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How to Change Your PSN (PlayStation Network Username) Online ID Username

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If you own a PlayStation and have been wondering how you can change the username of your PlayStation, let me tell you that it’s quite easy to change your PlayStation username. If you no longer like your PlayStation username, you can change the name quite easily. Today in this article, we will share how you can change your PlayStation username. Follow the following instructions, step by step, without further ado. Let’s check it out.

Noteworthy

Things to Know Before Changing PSN

  • Your previous online ID may be visible to you and others, but only in some areas.
  • Players will also lose progress within games, which comprises game-saved data, leaderboard data, and dedicated rewards.
  • A few parts of your games and applications may malfunction, whether online or offline.
  • A player may lose access to content, other add-ons, and virtual currency.
  • For the second time, you can change the name of your PlayStation Network (PSN) account once for free. For the third time, it will cost you roughly $4.99 for PlayStation Plus subscribers, while others have to pay a price of $9.99.
  • Child ID doesn’t support online ID changes.
  • You can check out the known issue. Games tested with the online ID change feature (playstation.com)

What is a PlayStation Online ID?

It is a unique PlayStation display name. Older versions of PlayStation, like PS3, PS Vita, and PS/TV, don’t support the online ID change feature. 

How to Change Your PSN (PlayStation Username) Using a Web Browser

  • Okay, add these steps using a web browser.
  • Firstly, open your Web browser.
  • Sign in to your Sony account next. 
  • As a result, you will see a PSN account name (online ID).
  • Then, click on the Edit option.
  • Following this, Sony displays a few warnings related to the same.
  • Accept the warnings that follow.
  • Then, click on Save to apply the changes.
  • That’s it. Your PlayStation Network username will change.

How to change a username using PS4

  • Start by opening PS4’s main dashboard.
  • Next, head to settings.
  • Now scroll down and locate the Account Management option.
  • Afterwards, click on that option and choose Account Information >> Profile >> Online ID.
  • As a result, you will see a few warnings that you need to accept.
  • Now, enter your desired username and save it.
  • That’s it. Your PlayStation Network username has changed.

How to change a username using PS5

  • Begin by launching the PS5 main dashboard.
  • Next, head to settings.
  • Now, choose Users and Accounts > Accounts > Profiles.
  • Afterwards, accept the warning shown on your screen.
  • Next, enter your existing PSN credentials.
  • Then, enter your new username and save it.
  • That’s it. The PSN will be changed.