It is possible that since you created your account on the PlayStation Network you have taken a certain fondness to the username that you used to use, but if instead you regret every time you connect and check your user ID , today we are going to tell you how You can change it for the one you have been wanting to have for a long time.
A function that was slow to arrive
Being able to change the username is something that PlayStation has taken years to offer. Begged by thousands of users, the function was not available until just over a year ago, when in October 2018 the giant finally dared to offer the desired option. This is something that was already present on other platforms, since changing the Xbox Live username is something that could be done for quite some time.
But rectifying is wise, so, with the function already available, many have quickly changed their name on the network to adopt what would now be their definitive identification without margin of error.
To make the user name change you can do it from the PS4 itself or from the browser of your PC, so we will indicate the steps you must follow to complete the process.
How to change the PSN username from your PS4
- Go to the Settings tab of the start menu of your PS4
- Select the Account Management option and enter Account Information .
- Within this option choose Profile, and lastly Online ID .
- It will be the moment when you will have to choose the new Online ID that you will use from now on.
How to change the PSN username from your PC
- To change your PSN username from a PC’s web browser, just click on this link to directly access the profile settings of your PSN account.
- Enter your username and password to access.
- In the first option you can edit the Online ID and use the new name that you want to carry from now on.
- Save the changes.
Problems that could occur when renaming
As specified on the official PlayStation website, the change of username could cause some compatibility and data stability problems. Not all games and applications on PS4, PS3, PS Vita and other PlayStation systems support the online ID change feature. According to the manufacturer, if you change your online ID the following could happen:
- You may lose access to content (including paid content) that you have purchased for your games, including add-ons and virtual currencies.
- You can lose your progress in games, including saved game data, leaderboard data, and trophy progress.
- It is possible that some features of your games and applications do not work correctly, both online and offline.
- Your previous online IDs may remain visible to you and other players on some sites.
It costs money?
The action of changing the username will cost $ 9.99, although the first time it will be completely free, so think carefully about the change before having to solve your new error. Of course, if you have a PSN Plus account, the username change will have a 50% discount, but as we tell you, the first change is completely free.
What about my old username?
Once you make the change, your friends and new contacts can continue to find you online if they search for the old username for 30 days. From then on, your new name will be the only valid reference to find you. The interesting thing is that PlayStation will reserve your old user for you, so nobody can select it in case you leave it abandoned. Thus, you can use it again in case you regret it over time.
