbucket Cloud (the web-based version most people use) displays your username in the same places as described above. The profile icon in the top-right corner is the fastest route. If you are using Bitbucket Server or Bitbucket Data Center (self-hosted versions), the location may differ slightly, but the profile settings page will still show your username in a similar location.
For Bitbucket Cloud, you can also visit bitbucket.org/account/user/[your-username]/profile directly if you already know your username and want to go straight to your profile. This direct URL method bypasses the need to click through menus and takes you when ready to your account page.
Bitbucket Cloud also displays your username in workspace settings if you are part of a team or organization. Your personal username remains the same across all workspaces you join, so you only need to find it once.
What to do if you cannot find your username
If you cannot locate your username through any of these methods, check your email for account confirmation or password reset messages from Bitbucket. These emails often include your username in the message body or reference it in the sender information. Look for messages with subject lines like "Welcome to Bitbucket" or "Reset your password".
You can also contact Bitbucket Support through their help portal at support.atlassian.com. Have your email address and any details about your account ready when you reach out. Support can confirm your username and help you regain access to your account if you are locked out.
If you created your Bitbucket account through a third-party service like GitHub or Google, your username may have been auto-generated. In this case, checking your profile settings is the most reliable way to see what username was assigned to you.
Using your username in commands and URLs
Once you have your username, you will use it in several places. In Git commands, your username appears in repository clone URLs like git@bitbucket.org:username/repository-name.git. When you share your profile or repositories with others, you reference your username in the URL so they can find your work.
Your username is also used when you mention someone in comments or pull requests using the @ symbol, like @your-username. This is how team members tag you for feedback or to draw your attention to a discussion. Bitbucket will auto-complete your username as you type, making it straightforward to reference yourself or others.
When setting up integrations or webhooks, you may need to provide your username as part of the configuration. This allows external tools to authenticate with your Bitbucket account and access your repositories with the correct permissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Bitbucket username the same as my email address?
No. Your username is a separate handle you choose or are assigned when you create your account. Your email address is what you use to log in, but your username is the short text identifier that appears in URLs and commit history. You can have one email address but only one username per account.
Can I change my Bitbucket username?
Yes, you can change your username in Profile settings under Username. Keep in mind that changing your username will also change the URL of your profile and any repositories you own. Old URLs may not redirect automatically, so notify collaborators if you make this change.
What if I see a different name in my profile than my username?
Bitbucket separates your username (the login handle) from your display name (the full name shown on your profile). Your username is what you use to log in and what appears in URLs. Your display name is what shows in comments and commit history. Both are editable in your profile settings.
Where do I find my username if I am using Bitbucket through my workplace?
If your company manages Bitbucket through a workspace or team account, your username is still in your personal profile settings. Click your profile icon and go to Profile settings. Your workspace administrator may have assigned you a specific username format, so check with them if you are unsure.
Can someone else see my Bitbucket username?
Yes. Your username is public and visible to anyone who views your profile, sees your commits, or looks at repositories you contribute to. This is by design, as usernames are how people identify and credit your work in shared repositories.