You can change your Apex Legends username through the EA App or your platform's account settings

Your Apex Legends username is tied to your EA account, not to your game client. This means the process differs depending on whether you play on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch — but in each case, you are changing your EA account name, which updates across all platforms where you use that account.

The fastest route is through the EA App on PC, where you can make the change in under two minutes. Console players go through their platform's account settings instead. Either way, the change takes effect when ready in-game, though you may need to restart the game to see it reflected in your friends list.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Apex Legends username lives in your EA account, so changing it updates the name across all platforms where you play.
  • PC players change their name through the EA App by going to Account Settings and selecting Change Display Name.
  • PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players change their username through their console's account settings, not through the game itself.
  • The change takes effect when ready in-game, though restarting Apex Legends ensures your new name shows up in all menus and to other players.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the new name must be between 3 and 16 characters.

How to change your username on PC

Open the EA App and sign in with your account. Click on your account icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu. You will see a section labeled Display Name with your current username next to it.

Click the pencil icon or the Change Display Name button. Type your new username — it must be between 3 and 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces and special characters like hyphens or periods are not allowed. Click Save or Confirm to lock in the change.

Close the EA App and restart Apex Legends. Your new name will appear in the main menu and in-game. If you are in a squad with friends, they may see your old name briefly until they restart the game or their client refreshes.

How to change your username on PlayStation

Go to your PlayStation home screen and select Settings. Navigate to Users and Accounts, then select Other and choose User Profile. Select Edit Profile and then Change PSN (PlayStation Network name).

Enter your new username. PlayStation usernames can be up to 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces. After you confirm the change, your new PSN will sync to your EA account within a few minutes.

Restart Apex Legends to see your new name in-game. Note that changing your PSN may affect your progress in other games tied to your PlayStation account, so check those games' settings if you use the same account across multiple titles.

How to change your username on Xbox

Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Select your profile icon and choose Customize Profile. Select Gamertag and then Change Gamertag.

Enter your new gamertag. Xbox gamertags can be up to 15 characters and can include letters, numbers, spaces, and some special characters. The system will tell you if your choice is available. Confirm the change — this may cost 0 Microsoft Points if you have changed your gamertag recently, or it may be free depending on your account history.

Restart Apex Legends. Your new gamertag will sync to your EA account and appear in-game within a few minutes. Like PlayStation, changing your gamertag may affect how you appear in other Xbox games.

How to change your username on Nintendo Switch

From the Switch home screen, select System Settings. Go to Users and select your user account. Choose Profile and then Nickname. Type your new nickname — it can be up to 10 characters.

Confirm the change. Your new nickname will sync to your EA account and appear in Apex Legends within a few minutes. Restart the game to may support your new name shows up in all menus.

What happens if your username is already taken

If the name you want is already in use by another player, the system will reject it and ask you to choose something different. You cannot reserve a name or put it on a waiting list — you must pick a different username that is currently available.

If you want a specific name badly, you can try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique: for example, if "Wraith" is taken, you might try "Wraith_2024" or "Wraith42". The EA system will tell you when ready whether your choice is free.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This applies across all platforms — if you change your name on PC, you cannot change it again on PlayStation for another month.

If you made a typo or regret your choice, you are stuck with it for 30 days. For this reason, it is worth double-checking your new name before you confirm the change. Once you hit the confirm button, the change is final and when ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my rank, battle pass progress, and cosmetics stay the same after I change my username?

Yes. Your username is just a display name — everything tied to your account, including your rank, battle pass level, skins, and badges, stays exactly the same. Changing your name does not reset or affect any of your progress or cosmetics.

Can I change my username if I have been banned or suspended?

No. If your account is under suspension or ban, you cannot make changes to your account settings, including your username. You must wait until the suspension or ban period ends before you can change your name.

What if I share my console with someone else and they have their own user account?

Each user account on your console has its own username and EA account. When you change your username through your user account's settings, it only affects that account. Other users on the console can change their own usernames independently through their own account settings.

Does changing my username affect my friends list or squad invites?

No. Your friends will still see you in their friends list under your new name, and squad invites will still work normally. They may see your old name briefly if they have not restarted their game, but it will update once they do.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my username?

No. Apex Legends usernames are limited to letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens (depending on your platform). Emojis, spaces, and most special characters are not allowed. The system will reject your choice if it contains characters that are not permitted.