Enter a username for Minecraft Java Edition error

Minecraft isn't a game without problems, and some players have been reporting an issue while creating a profile after downloading the game from Xbox Game Pass.

When attempting to create a Minecraft profile, players have reported encountering an error that reads, "Failed to create profile." Even when heading to the official game website, some players have failed to create a profile online.

It's unclear as to why exactly this occurs, but bug reporting on Mojang's official bug tracker seems to indicate that it is linked to Xbox Game Pass. This is because players who obtain Java and Bedrock Edition don't appear to have this problem.

Note: This article reflects the opinion of the writer

Minecraft community offers a variety of potential fixes for profile creation error

While it can be tricky to pin down the exact source of this Minecraft error, the game's community has come together to offer a bevy of fixes.

Some of these fixes simply need players to use different web browsers or platforms, while others require different launchers and other tactics.

Regardless, there are a few potential remedies that may help players successfully create their profiles. Players can find a few of them below:

1. Instead of attempting to create the profile on desktop, try creating it on a mobile device's web browser. The issue may be stemming from the PC client or desktop optimization on the page itself.
2. Try switching to the Windows 7/8 launcher as opposed to the Windows 10/11 launcher. The newer launcher occasionally runs into issues, including profile creation and not recognizing that the game (and not its demo version) is installed.
3. If players do opt for the Windows 10/11 launcher, they'll want to download it from the main Minecraft website instead of the Microsoft Store. The version downloaded via Microsoft's store app has occasionally had authentication issues with players' Microsoft accounts.
4. Log out of the launcher and Minecraft.net, re-login to the main site and attempt to make a profile. Sometimes, a disconnect between the launcher and the main site causes authentication issues.
5. Close the Xbox app installed by Microsoft Store, reopen it and attempt to run the launcher once again.
6. Disable any VPN or firewall currently active on your device. At times, a VPN can disorient the login and profile creation process, and firewalls can close out certain connections to sites and apps.
7. According to Reader339 on Microsoft's support website, the problem may come from desktop web browsers running into a conflict with the site and a mechanic known as the Origin header. Fortunately, there are browser extensions such as "Allow CORS" and "CORS Unblock" that should eliminate any conflicts with the Origin header.

These are just a few of the possible fixes offered by the community. However, ideally, Mojang will view the bug reports and situate the problem on their end.

It's perfectly fine for players to attempt to solve any profile creation issues, but the ultimate responsibility still falls on Mojang to ensure a concise and enjoyable gameplay experience.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh

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• Type: Bug

• Status: Resolved

• Resolution: Fixed

• Affects Version/s: 2.2.2040 (macOS - 10.9 only), 2.2.7450 (NEW Windows App), 2.3.136 (Windows), 2.3.136 (New Windows App), 2.3.173 (New Windows App), 2.3.173 (Windows), 2.3.200 (New Windows App), 2.3.200 (Windows), 2.3.228 (Linux), 2.3.228 (Mac), 2.3.228 (Windows), 2.3.228 (New Windows App), 2.3.240 (New Windows App), 2.3.240 (Windows), 2.3.280 (Windows), 2.3.324 (Windows), 2.3.324 (New Windows App)

• Fix Version/s: None

• Confirmation Status:

  Community Consensus

If you're having this issue, log an incident with Mojang customer support: https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

Please start that support ticket with the following text: "Reporting from MCL-20496 to provide the requested information". This is so that our support team can find you easily and forward that to us.

Then include screenshots of the launcher, the launcher_log.txt file (from this location on your PC: %appdata%\.minecraft) , your Xbox Gamertag, and information on how you own Minecraft Java and/or Bedrock

Keeps asking for username even though i have set it up already and now i am unable to play

is duplicated by

MC-249211 Failed to create a profile

• Resolved

MC-251416 Minecraft Launcher "failed to create profile" hatası(error)

• Resolved

MC-251568 Minecraft Launcher "failed to create profile" hatası(error) [launcher] [Java] [Xbox ] 1.8.9

• Resolved

MC-251965 I can't create a profile

• Resolved

MC-252261 cant play minecraft java

• Resolved

MC-252527 Failed to create profile

• Resolved

MC-252645 GAME-PASS Minecraft failed to create a profile error!

• Resolved

MC-252779 Failed to create Profile

• Resolved

MC-253004 Minecraft java launcher won't let me put my name

• Resolved

MC-253061 I can't create a java profile

• Resolved

MC-253141 Error Create profile Minecraft Java Edition

• Resolved

MC-253213 I can't create a profile name

• Resolved

MC-253409 i cant create java profile name/failed to create profile

• Resolved

MC-253430 Failed to Create Profile Windows 10/11 Launcher

• Resolved

MC-253511 Java and bedrock merging bug

• Resolved

MC-253568 The username I have hasn't been taken but I can't create a profile.

• Resolved

MC-253598 when i want to pick nickname its gray and when i want to play it says failed to create profile

• Resolved

MC-254276 i just installed java. put in my user to make a account the was a check clicked submit said it failed did another username check again submtted then it failed again

• Resolved

MC-254365 Failed to create profile

• Resolved

MC-254386 Can't register my new account

• Resolved

MCL-20613 Failed to create profile First Time

• Resolved

MCL-21188 Failed to create a profile

• Resolved

MCL-21205 Launcher requires user name but cannot create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21305 Failed to create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21312 With XGPU,Java edition can not be play because "Failed to create profile"

• Resolved

MCL-21316 Failed to create profile when name is not taken

• Resolved

MCL-21327 I cannot start playing, error sign pops up

• Resolved

MCL-21400 Profile Name Set up in Mojang Website and Profile Not setting Up In Launcher

• Resolved

MCL-21439 "failed to create profile"

• Resolved

MCL-21533 Unable to join the game because to you need to create a profile even if you already done it.

• Resolved

MCL-21594 When i click the redeem button to get minecraft bedrock edition because of the gift from mojang it says "buy" not "get"

• Resolved

MCL-21595 i still can't play minecraft bedrock edition while i own java edition

• Resolved

MCL-21618 I cant set nickname

• Resolved

MCL-21651 [RESOLVED] I can't use my new Java and Bedrock launcher

• Resolved

MCL-21674 Launcher requires user name but cannot create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21676 Won't let me use my own username

• Resolved

MCL-21699 I played Java yesterday and now it says I need to create a new profile

• Resolved

MCL-21700 Issue creating profile with new Java + Bedrock combo edition account.

• Resolved

MCL-21714 Unable to Redeem Bedrock Edition

• Resolved

MCL-21737 Not Able To Create A Username for Java Edition

• Resolved

MCL-21741 Launcher asks me to create profile name despite playing for years

• Resolved

MCL-21744 does not remember when logging on after 1.19

• Resolved

MCL-21746 "failed to create profile"

• Resolved

MCL-21762 Failed to create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21763 Failed to create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21766 I cannot create a profile

• Resolved

MCL-21771 Can not redeem Minecraft Java Edition

• Resolved

MCL-21780 it wont let me make my account in the java launcher it says " failed to create profile"

• Resolved

MCL-21781 "Failed to create a profile" While trying to confirm the username for playing Java Edition.

• Resolved

MCL-21786 Username issue

• Resolved

MCL-21787 I can´t connect in the Minecraft Launcher

• Resolved

MCL-21791 Error: failed to create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21798 Minecraft Java Edition prompts me to create a Java profile, but I already have one

• Resolved

MCL-21808 Unable to create java profile

• Resolved

MCL-21815 Can't launch java edition

• Resolved

MCL-21820 so i launch it and it says to create a mincraft name but i already have a mincraft name then its says failed to create acc

• Resolved

MCL-21830 "Enter a user" but I'm already logged in.

• Resolved

MCL-21865 Error: unable to create profile (Java)

• Resolved

MCL-21872 I can't create a java account plz help

• Resolved

MCL-21895 minecraft java and bedrock together

• Resolved

MCL-21915 error: failed to create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21943 failed to create proflie

• Resolved

MCL-21947 Bug username in launcher

• Resolved

MCL-21948 I can't play on mc java edition it tells me to enter username but when i put it in it says failed to create profile and i need to record stuff for my tiktok

• Resolved

MCL-21957 failed to create profile

• Resolved

MCL-21959 Failed to create profile

• Resolved

MCL-22065 The problem is logging in to a microsoft account without vpn and creating a profile (nickname)

• Resolved

MCL-22145 Message "Oops something went wrong" rapidly appears and disappears on bottom of launcher.

• Resolved

MCL-22196 The launcher cannot create profiles and cannot see the game of people who got java mine craft in the June 7 event

• Resolved

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