How to display names roblox

About three years from now, Roblox will be completing its twentieth anniversary. Roblox has been around for more than a decade now and has gained a lot of fame in recent years.

Last year, more than 50 million users joined Roblox, and about 2,50,000 players visited some of the most popular games on the platform. It is easy to make friends because of players’ identity. Every individual has their own username.

No two players can have the same username. Gamers who had joined the game at a young age might have used a display name that they are not proud of. These young gamers will also be given a chance to alter their display names.

This article is a guide for players who want to change their display names and ways to retrieve their usernames on Roblox.

Roblox: A step-by-step guide for changing display names and more

Display names

Display names in this gaming world define players’ identities. Basically, they reflect and define who the players are. They should not be confused with the usernames, as the username and display name are two different things and adhere to different rules and regulations.

Display names and usernames are the basic requirements for players at the time they are logging in to their accounts.

As humans are always evolving and adapting to the new and innovative world, they might have a change in their mindset, behavior, and identity. This is why players can now change their identity in the game as well to reflect their new selves.

Changing display names is an easy task on this platform, as it just requires a few steps and certain rules for the players to follow.

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Display names can only be changed once in a week in Roblox (Image via Roblox)

Here are the steps for players to follow in order to change their display names:

Step 1: Users have to log in to their account.

Step 2: Go to the 'Account Settings' option available in the top right corner of the screen.

Step 3 (Browser): Find the 'Gear' icon available in the top right corner of the screen.

Step 3 (Mobile Apps): Find the three dots icon for 'More.'

Step 4: Click on the 'Account Information' option, where players can see options like 'Display Name,' 'Username,' and 'Personal Information.'

Step 5: Click on the 'Display Name' option which will be at the very top.

Step 6: Click on the 'Pencil and paper' icon present right next to 'Display Name.'

Step 7: A 'Change Display Name' dialoue box will appear where players will have to type in their new display names.

Step 8: Type out the new display name and click on the 'Save' button available at the bottom of the box.

That’s it, a new display name has been set for the players, and they can see the changed display name once they refresh.

Rules of changing the display name

Display names are very much solid and require rules and restrictions. So, here are some rules that players should have in mind before changing their display names:

  • Players’ display names and usernames are visible to everyone, therefore players are advised to keep their usernames and display names accordingly.
  • Display names must be kept by following the guidelines.
  • Display names can be only changed once after every 7 days.
  • Display names can only consist of 20 characters.
  • Other players may also have the same display name. So it is recommended to not add too much personal information.
  • For players who forget/are not willing to mention their display name, their usernames will be used in place of the display name.

These are the steps and rules to change the display names. Players can try being creative with new naming ideas and should follow the steps given above to show their cool names to others.

Ways to retreive usernames

Just like display names, usernames can also be changed. One can also find their username if they might have forgotten it. They just have to make sure that their email address or phone number was linked to the account at the time of creating their IDs.

Players who have verified their email address or phone number can easily find their usernames by applying the following steps:

Find the username via email address:

Step 1. Click on the 'Forgot Username or Password' option on the Login Page.

Step 2. The page will automatically direct to the 'Forgot My Password' tab, so players will have to select the 'Username' tab.

Step 3. Enter the email address (ensure to use the registered email address) in the 'Email' box.

Step 4. Hit the 'Submit' button and a confirmation message will arrive.

Step 5. An email with a list of all the accounts that the player has will be sent to the entered email address.

Step 6. Players can then retrieve their usernames and log in.

Note: Try checking the spam/junk folders in your email service, if the email is taking too long to arrive.

Find the username via phone number:

Step 1. Click on the 'Forget Username or Password'option on the Login Page.

Step 2. Select the 'Use phone number to retrieve username' option.

Step 3. Choose the country code.

Step 4. In the 'Phone Number' box enter the desired phone number and hit the 'Submit' button.

Step 5. A text message or SMS with the player’s username will be sent to the entered phone number.

Step 6. Players can then retrieve their usernames and log in.

To retrieve the usernames, Roblox players will have to register their email addresses and phone numbers, else they won’t be able to retrieve the same.

Apex Legends Season 14 is well underway, and if you’re looking to gain an advantage over your opponents or keep up with players using mouse and keyboard, then this controller layout may give you a leg up on the enemy.

Apex Legends Season 14 has brought a variety of changes and new content to the battle royale. With Ranked Leagues getting some changes, and the new Recon Legend Vantage keeping things interesting in the Legend meta, having the best possible controller layout on the game is more important than ever.

While mastering your Legend, perfecting your aim, and learning spots are all supremely important in the hunt for victories, movement is king in Apex Legends. It can be the difference between winning a gunfight or heading back to the lobby disappointed.

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Whether you’re using a controller or keyboard, making sure you have the right button layout is extremely important if you hope to become a movement master.

For those using customized controllers like Scuf, button layout may not be as much of an issue, as these controllers have much more freedom than the regular stock controllers.

Apex Legends best controller settings

Layout

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  • Button Layout: Evolved
  • Stick Layout: Default
  • Interact/ReloadButton: Tap to Use and Reload
  • Crouch Button: Toggle
  • Aim Button: Hold
  • Survival Slot Button: On
  • Trigger Button Deadzones: None
  • Menu Cursor Speed: Around halfway or more

For those using standard controllers to play, the best layout to master movement is the Evolved setting. This layout changes your crouch to the right stick and your jump to the left bumper.

Having your crouch on the right stick will allow you to crouch spam, a very important move when it comes to winning fights in Apex Legends. Although this will take some getting used to, as keeping your aim on point while crouch spamming is fairly difficult, once you are comfortable with it you will see an instant improvement in your mobility.

Evolved will also change your jump button to the left bumper, which again will take some getting used to, however, the freedom to jump, climb, and stay mobile while keeping your thumb on the right stick is vital to improving your game in Apex Legends.

Movement / Aiming

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  • Look Sensitivity: 5
  • Look Sensitivity (ADS): 4
  • Per Optic Settings: On
  • Response Curve: Classic
  • Look Deadzone: None / Small
  • Movement Deadzone: Small
  • Inverted Look: Off
  • Vibration: On
  • Advanced Look Controls: Off

As for the Movement / Aiming section in the settings, we’ve found that the Classic Response Curve is the best all-around and feels most comfortable in-game. It’s also important to have your Look Deadzone at a minimum so either None or Small depending on your stick drift.

We’ve opted for Vibration On, but a lot of players may find it easier to have it Off if they feel it is affecting their ability to control recoil. Advanced Look Controls gives the player much more advanced customization options that a player will need to spend a lot of time with in order to perfect, which can be beneficial. However, we find the default options enough to get the most out of your aim and movement.

Of course, these settings are a great template for players, but you will most likely want to play around with the Look Sensitivity and ADS Sensitivity until you find what works for you.

Gameplay

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  • Button Hints: On
  • Crosshair Damage Feedback: Off
  • Weapon Auto-Cycle on Empty: On
  • Auto-Sprint: Off
  • Double-Tap Sprint: Off
  • Jetpack Control: Hold

There are a lot of Gameplay settings in Apex Legends, but these are the most relevant for optimizing performance on Controller. First off, we think it’s beneficial for Button Hints to be On, as new players may want to be reminded of how to perform certain actions.

Having said that, more experienced players may want to switch this setting and Crosshair Damage Feedback Off to reduce HUD clutter. For Weapon Auto-Cycle on Empty, we feel having this setting On means players don’t have to worry about swapping weapons manually when they run out of ammo mid-fight. This will automatically switch your weapon so you can focus on getting the kill.

Some players like Auto Sprint, especially if their analog sticks are stiff. However, we feel this setting is better switched Off, as it is much easier to walk slowly and make more discreet plays.

For those Valkyrie mains, having your Jetpack Control on Hold makes it much easier to make quick escapes and movements with your Jetpack than Toggle.

Does FOV affect controller aim?

How to display names roblox

Field of View or FOV can definitely affect a player’s aim on controller. It’s beneficial to have this setting higher than the default value of 70, as it can increase the amount you see around you. However having it too high can affect a player’s aim negatively, as it reduces the size of objects and enemies that are far away.

With that being said, there’s definitely a sweet spot for controller players, but ultimately this setting is a preference and players will need to figure out what works best for them.

If you’d like to know what the sweet spot for FOV in Apex Legends is, check out our guide on the best FOV for Apex Legends.

For those enjoying Apex Legends on PC, check out our piece on the best settings for the battle royale on PC.

Image Credits: Respawn Entertainment