A beginner's guide to changing usernames in Minecraft

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A Beginner's guide to changing usernames in Minecraft (Image via Microsoft)

Minecraft Java Editions players can change their Minecraft username by accessing their account page.

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People will inevitably make mistakes during their lives or desire to make a change. Minecraft players may at some point desire to change their in-game username to be different from the one they initially chose.

Luckily, players of Minecraft Java Edition can change their in-game username once every 30 days. To change a Minecraft username, players will need to access their account page and request a username change.

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This article will be breaking down how players can change their Minecraft username.

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How to change Minecraft usernames for Java Edition on PC/Mac

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This guide will only be discussing how to change Minecraft usernames for Java Edition on PC/Mac specifically. Console players on Bedrock Edition have their usernames tied to their Xbox gamer tag or Sony PSN ID. They will need to change those specific usernames instead, and can not simply change their Minecraft specific username.

Players should keep in mind that they will only be allowed to change their Minecraft username once every 30 days. After a username has been changed, players will be required to wait out that time period before submitting for another username change.

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Minecraft players can change their in-game username by changing their Minecraft profile name. To change a Minecraft profile name, players will need to access the official Minecraft website on a web browser.

The login page for Minecraft.net (Image via Minecraft.net)
The login page for Minecraft.net (Image via Minecraft.net)

From there, players will need to log in using their account information.

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The button to change a Minecraft profile name is indicated by a blue box in this image. (Image via Minecraft.net)
The button to change a Minecraft profile name is indicated by a blue box in this image. (Image via Minecraft.net)

After logging in and accessing their account profile page, players should scroll towards the bottom of the web page. There, a player's current profile name will be displayed and can click the change button to change it.

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After players have selected that they wish to change their profile name, they will be prompted to provide a new one. (Image via Minecraft.net)
After players have selected that they wish to change their profile name, they will be prompted to provide a new one. (Image via Minecraft.net)

After clicking on change, players will be prompted to provide a new profile name. These names are required to be 3-16 characters in length and can't contain any spaces. Allowed characters are A-Z in both upper and lower case, the numbers 0-9, or an underscore.

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All a player needs to do from here is pick their new name and select the "change profile name" button. If the username that players have selected is unique, their profile name will be successfully changed.

Important Note: After a player has successfully changed their profile name, they may need to log out of the launcher and then relog back in. Players who do not do this sometimes face complications will being able to access online servers.

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List of some cool names for beginners in Minecraft

Here are some of the cool Minecraft usernames that beginner players can use:

  • Shadow Voyager
  • Mystic Nomad
  • Pixel Paladin
  • Nether Wanderer
  • Ender Tamer
  • Dragon Whisperer
  • Creeper Conqueror
  • Phantom Hunter
  • Blaze Seeker
  • Dungeon Raider
  • Portal Jumper
  • Crimson Alchemist
  • Obsidian Knight
  • Echo Sorcerer
  • Wither Slayer
  • Blocky McBlockface
  • Cactus Hugger
  • Dirt Mansion Builder
  • Bed Wars Champion
  • Laggy Steve
  • Redstone Disaster
  • Gravel Avalanche
  • Accidental TNT
  • Chicken Whisperer
  • Lost in Mineshaft
  • Blocky Boi
  • Villager Tax Collector
  • Pig Rider Extraordinaire
  • Falling Anvil
  • Noob Slapper
  • Moonlit Crafter
  • Frostbite Architect
  • Lunar Guardian
  • Arctic Enchanter
  • Void Shifter
  • Starry Pathfinder
  • Sapphire Artisan
  • Ember Explorer
  • Twilight Miner
  • Whispering Pixels
  • Cosmic Artisan
  • Solar Magician
  • Frost Walker
  • Midnight Architect
  • Obsidian Mirage
  • Shielded Phantom
  • Hunger Games Veteran
  • Diamond Warlord
  • Swordmaster Steve
  • Lava Runner
  • PvP Phantom
  • Totem Warrior
  • Full Netherite God
  • Silent Assassin
  • Respawn Champion
  • Hardcore Survivor
  • Enchanted Warrior
  • Armor Breaker
  • Shulker King
  • Flame Arrow Sniper
  • Bamboo Samurai
  • Cherry Blossom Mage
  • Ocean Nomad
  • Taiga Spirit
  • Mushroom Mystic
  • Jungle Phantom
  • Coral Enchanter
  • Savanna Stalker
  • Tundra Voyager
  • Meadow Wanderer
  • Echoing Cavern
  • Snowy Guardian
  • Aurora Builder
  • Cave Dweller
  • Forest Sentinel
  • Piston Overlord
  • Redstone Maniac
  • Observer Genius
  • Command Block Master
  • Infinite Circuit
  • Block Architect
  • Master Builder
  • Pixel Engineer
  • Contraption Wizard
  • Bedrock Sculptor
  • Auto Farm Genius
  • Stonecutter Master
  • Block Symphony
  • Survival Architect
  • Elytra Engineer
  • Creeper’s Nightmare
  • Skeleton Sniper
  • Zombie Horde
  • Enderman Whisperer
  • Ghastly Sorcerer
  • Slime Tamer
  • Trident Wielder
  • Echo Shard Collector
  • Enchanted Apple King
  • Totem Guardian
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Do note that some of these in-game names might be already in use and, therefore, won't be inaccessible. If that happens you can add a few numerals or symbols to it. Furthermore, you can add your personal touch to make it truly unique.


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