Minecraft heavily relies on customization, giving you the ability to change almost everything in the world according to your liking. However, if you want to change your character itself, there are some additional steps to take apart from just placing blocks. For those looking to change their username in Minecraft, you’ve come to the right place, as all the necessary steps are outlined below.
How to Change Username in Minecraft
At first, there are different ways to change the username in Minecraft, and the method you will use depends on the system you are playing on. For example, those playing Bedrock Edition on PlayStation, Switch, or Xbox need to change their system’s Gamertag, which changes the username in all games, not just Minecraft.
You can change the gaming console’s Gamertag through system settings. Some systems allow for changing the Gamertag for free a certain number of times, so it might cost you some money to change it. It’s also worth mentioning that your Gamertag must be unique, meaning you can’t choose a username already used by another player.
Now, if you are someone using a Microsoft account on Java Edition, you can change the username in Minecraft with just a few simple clicks. You can follow the steps below to change your username:
- Go to the official Minecraft website
- Log in to your Microsoft account in the top right corner (there are no longer Mojang accounts, as they have all been transferred to Microsoft)
- Once logged in, click on the “Account” button in the top right corner and select “Profile”
- This will direct you to the “My Games” tab, where you will see a box for Minecraft: Java Edition in the middle of the screen
- Under the image for Java Edition, you will find a distinct “Profile Name” that needs to be clicked
- Here, you can freely change the username in Minecraft and save it
- You can only change the username once every 30 days, so make sure the change is worth it.
That’s all there is to changing the username in Minecraft. After making the changes, the username will reflect the new name you entered for yourself and any other players in your world or server. If you make a mistake in your name or wish to change it again, you will have to wait 30 days before making any further changes.
