Dead by Daylight lets you customize your username to match how you want to appear to other players. Whether you're starting fresh with a new identity, reclaiming a name you prefer, or trying to locate someone you played with, understanding how usernames work in the game helps you manage your profile and connect with other survivors and killers.
The articles here cover how to change your username within the game, what limitations or cooldowns might explore, how other players can find you, and what happens to your name history. You'll also learn the difference between your in-game username and your platform account name, and how each one affects how others see you.