Learn how to change your online ID on PlayStation™Network (PSN), and what to do if you experience issues with an online ID change.
An online ID is a unique display name used to identify you on PSN. You can check your current online ID by visiting your profile on your console or PlayStation®App.
Before changing your online ID, there are some things to consider:
If you experience technical issues, you can revert back to your original online ID for free. Reverting should resolve most issues caused by an online ID change.
It may take some time for games, applications and services to update to your new online ID. In some cases, it can take up to a week for the change to register.
PS4 games may experience issues after an online ID change. A list of PS4 games tested with the online ID change feature can be found here*.
If your new online ID violates our Terms of Service, it will be changed to temp-xxxxx. You can change it to a new online ID using the steps below.
PS3, PS Vita and PS/TV games and apps do not support the online ID change feature.
Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.
*Some games that have no known issues identified on the list may still experience issues if you change your online ID.
Web browser: change online ID
If your online ID is changed without your permission, please attempt to recover your account by following the guide below.
A temporary hold is placed on your new online ID after you select Confirm. Your new online ID is reserved for 24 hours. To claim your new online ID permanently, you'll need to complete the process within the 24-hour period.
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