PSN ID Changes Official Today
The PlayStation Blog today has been updated with an FAQ on how PSN ID changes work, including how to change your ID, what it will cost to change your ID, and what potential issues players could run into if they decide to change their ID. I’ll be highlighting some of the more pertinent Q&A’s here.
Starting off with the biggest question: how do you change your name?
Q: Where and how can I change my online ID?
You can either change your online ID on your PS4 or web browser.
PlayStation 4:
Step 1: From your PS4 go to [Settings].
Step 2: Select [Account Management] > [Account Information] > [Profile] > [Online ID].
Step 3: Enter an Online ID of your choice or choose from one of the suggestions.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the change.
Web browser:
Step 1: Sign in to your PlayStation Network account and select PSN Profile in the menu.
Step 2: Select the Edit button that’s next to your Online ID.
Step 3: Enter an Online ID of your choice or choose from one of the suggestions.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the change.
The next question down the list: how much will it cost to change your ID?
Q: Do I have to pay to change my ID? How much will it cost?
The first change is free, and changes after that will cost $9.99 USD / CAD. For PlayStation Plus members, it will cost $4.99 USD/ CAD for each change after the first one.
Finally, what issues could you possibly run into should you decide to change your PSN ID?
Q: What kind of issues could I potentially run into?
Below are some of the issues you may encounter. We expect major issues to occur only in a small number of games.
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 (including paid-for content) that you may have acquired for your games including content like add-ons and virtual currency.
Also, on a more personal note, your previous PSN ID seems to always be locked to you. I have mixed feelings about this.
Q: What happens to my old online ID? Can someone else take it?
No, your old online ID is only available to you.
There are lots more questions with answers on the PlayStation Blog FAQ. If you have a question you can’t find on their list, drop a line in the comments. The PS Blog team will be doing their best to update the list with new questions in the future.
