The fastest way to change your username in Call of Duty Mobile

You change your Call of Duty Mobile username through the in-game settings menu, not through a website or app store. Open Call of Duty Mobile, tap your profile icon in the top-left corner, select "Account", then tap "Edit Profile". From there you can change your name directly. The change takes effect when ready in your game and on your player card.

If you are playing on iOS, you may also see an option to link or manage your Activision account through the same menu. Android players can do the same through their Activision account settings. Either way, the username you set in-game is what other players see when you play multiplayer or join a squad.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username by opening Call of Duty Mobile, tapping your profile icon, selecting Account, and choosing Edit Profile.
  • The new username appears when ready to other players in multiplayer matches and on your player card.
  • If you linked your game to an Activision account, changing your username in-game also updates it on that account.
  • You can change your username as often as you want, though some games limit how frequently you can do so — check the in-game message if you see a restriction.

What happens when you change your username

When you change your username, it updates everywhere your profile appears in Call of Duty Mobile. Other players will see the new name in the lobby, in match results, and on your player card. Your friends list will also show the updated name, and any squad you belong to will see the change.

Your rank, level, and all your unlocked weapons and cosmetics stay exactly the same. Changing your name does not reset your progress or affect your stats. If you have spent money on battle pass tiers or cosmetics, those remain on your account under the new username.

Linking your Activision account to make changes easier

If you link your Call of Duty Mobile game to an Activision account, you can manage your username from either the game itself or the Activision website. To link your account, open Call of Duty Mobile, go to Settings, and look for "Accounts & Friends" or "Link Account". You will be asked to sign in with an Activision account or create one.

Once linked, you can change your username by logging into your Activision account on a web browser and going to your profile settings. This is useful if you want to change your name without opening the game, or if you play other Call of Duty titles and want the same username across all of them.

Restrictions and things to know before you change

Call of Duty Mobile does not allow usernames with certain characters or words. The game will reject names that contain profanity, hate speech, or impersonation of real people or celebrities. Usernames must also be between 3 and 16 characters long.

Some players report that the game occasionally limits how often you can change your username, though there is no official published cooldown period. If you see a message saying you cannot change your name right now, wait a few hours and try again. If you have changed your name very recently, that is usually the reason.

If your username change is not showing up

If you changed your username but other players still see your old name, try closing the game completely and reopening it. Sometimes the change takes a few minutes to sync across the game's servers. If you are playing on iOS or Android and linked an Activision account, make sure you are signed into the same account in the game that you used to make the change.

If the problem persists after closing and reopening the game, check whether you are still signed into the correct account. Go to Settings, look for "Accounts & Friends" or "Account", and verify that you are logged in. If you are signed into a different account than the one you changed the name on, you will see the old username.

Changing your username on console or PC versions of Call of Duty

Call of Duty Mobile is a separate game from Call of Duty on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. If you play Call of Duty on a console or computer, your username there is managed through your console account (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Battle.net) or your Activision account, not through the mobile game. Changing your name in Call of Duty Mobile will not change it on console or PC.

If you want the same username across all Call of Duty games, you can link your console or PC account to the same Activision account you use for mobile, then change the name through your Activision profile. That change will then appear in all Call of Duty games tied to that account.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. There is no rule against reusing an old username. You can change your name to anything allowed by the game's filter, including a name you used in the past. Just go back to your profile settings and enter the name you want.

Will changing my username affect my friends list or squad?

No. Your friends will see your new username, but the friendship connection stays the same. If you are in a squad, your squad mates will see the updated name, but you will remain in the squad with the same rank and permissions you had before.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Call of Duty Mobile allows multiple players to have the same username, so you can use any name that passes the content filter. You do not need to worry about another player having claimed it first.

Do I need to pay money to change my username?

No. Changing your username in Call of Duty Mobile is free. You can change it as many times as you want at no cost.

Can I change my username if I play on guest mode?

If you are playing as a guest without linking an account, you can still change your in-game display name through the profile settings. However, if you uninstall the game or clear your app data, you will lose that guest account and the name will be gone. Linking an Activision account preserves your username and progress.