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How to Edit or Change your PlayStation Network Name/Online ID

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How to Edit or Change your PlayStation Network Name/Online ID

Finally, Sony has allowed the PlayStation users to access and edit their PSN name/ Online ID. Although it takes a long time to come, now you can easily change and play games with the new name you wish. The Online ID is the name which other players see when you play games online. If you are bored with your old name or want to use a new one, then here how you can change it.

How to edit or change the PlayStation Network Name or Online ID

Right now, you’re only allowed to do so from your console. You can’t change the PlayStation Network Name from a computer or phones. If you want to edit your Online ID, then you’ve to perform these steps on your PlayStation console.

1.    Power on your PS4 console.

2.    When you’re on the home screen, press the ‘Up’ button on the controller to go to the top icons menu.

3.    Search for the toolbox icon near the right side of the screen. This is the Settings icon.

4.    Select the ‘Settings’ icon to open your PlayStation’s settings.

5.    Under settings, go to ‘Account Management.’

6.    Open ‘Account Information.’

7.    Then select ‘Profile.’

8.    Choose ‘Online ID.’

9.    You’ll get an option to enter a new Online ID you want to use.

10.    Enter the new name you’d like to use as your Online ID and follow the screen instruction to finish.

Your old network name will be changed, and now you’ll be able to use the new Online ID. If you face any trouble in purchasing games or accessing other things, you can revert to the old Online ID anytime for free.

How to change your PlayStation email address

Just like your Online ID, you can change your PlayStation email address too. And the process for this is also short and straightforward as changing PlayStation Online ID. If you also want to use a new email address to sign in to your PSN account, then go with below steps.

1.    Start your PS4 console.

2.    When you’re on the home screen, press the ‘Up’ button on the controller to go to the top icons menu.

3.    Search for the toolbox icon near the right side of the screen. It is the Settings icon.

4.    Select the ‘Settings’ icon to open your PlayStation’s settings.

5.    Under settings, go to ‘Account Management.’

6.    Open ‘Account Information.’

7.    Then select ‘Sign-In ID.’

8.    You’ll be asked to provide your password, enter it. Always enter the password of the master account, even when you’re changing the sub account’s Sign-In ID.

9.    Now, you’ll get an option to enter the new email address you want to use.

10.    You’ll need to confirm that you wish to change your Sign-In ID by using the verification email sent to your associated account.

11.    Open the link and verify your action.

Now, wait for the email to confirm your new Sign-In ID.

Source url:- http://mskeyoffice.com/how-to-edit-or-change-your-playstation-network-name-online-id/

Ava Williams  is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, She has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

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