Here's A Guide On How To Change Your Old PlayStation Account Name
JAKARTA - Since April 2019 Sony has allowed PlayStation Network (PSN) account holders to change their account names. Now, account holders can change username once for free.
For changes after that, a fee of 4.99 US dollars or Rp. 69 thousand, if you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber. However, if you are not a PlayStation Plus subscriber, it will cost you $9.99 or around Rp. 139 thousand.
Whether you've gone beyond your username or you just want to change it, VOI will walk you through the process. However, there are a few caveats to run first.
Reporting from The Verge, Sony says that you won't encounter any username-related issues if you play new games released after April 1, 2018. However, if you're playing games in the PS4 era, Sony has listed games with common problems that might You experience if you change the username.
Just before you change your name, Sony will ask you to do various things so that some of your game storage data that may be affected.
Your previous Online ID may remain visible to you and other players in some areas.
You may lose in-game progress, including in-game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress towards Trophies.
Parts of your games and apps may not work properly online or offline.
You may lose access to content, including paid content that you may have acquired for your game. This includes content such as add-ons and virtual currency
If you're okay with the circumstances listed above and still want to change your username, here's how to do it:
Using a Web Browser
You need to log in to your Sony account. After that, you will see your PSN account name or Online ID in the top window. Click "Edit" to change your username.
Before you continue, Sony will raise the warning listed above. Press "I Accept" if you wish to continue.
There are more caveats in the next step. Sony informs you that if you run into problems, you can revert your changes and reclaim your old username.
Using Playstation 4
On your PS4 main dashboard, select “Settings” Scroll through the list and click on the “Account Management” option Select “Account Information” > Profile > Online IDYou will see the same warning that Sony displays to browser users before allowing a username change. After receiving this warning, you can enter a new username.
Using Playstation 5
The process of changing the username on the PlayStation 5 is almost the same as on the PlayStation 4, with some minor changes to the menu layout and navigation.
On your PS5 main dashboard, select “Settings” Select “Users and Accounts” > Accounts > Profiles. You will see the same warning that Sony displays to browser users before allowing username changes. After receiving this warning, you will be prompted to enter your PSN credentials. exists before entering a new usernameHow do I get my old username back?
If you wish to restore your old username, you can revert to your older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team.