In 2006, Sony launched the PlayStation Network (PSN). People signed up in droves, and everyone chose a PSN proper noun every bit their online ID. However, many people didn't realize that this would be permanent, as Sony refused to allow you change your PSN name.

In October 2018, Sony announced that it was finally going to let you change your PSN proper name. The pick was initially launched in beta equally part of the PlayStation Preview Program, but now everyone can change their PSN name, either on a PS4 or the web.

How to Modify Your PSN Name

To change your PSN name on your PS4:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select Business relationship Management > Account Information > Profile > Online ID.
  3. Enter a new PSN name of your choosing (or 1 of the suggestions).
  4. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the alter.

To alter your PSN proper name on a web browser:

  1. Sign into your PlayStation Network business relationship and select PSN Profile.
  2. Select the Edit push button next to your Online ID.
  3. Enter a new PSN name of your choosing.
  4. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the change.

Irresolute your PSN name doesn't hateful you lose your old ane. And you can revert back to an one-time PSN name by contacting PlayStation Support. Y'all can also display your old PSN proper name next to your new PSN name for 30 days to aid your friends discover the change.

Unfortunately, changing your PSN name comes with some risks. While games released subsequently Apr one, 2018 support the characteristic, older titles do not. And some may cause critical issues. Sony recommends checking this list of tested games earlier irresolute your PSN name.

Be Sure to Cull Your New PSN Proper noun Wisely

You can change your PSN name in one case for costless, only after that, all subsequent proper name changes will cost y'all money. PlayStation Plus subscribers volition pay $4.99, while anybody else will pay $9.99. And so it would be a good idea to get your PSN name change right the first fourth dimension.

While you're at it, you should besides set up two-pace verification for PSN.

This is long overdue, as Xbox owners have been able to change their gamertags for a while at present. Still, it gives all of you PS4 owners who chose terrible PSN names when you were young a chance to outset over. And you can then play the best PS4 exclusives.

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