You use your Minecraft username to log into Minecraft services, and can access the full game. You can reset the password and migrate the account to a Mojang account by visiting
Why is Minecraft not accepting my username?
Overview. You may have tried to join your Minecraft server and been rejected due to the error “Failed to verify username” or “Invalid Session”. This issue is normally because the client’s launcher failed to authenticate with Mojang’s session servers. You may also be running a non-premium version of Minecraft.
Can someone take your Minecraft username?
Yes, after 37 days, the name is free to use by anyone again. If someone else takes it, but you want to change back after he claimed it, you cannot change back to your old name. Once you have changed your username, you may have 30 days to change it back.
How do you know if a Minecraft name is taken?
To find out if a username is taken, go to your Mojang account and click change. Third party checkers and hasPaid are not always accurate.
How can I change my username on Minecraft?
Can I change my username? Users who have a Mojang account or a Microsoft account can change their username for free at Click Change next to your profile name. If you have an older account and you sign in with your username, you need to migrate to a Mojang account before you can change your username.
What does failed to verify username mean in Minecraft?
The failed to verify username means that the Minecraft/Mojang authentication servers are down, this means that when you try and connect to a server it doesn’t allow you.
How can I join a server in Minecraft?
Once logged in, you can then start your game and join the server. Head to the Game Panel and stop the server. To the left of the panel click “Config Files” and then click “Server Settings”. Locate “Online Mode” and set it to disabled, then click save. Head back to the Game Panel dashboard and turn the server back on. It should now let you join.
How to log out of a Minecraft account?
You must log out completely and then log back in. 1 In the Minecraft game launcher, click your username or email address in the top right corner. 2 Click Log out. 3 Log back in with your account credentials.
