What if I change my PSN ID?
If you change your PSN ID, your previous online ID may remain visible to you and other players in some areas, and you may lose progress within games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward Trophies. Changing your PSN ID can also cause issues with some games, especially on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita, and may result in a loss of progress or in-game currency in a handful of games.
Understanding the Implications of Changing Your PSN ID
Changing your PSN ID can have various implications, and it’s essential to understand the potential effects before making the change.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it safe to change online ID on PSN?
On PS5, no issues are expected, but on PS3, PS4, and PS Vita, you may encounter problems with games you played with your previous name, including loss of progress and issues with leaderboards.
2. What happens if I change my PSN name on Reddit?
Changing your name will not lead to losing any trophies, as PS5 games have separate trophy lists, and your platinum for the PS4 version of a game will still be there.
3. Does changing your PSN ID affect GTA Online?
After changing your PlayStation Network Online ID, your previous Online ID will be shown to members of your Crew until you sign in to GTA Online and play, with no other issues associated with changing your Online ID.
4. Can I transfer my GTA account to a different console?
If you’re upgrading from a current-gen console (Xbox One, PS4) to a next-gen console (PC, Series X, PS5), you can transfer one of your characters, but only once between two different platforms.
5. Will I lose my progress if I change my online ID in PS5?
You may lose progress or in-game currency in a handful of games, and PlayStation recommends reverting back to your previous online ID to resolve those issues.
6. How many times can you change your PSN ID?
You can change your online ID as many times as you want, with the first change being free and subsequent changes incurring a charge.
7. Can someone else use my old PSN name?
No, your old online ID is only available to you, and Sony ensures that it cannot be taken by someone else.
8. How much does it cost to change your PSN ID online?
The first change is free, but subsequent changes cost $10, with PlayStation Plus subscribers getting name changes for half-off ($5).
9. Does changing my PSN password log me out?
When you change your password, you will not be automatically logged out on other devices, but you can do it manually if needed.
10. What are the rules for PSN online ID?
The online ID must be 3 to 16 characters and can consist of letters, numbers, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
11. Will I lose my games if I change my PSN account?
You’ll be able to use any games you purchased on any account on your console, but they can only be re-downloaded through the profile that bought them.
12. Will changing my PSN name affect Genshin Impact?
Your game progress and characters will still be there as usual after the name change, with no expected issues.
13. Does changing your online ID on PS4 affect Apex Legends?
There are no reported issues with Apex Legends when changing your online ID on PS4.
14. Can one person have two PSN accounts?
Most people only have one PSN Account, but you can have multiple sub-accounts using PlayStation family, which can use the PlayStation Plus account of the primary.
15. Can you transfer PS5 games to another account?
Content and items purchased from the PlayStation Store can only be used with the Sony Entertainment Network account that made the purchase and cannot be transferred to another account.