{"id":6991,"date":"2025-07-17T05:34:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-do-you-change-your-minecraft-bedrock-username\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T05:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:34:32","slug":"how-do-you-change-your-minecraft-bedrock-username","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/game-faqs\/how-do-you-change-your-minecraft-bedrock-username\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you change your Minecraft Bedrock username?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWho this is for: Minecraft Bedrock players wanting to update their in-game display name.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ready to jump in? Play minecraft games<\/a> and test out your new username in similar block-building adventures!<\/p>

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Changing Your Username Through Your Microsoft Account<\/h2>\n

The most straightforward way to change your Minecraft Bedrock username is through your Microsoft account settings. Since Bedrock Edition uses your Microsoft account name as your in-game display name, updating it there will automatically reflect in the game.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to account.microsoft.com<\/strong> and sign in with your Microsoft account<\/li>\n
  2. Click on \u201cYour info\u201d<\/strong> in the top menu<\/li>\n
  3. Select \u201cEdit name\u201d<\/strong> next to your current display name<\/li>\n
  4. Enter your new desired username<\/li>\n
  5. Click \u201cSave\u201d<\/strong> to confirm the changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Keep in mind that Microsoft allows you to change your display name only once every 30 days, so choose wisely!<\/p>\n

    Alternative Method: Xbox App or Console<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re playing on Xbox or prefer using the Xbox app, you can also change your gamertag there:<\/p>\n

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    • Open the Xbox app on your device or go to your Xbox console settings<\/li>\n
    • Navigate to your profile settings<\/li>\n
    • Select \u201cCustomize\u201d<\/strong> and then \u201cChange gamertag\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Enter your new name and confirm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Note that changing your Xbox gamertag may cost money after your first free change, depending on your account status.<\/p>\n

      What Happens After You Change Your Name<\/h2>\n

      Once you\u2019ve updated your Microsoft account name or Xbox gamertag, the change should appear in Minecraft Bedrock Edition within a few minutes to a few hours. You might need to restart the game to see the update immediately.<\/p>\n

      Your friends will see your new username in their friends list, and it will appear above your character in multiplayer games. However, your game progress, worlds, and achievements remain tied to your Microsoft account, so you won\u2019t lose anything.<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019re looking to explore more gaming options while waiting for your username change to take effect, you might enjoy checking out our collection of Minecraft-inspired games.<\/p>\n

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      TL;DR<\/h2>\n

      Change your Minecraft Bedrock username by updating your Microsoft account display name at account.microsoft.com or through the Xbox app. Changes appear in-game within a few hours.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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