When playing Minecraft in multiplayer situations, players can see their in-game name or Xbox Gamertag, depending on the edition being played.

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Most Minecraft Bedrock players can change their username through the Xbox website. If you play Minecraft Java, you'll need to change your name through the Minecraft website.

Name tags in Minecraft are a great way to customize your favorite NPCs. Some name tags even produce special effects. Here's how to find and use them.