UUID Lookup
Find any Minecraft player's UUID from their username, or look up a username from a UUID.
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What is a Minecraft UUID and Why Does it Matter?
Every Minecraft Java Edition account is assigned a permanent UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) — a unique 128-bit number that stays the same even when you change your username. Servers use UUIDs to track player data, bans, and permissions reliably.
The GBNodes UUID lookup tool queries the Mojang API in real time and returns both the standard UUID (with dashes) and the trimmed version (without dashes), along with the player's current skin avatar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Minecraft UUID?
A UUID is a permanent unique ID assigned to every Java Edition account. It stays the same even when you change your username, so servers can always identify you correctly.
How do I find my Minecraft UUID?
Enter your Java Edition username into the lookup tool above and click Lookup. Your UUID will appear in both standard (with dashes) and trimmed (without dashes) formats.
Can I look up a username from a UUID?
Yes. Paste a UUID into the search field instead of a username and the tool will return the current Minecraft username linked to that UUID.
Why do servers use UUIDs instead of usernames?
Players can change their Minecraft username. Servers use UUIDs to tie bans, permissions, and player data to the account permanently, so nothing is lost when a name changes.
Does this work for Bedrock Edition?
No. This tool is for Java Edition accounts only. Bedrock Edition uses a separate Microsoft account identification system.
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