Where 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 separate account page. The process takes about two minutes and you can do it directly from your phone without leaving the game.

Open Call of Duty Mobile and tap the settings icon — it looks like a gear and sits in the top-right corner of the main menu. From there, scroll down to find "Account" or "Profile" (the exact label depends on your game version). Tap it, then look for "Change Username" or "Edit Profile Name". Tap that option, type your new username into the text field, and confirm the change.

The game will ask you to confirm before saving. Once you tap confirm, your new username appears when ready in your profile and in matches. Other players see the change right away — there is no waiting period.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Call of Duty Mobile username changes through the in-game settings menu under Account or Profile, not through a website.
  • The change takes effect when ready and other players see your new name in the next match you join.
  • Most accounts can change their username once every 30 days, though this varies depending on your account type and region.
  • If the settings menu does not show a username change option, your account may be linked to a console account (PlayStation, Xbox, or Battle.net) that controls your name instead.
  • Changing your username does not affect your rank, battle pass progress, weapon blueprints, or any other in-game items.

When Your Username Is Locked to Another Account

If you cannot find a "Change Username" option in the Call of Duty Mobile settings, your account is probably linked to a console or Battle.net account. When you link Call of Duty Mobile to PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Battle.net, the username from that platform becomes your Call of Duty Mobile name, and you cannot change it within the mobile game.

To change your name in this situation, you must change it on the platform it is linked to. If your account is linked to PlayStation Network, go to your PlayStation account settings on a computer or console and change your online ID there. If it is linked to Xbox Live, change your gamertag through Xbox settings. If it is linked to Battle.net, change your Battle.net username through the Battle.net website. The change syncs to Call of Duty Mobile within a few hours.

You can check which account your Call of Duty Mobile is linked to by going to settings, tapping Account, and looking for a "Linked Accounts" section. It will show PlayStation, Xbox, Battle.net, or none of the above.

Username Change Limits and Cooldowns

Most Call of Duty Mobile accounts can change their username once every 30 days. After you change it, the game locks the change option for 30 days before you can change it again. This limit exists to prevent spam and account takeover attempts.

If you try to change your username before the 30 days are up, the game will show you a message saying when you can change it next. The exact date and time appear in the message. If you need to change your name urgently and the cooldown is still active, you cannot bypass it — you must wait until the timer expires.

Some regions and account types have different cooldown periods. If you are in a region outside North America or Europe, or if your account is very new, the cooldown may be longer than 30 days. The game will tell you the specific cooldown for your account when you attempt a change.

What Happens to Your Progress When You Change Your Name

Changing your username does not affect anything else on your account. Your rank, battle pass tier, weapon blueprints, operator skins, and all other cosmetics stay exactly as they are. Your match history and stats remain tied to your account under your new name.

Friends who have you added will still see you on their friends list after the name change. They will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. You do not need to re-add anyone or send new friend requests.

If you are in a clan or squad, your new username appears in the clan roster when ready. Clan leaders and officers do not need to do anything on their end — the change is automatic.

Troubleshooting: Why the Change Option Is Not Showing

If you open settings and cannot find a "Change Username" option, check these things in order. First, make sure you are looking in the right place: tap the settings gear icon on the main menu, then scroll down to Account or Profile. Some players look in gameplay settings or graphics settings by mistake.

Second, check whether your account is linked to a console or Battle.net account (see the section above). If it is, you cannot change the name in the mobile app — you must change it on the linked platform.

Third, confirm that your 30-day cooldown has expired. If you changed your username recently, the option will not appear until the cooldown ends. The game does not show a countdown timer in the settings menu — you have to try to change it to see when you can change it next.

If none of these explain the missing option, try logging out and logging back in. Sometimes the settings menu does not refresh properly. Close the game completely, wait 10 seconds, and open it again. If the option still does not appear after that, contact Activision Support through the in-game support menu (tap settings, then look for "Support" or "Help").

Choosing a Username That Will Not Get Flagged

Call of Duty Mobile has an automated system that flags usernames containing profanity, slurs, or references to real-world violence. If you choose a name that triggers this system, the game will reject it and ask you to pick a different one. The rejection happens when ready when you try to confirm the change — you will see a message saying the name is not allowed.

Usernames with numbers, underscores, and hyphens are almost always allowed. Usernames that reference in-game weapons, operators, or map names are allowed. Usernames that are just regular words or names are allowed. If you are unsure whether a name will be flagged, try it — the game will tell you before the change is final.

If your name gets flagged and rejected, you can try again when ready with a different name. There is no penalty for rejected attempts, and they do not count against your 30-day cooldown.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you have to wait for the 30-day cooldown to expire first. Once the cooldown is over, you can change your username to anything, including a name you used in the past. The game does not prevent you from reusing old usernames.

What if someone else took the username I want?

Usernames in Call of Duty Mobile are not unique — multiple players can have the same username. You can choose any name you want as long as it does not contain profanity or flagged content. If the exact name you want is taken, you can still use it, and both players will have the same name in the game.

Does changing my username affect my friends list or clan?

No. Your friends will still see you on their friends list, and your clan will still show you in the roster. Everyone will see your new username the next time they refresh their app or log back in. You do not need to rejoin your clan or re-add friends.

Can I change my username on console versions of Call of Duty?

Console versions (PlayStation, Xbox) use the username from your console account, not a separate in-game name. To change your name on console, change it through your console's account settings, not through the game. If you play both console and mobile and they are linked to the same account, changing your console name will change your mobile name too.

What if I forgot my password and cannot log back into my account?

You cannot change your username if you cannot log in. Go to the Call of Duty Mobile login screen and tap "Forgot Password" or "Need Help". Follow the recovery steps to regain access to your account. Once you are logged back in, you can change your username normally.