What to do if your desired gamertag is already taken on PS4
So you’ve just got a PlayStation 4 and you’re ready to start playing some games. You go to create your account and realize that your dream gamertag is already taken. What do you do now? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to change your gamertag on ps4.
Go to [link] and sign in with your PlayStation Network account
If you’re not already signed in, sign in with your PlayStation Network account. Under “Account,” select “Online ID.” Enter your new Online ID. Select “Check Availability.” If your desired Online ID is available, select “Continue.” If the Online ID is not available, you’ll be asked to enter another one.
Select your Profile
Log into your Playstation 4 profile. On the main screen, scroll up to the Function area and select Profile.
On your profile screen, select the Edit button that is located next to your Online ID.
Enter the Online ID that you would like to use or choose one of the suggested IDs. If you enter an Online ID that is already in use, you will be prompted to choose another ID.
Select Online ID
Changing your PSN ID is easy and it won’t cost you anything, but there are a few catches that Sony is warning users about before they make the switch. For starters, your new PSN ID can only be used online, so any games you have saved offline with your old PSN ID will no longer be accessible. In addition, any apps or services that you use with your old PSN ID will no longer work with your new one, including but not limited to:
-Any in-game currencies that you may have purchased
-Downloadable content or game / app save data
-Your progress within leaderboards
-Group messaging threads
-If you change your mind and want to go back to using your old PSN ID, you can do so for free as many times as you like. However, Sony warns that “reverting back may take a bit of time” and that some apps and games may not recognize your old PSN ID right away.
Enter a new Online ID
On PlayStation 4 (PS4), you can change your Online ID (username) as many times as you want*.* Your Online ID is what appears online when playing games or using other online features on your PS4™ system. For example, it’s what appears next to your profile picture when you comment on something in PlayStation™Network (PSN).
1. Select your local user on the PS4™ system home screen.
2. Scroll up and select Settings > Account Management > Account Information > Profile > Online ID.
3. Enter an Online ID of your choice or choose from one of the suggestions.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the change.
Your new Online ID must be 3-16 characters long, and can include letters, numbers, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
Re-enter your new Online ID to confirm
In order to change your gamertag on ps4, you will need to re-enter your new Online ID to confirm. You may also be asked to enter your password again. Once you have confirmed your changes, your gamertag will be updated and you will be able to continue using your ps4 with your new gamertag.
Select Next
1. On the PlayStation ™ 4 home screen, go to [Profile] > [Edit Profile].
2. Select the Edit button that’s next to your Online ID.
3. Enter an Online ID of your choice or choose from one of the suggested Online IDs.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the change.
How to change your gamertag on ps4
If you’re like most gamers, you want your gamertag to reflect your unique identity. But what do you do if someone else is already using the gamertag you want? Don’t worry – you can change your gamertag on PS4. Here’s how.
Go to [link] and sign in with your PlayStation Network account
If you’re using a web browser, go to the PlayStation Account Management section, and sign in with your PlayStation Network account. Select PSN Profile in the left menu, and then select Online ID at the top of the page. Enter your new online ID. If the ID you want is already taken, you’ll be prompted to choose another one.
Select your Profile
On the PlayStation 4, every user account has a unique profile. This profile includes information such as the account name, avatar, and any specific settings for that account. Only one gamertag can be associated with each profile.
If you want to change your gamertag on ps4, you will need to select your profile first. You can do this by pressing the “PS” button on your controller, and then selecting “Profile” from the menu that appears.
Once you have selected your profile, press the “Options” button on your controller. From the options menu, select “Edit Profile.” This will allow you to change various aspects of your profile, including your gamertag.
Select the “Gamertag” option from the list of options. You will then be able to enter a new gamertag for yourself. If the gamertag you enter is already taken, you will be prompted to enter a different one.
Select Online ID
Select [Profile] > [Online ID], or Account Management in the PlayStation App and enter an Online ID of your choice.
Enter a new Online ID
Your Online ID is the unique name that appears online when you play games or use other online services on your PlayStation 4 console. You can choose any Online ID you like, as long as it’s not already in use by someone else.
If your desired gamertag is already taken, you’ll be prompted to enter a new one. Just enter a new Online ID and continue with the sign-up process.
Re-enter your new Online ID to confirm
The final step is to re-enter your new Online ID to confirm the change. You’ll see a warning that reads, “Changing your PSN Online ID may adversely affect some games, applications and features.” This is due to the fact that some games were not built with the PSN ID change feature in mind, and as a result, you may lose access to game progression, saved data, DLC, or other content. You should also be aware that after you change your PSN ID, you will have to re-download any DLC you previously purchased.
If your desired gamertag is already taken, you will be prompted to enter a new one
If your desired gamertag is already taken when you try to create a new account or change your existing gamertag, you will be prompted to enter a new one. If you have an account on PlayStation™Network (PSN), you can sign in to PlayStation™Store, select your gamertag in the upper-right corner, and then select Account Information. From there, you can select Profile and then Edit Profile.
If you do not have an account on PSN, you can create one by visiting playstation.com/psn/ signup/.
Select Next
If the gamertag you want is already taken, you’ll be asked to select a different one. To do so, select **Next** on the screen that appears.
