How to Change Your Name in Roblox

Username vs display name, costs, methods, and real-world tips.

Display Name vs Username (Important)

Display Name: Free to change periodically, shows above your avatar in many places. Doesn’t change your account’s unique identifier.
Username: Your unique account handle (used in profile URLs and logins). Changing this costs Robux and is permanent unless you pay again.

Method 1 — Change Your Username (Paid)

Roblox charges 1,000 Robux to change your username. Here’s how:

Open Settings → Account Info
Click Change Username
Enter the new username and your account password
Pay 1,000 Robux to complete the change

Usernames must be unique, 3–20 characters, and meet Roblox name rules.

Method 2 — Change Your Display Name (Free)

Open Settings → Account Info
Click Change Display Name
Enter your preferred display name
Save (no Robux required)

Display names still must follow Roblox’s Community Standards.

About Support Exceptions

You may read anecdotes that Roblox Support will change your username for free if it’s “inappropriate.” In practice, this is not guaranteed. Support can sometimes help in edge cases (e.g., a previously allowed name becoming disallowed), but they may also deny the request and direct you to pay the standard fee. Be polite, explain the situation clearly, and understand it’s discretionary.

How Roblox Checks Username Availability

Roblox’s availability check is authoritative at the time you submit the change. A username must be unused and not reserved. Historically, retired/banned/terminated usernames remain unavailable and cannot be reclaimed. Fan methods like searching “all players in a game” are unreliable for historical existence.

There isn’t a public official tool to check if a username ever existed. Third-party checks can be incomplete. The only definitive test is attempting the change inside Account Settings.
If the name is taken (even by an old or terminated account), Roblox will block it and you’ll need to try a different name.

Tips for Picking an Available Username

Prepare 3–5 options in order of preference (Support sometimes asks for a ranked list).
Use variations: add a short suffix/prefix, a relevant number, or swap a letter pair.
Avoid trademarked names and anything that could violate Community Standards.
Keep it simple and readable—your friends need to find you easily.

FAQ

Does changing my username affect my friends and items?

Your inventory, purchases, friends, and progress stay tied to your account. Only your handle changes. Your profile URL will update to the new name.

Can I get a refund on the 1,000 Robux if Support refuses?

No. Username changes are not refundable.

How often can I change my display name?

Display names have cooldowns. If you see an error, wait and try again later.