PSN name changes are finally available on PlayStation—here’s how to do it

For every Playstation user that isn’t happy with their current PSN name, we have some great news for you. Sony is finally allowing users to change their names today. It has been a feature that the Playstation community has clamored many years for, but the wait is finally over.

The feature was tested in October 2018, but anyone can change their ID via a web browser or on their PS4 console. In terms of pricing, the first name change will be free—the following changes will cost $9.99 each time, while PlayStation Plus subscribers will have that cost reduced to $4.99. Now, on to the name changing process, which is relatively simple.

Changing IDs from a PS4

1. Go to your PS4’s Settings.
2. Select Account Management > Account Information > Profile > Online ID.
3. Enter an Online ID of your choice.
4. Follow on-screen prompts to complete the change.

Changing IDs from a web browser

1. Sign in to your PSN account and select PSN Profile in the menu.
2. Select the Edit button next to your Online ID.
3. Enter an Online ID of your choice.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the change.

Additionally, there isn’t a limit on how many times you can change your PSN name, and your old names are available to you as well. You may also revert back to an old PSN name for free, and as many times as you want.

There are a few problems that players can run into with a name change, but according to Sony, it shouldn’t be too prevalent. Some issues that PlayStation users could face are:

• Your previous Online ID may remain visible to you and other players in some areas.
• You may lose progress within games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress towards Trophies.
• Parts of your game and applications may not function properly both online and offline.
• You may lose access to content that you may have acquired for your games including content like add-ons and virtual currency.

Still, it is a welcome addition that has been available for other consoles, and should be a great sight for people who have had the same user ID over the years.