How to Change Your PSN Online ID (PlayStation Network)

You can change your PSN Online ID on PS4, PS5, web browser, or PlayStation App. First change is free; subsequent changes cost $9.99 (US) / £7.99 / €9.99 (PS Plus members pay $4.99 / £3.99 / €4.99).

Method 1: On PS4 / PS5 Console

1. Settings → Users and Accounts → Account → Profile → Online ID.
2. Enter new ID (3–16 chars, alphanumeric, underscore, hyphen). Check availability.
3. Confirm password.
4. Choose: Show old ID next to new for 30 days (recommended—helps friends recognize you).
5. Confirm. System signs you out; sign back in.

Method 2: Web Browser

1. Go to playstation.com/account and sign in.
2. Profile → Edit Profile → Online ID → Edit.
3. Same steps: enter, check, confirm, choose old ID display, confirm.

Method 3: PlayStation App (iOS/Android)

1. Open app → Profile icon → Edit Profile → Online ID → Edit.
2. Same flow as web.

Important Considerations

Games with Known Issues After ID Change

Sony maintains a list: PSN Online ID Change – Game Compatibility. Known problem categories:

• Lost progress/stats/leaderboards (some Call of Duty, Battlefield, NBA 2K titles)
• Broken multiplayer invites/matchmaking
• DLC/entitlement recognition failures
• Trophies not syncing/displaying
• In-game currency/items missing

Test your most-played games immediately after change. You can revert to old ID once for free within 30 days if issues arise.

Other Impacts

• Friends see new ID (old shown in parentheses for 30 days if enabled).
• Linked services (Spotify, Twitch, Discord, Epic, Steam) may need re-linking.
• Child accounts: Family manager must approve.
• PS3/PS Vita: ID change not supported on those consoles directly (use web). Some PS3/Vita games break irreversibly.

Before You Change

1. Check the compatibility list for your top 10 games.
2. Sync trophies (Settings → Trophies → Sync).
3. Backup saves to USB/Cloud.
4. Note down linked accounts to re-authenticate.

Changing your Online ID is safe for most modern (PS4/PS5) games. Do your homework first.