How to Change Your Name in Minecraft Bedrock Edition

If you’re looking to change your in-game name in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, you’ll need to update your Xbox Gamertag, as Minecraft Bedrock Edition uses your Xbox profile name as your in-game name. Follow the steps below to change your Gamertag and reflect the new name in Minecraft.

Steps to Change Your Xbox Gamertag

1. Sign in to Your Microsoft Account

• Open a browser and visit the official Xbox website.
• Sign in using the Microsoft account that is linked to your Minecraft Bedrock Edition profile.

2. Navigate to Your Profile

• Once you’re signed in, click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen.
• From the dropdown menu, select “Profile” to go to your Xbox profile page.

3. Edit Your Gamertag

• On your profile page, locate the “Customize” option and click it. This will allow you to change your Gamertag.
• You will see your current Gamertag with a pencil icon next to it. Click the pencil icon to enter edit mode.

4. Choose Your New Gamertag

• Type the new name you’d like to use. Xbox will automatically check if the name is available.
• If the name is available, you’ll see a message indicating this. If it’s already taken, you will need to choose a different name and try again.

5. Confirm the Change

• Once you’ve chosen an available Gamertag, confirm the change by clicking “Confirm”.
• Your new Gamertag will immediately be updated across all Xbox services, including Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

Additional Information

• First Change is Free: The first time you change your Gamertag is free of charge. However, future changes will require a fee.
• How It Affects Minecraft: Changing your Xbox Gamertag will change your in-game name in all Xbox-enabled games, including Minecraft Bedrock Edition. The name change will be reflected as soon as you sign into the game.
• Gamertag Rules: Your Gamertag must meet certain requirements, such as being between 3 and 12 characters long, containing only letters, numbers, and spaces, and not containing offensive language.

Troubleshooting

If you’re having trouble changing your Gamertag, here are a few things to check:

• Make sure your Microsoft account is in good standing with no issues.
• Ensure that the Gamertag you’re trying to choose is available.
• Remember that some names may be restricted for inappropriate content or other policy reasons.

Changing your Minecraft Bedrock Edition name is straightforward and is done by updating your Xbox Gamertag. Once your Gamertag is changed, your new name will be reflected in Minecraft the next time you log in.

For more help, you can visit the Xbox support page for additional assistance.