Where to change your Dead by Daylight username

You change your Dead by Daylight username through the platform where you own the game, not through Dead by Daylight itself. If you play on Steam, you change it in your Steam profile. If you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, you change it in that console's account settings. The game pulls your display name from whichever platform you're logged into, so changing your username on that platform is what changes how other players see you in Dead by Daylight.

This matters because Dead by Daylight does not have its own username system separate from your platform account. You cannot change your name inside the game client. The username you see in the lobby, in chat, and on your profile is the same name you use everywhere else on that platform.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Dead by Daylight username comes from your Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch account — change it there, not in the game.
  • Steam lets you change your display name as often as you want with no cooldown, but your account name (the URL part) stays the same.
  • PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch each have their own username change rules, including cooldowns and fees on some platforms.
  • Other players see your current username in lobbies and chat, but your old name may still appear in recent match history for a few hours.
  • If you change your platform username, your Dead by Daylight progress stays with your account — you do not lose anything.

Changing your username on Steam

Open Steam and click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Profile." On your profile page, look for your current name at the top and click "Edit Profile." Find the "Profile Name" field and type your new name. Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page. The change takes effect when ready, and other players will see your new name the next time you appear in a lobby.

Steam has no cooldown on username changes — you can change it as often as you want. However, your account name (the part that appears in your Steam URL) is different from your display name and cannot be changed. Other players see your display name in Dead by Daylight, not your account name, so this does not affect how you appear in the game.

Changing your username on PlayStation

On PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, go to Settings, then Account, then Other, then Change Your Online ID. Enter your new username and confirm. PlayStation allows one free username change, and each change after that costs $9.99. There is a cooldown of 30 days between changes, meaning you must wait at least 30 days after your last change before you can change again.

When you change your PlayStation username, your Dead by Daylight progress, rank, and cosmetics all stay with your account. Other players will see your new name in lobbies when ready, though your old name may appear in match history for a short time while the system updates.

Changing your username on Xbox

On Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, go to Settings, then Account, then Personalization, then Gamertag. Select "Change Gamertag" and enter your new name. Your first gamertag change is free. After that, each change costs $9.99. There is no mandatory cooldown between changes on Xbox, but you cannot use a gamertag you have used before within the last 30 days.

Your Dead by Daylight account and progress remain unchanged when you change your Xbox gamertag. The new name appears to other players in Dead by Daylight lobbies right away.

Changing your username on Nintendo Switch

On Nintendo Switch, go to System Settings, then Users, then select your user account. Choose "Profile," then "Nickname," and enter your new name. Nintendo Switch allows unlimited free username changes with no cooldown. You can change your nickname as often as you want without waiting or paying.

When you change your Switch nickname, your Dead by Daylight progress stays with your account. Other players see your new name in lobbies and chat when ready.

What happens to your old username in the game

When you change your platform username, Dead by Daylight updates your name in active lobbies and going forward. However, your old name may still appear in recent match history, end-game chat logs, and player reports for a few hours while the game's servers sync the change. This is normal and temporary — the old name will disappear from these places once the update completes.

Your rank, bloodpoints, cosmetics, and all progression tied to your account do not change. You keep everything you earned. Other players cannot see your old username unless they were in a match with you before you changed it and they check the match history before the servers update.

Why you might not see your new username right away

If you change your username and still see your old name in Dead by Daylight, restart the game. The game client caches your username when it loads, so it may not pull the new name from your platform account until you close and reopen the process. Restarting the game forces it to fetch your current platform username.

If you still see your old name after restarting, wait a few minutes and try again. The platform's servers and Dead by Daylight's servers do not always sync when ready. Waiting 5 to 10 minutes usually resolves the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Dead by Daylight username without changing my platform username?

No. Dead by Daylight does not have a separate username system. Your game name is always your platform name. If you want a different name in Dead by Daylight, you must change it on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.

Will I lose my rank, cosmetics, or progress if I change my username?

No. Your account and everything on it stays the same. Changing your username is purely cosmetic — it only changes how your name appears to other players. All your progression, items, and cosmetics remain tied to your account.

Can other players see my old username after I change it?

Not in active lobbies or current matches. Your new name appears when ready to other players in new lobbies. Your old name may linger in recent match history for a few hours, but it disappears once the servers update. Players cannot search for or find your old name.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in Dead by Daylight?

Usually a few minutes to an hour. Restart the game to speed this up — restarting forces the game to fetch your current platform username right away. If you still see your old name after restarting, wait 5 to 10 minutes and try again.

What if my platform charges a fee to change my username?

PlayStation and Xbox charge $9.99 for username changes after your first free change. Nintendo Switch and Steam do not charge. If you want to avoid the fee, use a platform that allows free changes, but you would need to own Dead by Daylight on that platform as well.