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,
saved 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,"
and 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 in to 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.