Where to change your username

Your Apex Legends username is tied to your EA account, not to the game itself. That means you change it through EA's website or the EA app, not through Apex Legends. You cannot change your username inside the game.

Go to www.ea.com, sign in with the email and password you use for Apex Legends, and look for account settings. The exact location shifts slightly depending on whether you use a web browser or the EA app, but both routes lead to the same username field.

If you play on console — PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch — your Apex username is still controlled by EA, but you may also have a separate console username. Changing your EA username will change how you appear in Apex Legends. Your console username is separate and controlled through your console's settings.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Apex Legends username through your EA account at www.ea.com, not through the game itself.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the change takes effect when ready in Apex Legends.
  • Your old username becomes available for other players to claim after you change it.
  • Console players have both an EA username (for Apex) and a console username (for your platform), and they are controlled separately.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the web

Sign in to www.ea.com using the email and password for your Apex account. Once you are logged in, look for your account menu — usually a profile icon or your username in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Account" or "My Account".

Find the section labeled "Personal Info" or "Profile Settings". You should see a field for your display name or username. Click on it, delete your current name, and type your new one. EA usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces and most special characters are not allowed.

After you type your new username, click "Save" or "Confirm". The system will check whether the name is already taken. If it is, you will see an error and need to choose a different one. Once the save goes through, your new username appears in Apex Legends within a few minutes.

Step-by-step: changing your username in the EA app

Open the EA app on your computer, sign in, and click your profile icon in the top right. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu. You will be taken to your account page within the app.

Look for "Personal Info" or "Profile" and find the username field. Click on it, clear your current name, and enter your new one using the same rules: 3 to 16 characters, letters and numbers only, no spaces. Click "Save" when you are done.

The change takes effect when ready. You do not need to restart the game or the app — your new username will show up the next time you load Apex Legends or refresh the app.

Restrictions and cooldowns

EA enforces a 30-day cooldown between username changes. If you changed your username recently, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This applies whether you changed it through the web or the app.

Your username cannot contain profanity, slurs, or impersonation of real people or public figures. If your current username violates these rules, EA may force a change and lock you out of choosing a new one until you contact support. If you want to change your username and are unsure whether your new choice will be allowed, keep it straightforward: use your real name, a nickname, or a combination of letters and numbers.

Once you change your username, your old name becomes available for other players to claim when ready. You cannot reserve it or get it back unless no one else takes it and you wait for it to cycle out of the system — a process that can take weeks or months.

What happens to your account after you change your name

Your rank, battle pass progress, cosmetics, and all unlocked items stay with your account. Changing your username does not reset anything or move your progress to a new account. Friends who have you added will still see you on their friends list, though your name will update to the new one.

If you are part of a squad or clan, your teammates will see your new username the next time they log in. Your match history and statistics are tied to your account, not your username, so all your past games remain on your record under your new name.

If you cannot find the username field

If you are logged into EA.com but do not see a username field in your account settings, you may be looking at the wrong section. Try clicking "Personal Info" first, then look for "Display Name" or "Username" — different versions of the EA website use slightly different labels.

If you still cannot find it, try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in. Sometimes the page does not load fully on the first try. If you are using the EA app, try restarting the app or reinstalling it.

If none of these steps work, contact EA Support through www.help.ea.com. You will need to sign in with your EA account and describe the problem. Support can confirm your account ownership and help you change your username if the self-service option is not working.

Console-specific notes

PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch each have their own username system separate from EA. Your Apex Legends username is controlled by EA, but your console shows your console username in party chat and on your profile. If you want both to match, you need to change them separately.

On PlayStation, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Change Your Profile Name. On Xbox, go to Settings > Account > Personalization > Gamertag. On Nintendo Switch, go to System Settings > Users > Select Your User > Profile > Nickname. These changes do not affect your Apex username — only your console's display name.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I change my Apex username?

You can change your username once every 30 days. The cooldown starts from the date you made your last change. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed, EA will show you the exact date you can change it again.

Will my friends still see me after I change my username?

Yes. Friends who have you added will still see you on their friends list, and your name will update automatically to your new username. You do not need to re-add each other or send new friend requests.

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. Since old usernames become available when ready after you change yours, someone else can take it. If you want your old name back, you would have to wait for it to cycle out of the system and become available again, which can take a long time.

What if my username was forced changed by EA?

If EA forced a change because your old username violated their code of conduct, you will see a message in your account explaining why. You can choose a new username, but you cannot appeal to get your old one back. Contact EA Support if you believe the change was made in error.

Does changing my username affect my rank or cosmetics?

No. Your rank, battle pass, skins, and all unlocked items stay with your account. Only your display name changes. All your progress and statistics remain tied to your account under your new username.