How to change your name in Minecraft (Java and Bedrock)
How you change your name in Minecraft depends on the edition. In Java Edition, you change your profile name on minecraft.net while signed in with your Microsoft account, once every 30 days. In Bedrock Edition (consoles, mobile, Windows), your in-game name is your Xbox gamertag, which you change through your Microsoft account.
Java Edition
- Sign in at minecraft.net with your Microsoft account.
- Open your profile and find the Profile name section.
- Enter a new name (3–16 characters: letters, numbers and underscores) and check that it's available.
- Confirm the change. Restart the game for it to appear in-game.
Your worlds, skins and purchases stay with your account, not the name. You can change it again after 30 days, but someone else may claim your old name after a while.
Bedrock Edition
- Go to your Xbox profile (xbox.com or the Xbox app) signed in with your Microsoft account.
- Choose to customize your profile and change the gamertag.
- Your first change is free; later changes typically cost a fee.
The new gamertag appears in Minecraft the next time you sign in.
Changing your character's look
Your name and your appearance are separate. To change your skin in Java, use the launcher's Skins tab; in Bedrock, use Dressing Room or Profile from the main menu.
FAQ
Is a Minecraft name change permanent?
No. Java usernames can be changed again every 30 days.
Why does it say my name is taken?
Another player already owns it, or the name was recently released and is still reserved.
Is changing your Xbox gamertag free?
The first change is free. Additional changes usually cost money, and pricing depends on your region.
Will changing my name delete my worlds?
No. Worlds, skins and purchases are tied to your account, not your name. On servers, your progress usually follows your account too, though some older servers track players by name.
Can I change my name in a Minecraft server?
Your username is account-wide. Some servers let you set a nickname with a plugin command, but that only applies on that server.