Your display name is an integral part of the VRChat world. Inform other players who they are chatting with, allowing them to decide if they want to continue chatting. Over time, your name preferences may change and you may want to use a different nickname. But how is this done?
Continue reading to learn more about how to change your VRChat name. You’ll find out how to do this on multiple platforms, including Steam and Oculus.
How to change your name in VRChat for Steam
The name with which you first register for your VRChat sessions is your username. You can’t change it and you use it to log into the game.
However, you can change your display name. It is the name that other players see on your avatar. By default, it’s the same as your username, but you can change it once every 90 days.
Here’s what you need to do to change your display name on VRChat:
- Go to your VRChat home page and enter your login credentials.
- press the Profile button that shows your name, avatar thumbnail and status.
- The next window allows you to modify your account details, including your display name.
- Enter your new display name and re-enter it to verify your decision.
- Enter your password and click Change display name to save the changes.
- Start a new chat session to see if it worked.
Make sure you enter the new display name correctly and use between four and 15 characters. Additionally, it cannot be the same as someone else’s username or display name.
Note that this will only alter your display name. The username you must use to log into the game will remain the same.
Also, consider some crucial community guidelines when changing the display name. It cannot contain rude or offensive language and cannot impersonate other users. Names that violate the game’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines may need to be changed.
Again, don’t forget that the display name can only be changed once every three months. You cannot override this limit, so be very careful when choosing a new name.
How to change your name in VRChat for Oculus
It’s also possible to change the VRChat display name if you’re an Oculus user. The process remains the same:
- Navigate to the VRChat home page and log in with your username and password.
- Hit the Profile to reveal your avatar’s thumbnail, status, and name. You will now see your display name and other account information.
- Type and re-enter a unique display name.
- Save your changes by entering your password and click Change display name.
Oculus also allows you to change your username. Once you do, the name will be publicly visible and available on all Oculus devices. The username can be changed once every six months.
Follow these steps to change your Oculus username:
- Launch your browser and go to Secure.oculus.com.
- Enter your login credentials.
- press the Profile window on the left section of your screen.
- Navigate to the Username window.
- Click on the Edit button.
- Enter your new username and password.
- press the Save button, followed by Confirmand that’s it.
Additionally, you should keep in mind the specific Oculus username requirements:
- Your name must start with a number or letter. No other symbols are allowed.
- The username must be between two and 20 characters.
- Your username may include a combination of numbers, letters, underscores, and hyphens. However, it cannot contain underscores or consecutive hyphens.
- The name cannot include periods, slashes, or spaces.
Additional FAQs
How do I change my email address on VRChat?
While changing your VRChat name, you may also want to enter a new email address. Fortunately, this is also a relatively simple process:
1. Log in to VRChat using the game home page.
2. Press the Edit profile button. The app may not require login verification unless you enter the platform from a new location.
3. Enter your new email address in the blank box.
4. Press Change emailand that’s it.
Account management in virtual reality
Changing your name on VRChat is simple but very beneficial. It can help reinforce the impression you want to leave in your chat sessions. However, be careful when choosing a new name and don’t forget to follow the guidelines to avoid problems.
