Finally, and after many requests from users of PlayStation, sony has enabled the tool that allows us change our PlayStation Network Online ID through PS4. Thus, if our username does not convince us, it is now possible to change it to any other that we like more, as long as it is not already in use by another user. Of course, first we must be clear about some considerations; Changing your Online ID on PSN has a price of 9.99 euros (4,99 euros for subscribers PS Plus), although the first time we change it it is totally free. To do so, we must navigate through the Settings menus PS4; Therefore, below we offer you a complete tutorial to change the PlayStation Online ID.
How to change the Online ID on PS4
The first step is to access the menu PS4 settings by pressing up through the DualShock 4 control pad in the main menu of the console and moving to the suitcase icon Settings, located between the icons Trophies and Turn off console.
Already inside the menu Settings From PS4 we must scroll to the option Account management, between the entries Accessibility and Parental control with our current profile image.
Within Account management we will see different options for our PlayStation account; In this case we must access Account info, option located between Sign off and Privacy settings.
Within Account info We can configure aspects of our account such as privacy, security or virtual wallet options, among many others. In this case we must move to Profile to change our PSN public profile information.
On this page we can change all the public aspects of our PSN account, such as our name and surname or our profile photo, among others. Now we must move to Online ID, a new option that will allow us to change our Online ID on PSN.
Once we access this option, a warning message will appear informing us that some games are not supported with the change of PSN Online ID, with which we could lose content that we have previously paid for, as well as other online game data. It will be our sole responsibility to proceed or not with the Online ID change.
If we accept the first notice, a second notice will appear in which we are warned that it is also possible that we lose some saved games or progress of some games not compatible with the Online ID change. Likewise, a Web page through which we can undo the Online ID change if we experience errors in our account, in this case, completely free of charge. If you want to continue, press Continue.
On the next screen we will be asked for our access credentials to verify our identity in the event of such an important change in the PSN account. Therefore, write both your email associated with said account as the password of access. Once entered, press Accept.
And we arrive at the last screen of the Online ID change process on PSN. On this occasion we will already be on the Online ID change page, where we will have to write the new Online ID in the corresponding box. If the new username you enter is free, the login button will be enabled. Confirm; Otherwise, it will ask you to try a different name. If the system accepts your new name, click Confirm and the process will be finished: you will have your new PlayStation Network Online ID.
Possible drawbacks of changing your Online ID
- Remember that the first time is free; Afterwards each change will have a price of 9.99 euros. For PS Plus users, each change after the first will cost 4.99 euros.
- Minor user accounts cannot change their Online ID.
- Your previous Online ID may remain visible to you and other players in some areas.
- You may lose progress in these games, including save data, ranking data, and trophy unlock progress.
- Some parts of the game and its applications may not function properly, both online and offline.
- You may lose access to the content (including purchased content) you have purchased for these games, including add-ons and virtual currencies.