in this video we'll go over the process
of changing your playstation network
username
known officially as your online id
your online id can be changed on the
playstation console itself
or via a web browser
to change your username using the ps4
console
navigate over to the settings
then select account management
account information
and finally profile
the second option down the list is
online id where you can access the id
change dialog
you may be asked to confirm your account
password and then review the terms and
risk statement
certain games released prior to 2018 on
the playstation 3 and 4
may have compatibility issues in regards
to features such as trophies
save data and online access sony has a
published list of known games with
compatibility issues on their support
page
once you review the terms you will now
have access to the change name dialog
your current username will appear on the
top as well as the date you started
using that name
on the bottom a prompt will confirm this
first change is free
as well as the subsequent fee enter your
desired username into the text field
and confirm it is available and accepted
by sony
once ready click confirm your name
change will be officially submitted
you can also change your name from a
browser
navigate to the sony account login page
once logged into your account click
profile on the left
under the playstation network category
your username and other account details
will appear
click the edit button to the right of
your username
just as on the ps4 you'll be asked to
acknowledge the risks and terms
of the name change once confirmed you
can enter your desired id
and submit it once you're ready
if you encounter any issues with your
new name and want to return to your
original username
sony allows you to revert free of charge
visit their official name change support
page for more information
linked in the description below for all
users
the first change is free each subsequent
name change
will incur a 10 fee