It wasn’t always easy to change your PlayStation Network (PSN) account name. Actually, it wasn’t until April 2019 that Sony allowed account holders to do it at all. Now, each account is allowed to change its username once for free. Any changes after that come at a cost: $4.99 if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, or $9.99 for everyone else. Show
Whether you’ve outgrown your username or you simply want to change it, we’re going to walk you through the process. However, there are a couple of warnings to run through first. If you mostly play newer games (specifically, games released after April 1st, 2018), Sony says that you shouldn’t encounter many, if any, issues with the username change since those games were developed to support this feature. But if you still enjoy games from earlier in the PS4 era, that’s another story. Sony has created a list of games with known issues that you might encounter if you change your username. Right before you change your name, Sony will prompt you with numerous ways that some of your precious game save data might be affected, whether it’s stored locally or in the cloud:
If you’re still up for changing your username, here’s how to do it: Using a web browserJust navigate to your PSN Profile tab and click Edit Online ID
Using a PlayStation 4The Settings menu is on the far right of the home screen on PS4
The Account Management tab in the Settings menu
Using a PlayStation 5The process of changing your username on the PlayStation 5 is similar to what you’d see on the PlayStation 4, with some small changes in regards to the menu layout and navigation.
1/5 The settings menu is found at the far right of the home screen on PS5. How do I get my old username back?According to Sony, you can revert to an older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team. They’re available by phone on weekdays between the hours of 6AM and 6PM PT and by online chat on weekdays from 6AM to 10PM PT and on weekends from 7AM to 8PM PT. As I mentioned earlier, remember that Sony doesn’t guarantee that going back to your old username will fix any problems you might have encountered with the new username. Update March 8th, 2022, 2:20PM ET: This article was originally published on August 15th, 2019, and has been updated to add a section about changing your username on a PS5. Join the conversation Most Popular
Verge Deals/ Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox daily. Email (required)Sign up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. How do I change my child's PlayStation online ID?Step 1: From your PS4 go to [Settings]. Step 2: Select [Account Management] > [Account Information] > [Profile] > [Online ID]. Step 3: Enter your new online ID. Step 4: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the change.
Can a child account change their online ID?Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.
How do I change my childs account to a parent account on PS5?How to set parental controls for PS5 consoles online. Sign in to Account Management > Family Management.. Select the child you want to set restrictions for and select Edit to adjust each feature.. Can PS5 online ID be changed?Within the Online ID screen, you will be able to enter a new name in the field. As long as the proposed name isn't already in use by another user, you can commit to it and change your PS5 name.
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