How to Change Your Roblox Username: Is It Free?

On Roblox, your username is your main account name. You can change it as often as you’d like, but it costs 1000 Robux each time. We’re here with a step-by-step on how to change your Roblox username, plus tips on changing your display name—and how some users can change their Roblox username for free.

Changing Usernames on Roblox: Quick Steps

Log into your account.
Purchase Robux if your account balance is less than #
Go to Settings, then Account Info.
Click the Edit icon next to your username.
Enter your new username and current password.
Click Buy.

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Changing Your Roblox Username

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If you're on a computer, go to ^{[1]
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- If you're using the Roblox app on an Android, iPhone, or iPad, click the “More” option (with three dots) instead.
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This will take you to the "Account Info" section of your settings.^{[4]
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Click the Edit icon next to your username. Your username is at the top of the page, and the Edit icon is to its right. It looks like a square with a pencil on top of it.^{[5]
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- It costs 1000 Robux to change your username. If you don't have enough Robux, you'll see a pop-up that says "Insufficient Funds." Click Buy if you want to buy some Robux, and then follow the on-screen instructions to pay.
- If you haven't already linked an email address to Roblox (or if you’ve linked one but haven’t verified it yet), you'll be asked to do that now. Click Add Email, then follow the on-screen instructions to add your email address.
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Type your new username and confirm your password. If you have enough Robux in your account, you'll be able to enter your new username. If you choose a Roblox username that’s already been used by someone else, you’ll see a red error message. Keep trying until you find a unique username. Then, enter your existing password to confirm the change.^{[6]
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- Other players will still be able to see your old username.
You may need to refresh the page to see the changes. Once you've paid for your new username with Robux, you'll be able to sign in with it. Use the same password you've been using to sign in.^{[7]
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Changing Your Roblox Display Name

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Change your display name under Settings > Account Information. If you’re playing on a PC, click the gear icon to go to the settings menu. On mobile, click the “More” icon with three dots. Navigate to “Account Info,” then click the edit button beside your Display Name.^{[8]
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- Your Display Name doesn’t have to be unique—more than one person can use the same Display Name. However, your Display Name must follow the Roblox Community Rules (like no profanity or personally identifiable information (PII)).^{[9]
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- It doesn’t cost any Robux to change your display name.
- You can change your display name on Roblox once every 7 days.

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How do I change my username for free?

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You can change your Roblox username once for free if it was reset. Roblox recently added a feature that allows you a one-time free username change if your Roblox username was reset.^{[10]
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- If your account was reset, your username will look something like this: roblox_user_########.
- If you accidentally created a Roblox username with personally identifiable information (like your real name, address, or email address), reach out to Roblox support to have them reset your username. Then, use the one-time username change to choose something else.

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Can someone else take my old username after I change it?

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You can change back to a previous username any time you want. However, it will still cost 1000 Robux to change your username, even if you’re switching to a name you’ve used before.^{[12]
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Why do you have to pay 1000 Robux to change your username?

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If name changes were free, people could connect as many usernames as they wanted to their accounts. Roblox charges a premium for usernames to keep players (or bots) from taking up so many usernames that new players can’t find a good option for their name.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many times can you change your Roblox username? You can change your username as many times as you want. But because it costs 1000 Robux for every change, that can get expensive.
- You can also change your Display Name as many times as you want, but you have to wait 7 days before changing it again.
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Can other players see my old usernames? Yes, a list of your previous usernames appears on your profile, so anyone can see your old usernames. Those names still belong to you, and you can switch back to them at any time (but it will still cost Robux).^{[13]
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Does your account creation date change when you change your username? No, your account will always show the same creation date no matter how many times you change your username or Display Name.^{[14]
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How do I change my email address in Roblox? Log into your account, then go to Settings > Account Info > Update Email. Enter your new email address and your current Roblox password. Follow the steps in the confirmation email to complete the process.^{[15]
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Since username changing is expensive, ($1000 or smaller or higher) you should ask yourself; “Do I think my username isn’t appealing anymore?” or, “Do I really wanna waste my parent's money to buy me a new username?” If you answered those questions in mind, you should be able to easily decide whether or not you want to.
Some popular trends right now include using "ii", "xx" ,"x", "i" or "1" at the start of your username. Also, try to be creative and replace characters in your username. If you used the name “Berry”, think of something like iB3rryXX. One again, be creative, and have fun. Do not think too much about it, It's just a game.
What if you want your old username back? In this case, you should make two accounts. That way you can keep your username and have a backup account.

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