{"id":71059,"date":"2025-08-27T12:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T04:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=71059"},"modified":"2025-08-30T14:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T06:16:04","slug":"how-to-change-psn-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-change-psn-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change PSN Name: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your PSN name is the unique identifier of your PlayStation account. Friends and other players can use it to search and connect with you. However, after using the same name for years, you might want to get a fresh identity and then search for \u201chow to change PSN name\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, you\u2019ve come to the right place. In this guide, we\u2019ll explain step by step how to change your PSN name on PS5, PS4, a web browser, and the PlayStation mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a PSN Name? Can You Change It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your PSN name is a unique online ID that is linked to your PlayStation account, which is displayed in your profile and games as a nickname. It can be referred to as a username, gamer tag, or in-game name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And yes, you can change your PSN name whenever you want. After changing your PSN name, your nicknames in most games will also be updated. For example, you can change your PSN name to change your Fortnite name<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Limitations of Changing the PSN Name?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is free to change your PSN name for the first time, but subsequent changes require additional fees. If you are a PlayStation Plus<\/a> subscriber, the name change costs $4.99. If you don\u2019t have a subscription, the price should be $9.99. Also, reverting to your old ID is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, note that the PSN name change feature does not apply to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, and is not fully compatible with some PS4 games. This incompatibility will affect some of your games in their add-ons, progress, leaderboards, currency, etc. Generally, reverting to your original PSN name can fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All PS5 games<\/a> and apps are expected to support this online ID change feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Change PSN Name on PS5\/PS4\/Web\/Mobile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Updating the PSN name can be done on the PS5, PS4, web, and mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Update PSN Name on PS5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Changing your PSN name\/online ID on PS5 is easy. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. On the top right of your PS5 Home screen, select the gear icon to go to \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Select Users and Accounts<\/strong> > Account<\/strong> > Profile<\/strong> > Online ID<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Choose I Accept<\/strong> to agree to the terms of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Verify your account by signing in manually or using the PlayStation app to scan the QR code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Enter a new PSN name. The name should comply with Sony\u2019s terms of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Hit Confirm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Determine if you want to display the old name next to the new one for 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Select \u201cOrder & Pay\u201d and pay for the order if this is not your first time changing the PSN name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Sign in to your PS5 to see if the new PSN name is applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Change PSN Name on PS4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to change your PSN name or online ID on PS4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n