Change your Overwatch username through Battle.net Account Settings

Your Overwatch username is separate from your Battle.net account name, and you change it directly in your Battle.net settings, not in the game itself. The process takes about five minutes and costs 10 USD the first time you change it, then 10 USD for each change after that. Blizzard allows one free name change when you first create your Battle.net account, but after that every change carries a fee.

You do not need to own Overwatch 2 to change your Battle.net name — the name applies to your entire Battle.net account and shows up across all Blizzard games you play. If you play Diablo, World of Warcraft, or Hearthstone on the same account, changing your Battle.net name changes how you appear in all of them.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to your Battle.net account settings at account.battle.net, sign in, and click on your profile name to edit it.
  • The first name change is free when you create your account; every change after that costs 10 USD.
  • Your new name takes effect when ready in Overwatch 2 and all other Blizzard games on your account.
  • You cannot use a name that is already taken, contains offensive language, or violates Blizzard's naming policy.
  • If you change your mind within a short window, contact Blizzard Support to see if they can reverse the change before the fee is charged.

Step-by-step: changing your name in Battle.net settings

Open a web browser and go to account.battle.net. Sign in with your Battle.net email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your account name in the top right corner of the page and click on it — this opens a dropdown menu.

Click Account Settings from the dropdown. On the left side of the page, you will see a menu with options like "Summary" and "Connections." Click on Profile. You will see a section labeled "Battle Tag" or "Battle.net Name" — this is what other players see when you play. Click the pencil icon or Edit button next to your current name.

Type your new name into the text field. Battle.net will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or violates the naming policy — if it does, you will see a red error message and cannot proceed. If the name is available, you will see a green checkmark. Click Save Changes. If this is not your free change, you will be asked to confirm the 10 USD charge before the change goes through.

Once you confirm, your new name is live. You may need to restart Overwatch 2 to see the change in the game client, but it shows up when ready on the Battle.net website and in other players' friend lists.

What names Battle.net will not allow

Blizzard rejects names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real-world violence or hate groups. The filter is automated, so some borderline names get flagged even if they seem harmless to you — if that happens, try a different variation. Names that are purely numbers, or that look like they are trying to impersonate a famous player or Blizzard employee, are also blocked.

You also cannot use a name that another player on Battle.net already has. This is different from in-game names in some other games — on Battle.net, every name is unique across the entire platform. If you see a name you want and it is taken, you have no way to get it unless that player deletes their account, which is rare.

Reversing a name change if you change your mind

If you realize when ready after changing your name that you made a mistake, contact Blizzard Support through the Battle.net website before you log out or close your browser. Go to support.battle.net, click Contact Us, and describe what happened. Blizzard Support sometimes reverses a name change within a few minutes of the transaction if you catch it quickly enough, though they are not required to do so.

If more than a few minutes have passed, or if Support declines to reverse it, you will need to pay another 10 USD to change your name again. There is no way to get a refund on the original change fee once it has been processed.

How your new name appears to other players

When you change your Battle.net name, every player on your friends list sees the new name the next time they log in. In Overwatch 2 matches, your new name appears above your character and in the scoreboard. If you are in a Discord server or other community with other players, they will see your new Battle.net name when they look up your profile, but they will not automatically know you changed it unless you tell them.

Your account history, rank, and statistics stay exactly the same — changing your name does not reset anything or create a new account. You keep all your cosmetics, competitive rank, and match history under your new name.

If you cannot access your Battle.net account to change your name

If you have forgotten your Battle.net password, go to account.battle.net and click Forgot your password? Battle.net will send a reset link to the email address on file. If you no longer have access to that email address, click Can't access your email? and follow the account recovery steps — you will need to answer security questions or provide other proof that you own the account.

If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you will need to enter a code from your authenticator app or phone number when you sign in. If you have lost access to your authenticator, contact Blizzard Support and they can help you regain access to your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to change my Overwatch username?

Your first name change is free. Every change after that costs 10 USD. This fee applies to your Battle.net account, not just Overwatch 2 — if you change your name, it changes across all Blizzard games you play on that account.

Will my friends still see me on their friends list after I change my name?

Yes. Your friends list connection stays the same — they will just see your new name. You do not need to re-add anyone or send new friend requests.

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes, but you will have to pay 10 USD to do it, just like any other name change. There is no special "revert to previous name" option that costs less.

What if the name I want is already taken?

You cannot use a name that another Battle.net player already has. Names are unique across the entire platform. Your only option is to choose a different name or wait for that player to delete their account, which is uncommon.

How long does it take for my new name to show up in the game?

Your new name is live on Battle.net when ready after you save the change. In Overwatch 2, it usually shows up right away, but restarting the game client guarantees it will display correctly.