You can change your Origin username once every 30 days through the EA App or the Origin launcher

To change your username, open the EA App or Origin on your computer, sign in to your account, go to Account Settings, and select the option to change your display name. The new name takes effect when ready in your games and on your profile. You get one free change every 30 days — after that, each additional change costs 9.99 USD.

The username you see in games is your display name, which is different from your EA Account email address. Your display name is what other players see when you play online. Your email stays the same and is used only for account recovery and login.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your display name once every 30 days at no cost through the EA App or Origin launcher.
  • Additional changes within the same 30-day period cost 9.99 USD each.
  • Your new display name shows up right away in multiplayer games and on your public profile.
  • Changing your display name does not change your EA Account email address or your login credentials.

Steps to change your username in the EA App

Open the EA App on your computer and sign in with your EA Account email and password. Click your account icon in the top right corner and select Account from the menu.

On the Account page, look for the section labeled Display Name or Profile. Click the edit button next to your current display name. Type your new username in the text field. Origin usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores — but not spaces or special characters like @, #, or &.

Click Save or Confirm. The system will check whether the name is available. If it is taken, you will see a message and can try a different name. Once you confirm a change, it takes effect when ready.

Steps to change your username in the Origin launcher

If you still use the Origin launcher instead of the EA App, the process is similar. Open Origin, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, and select Account.

Find the Display Name field on your account page. Click the pencil icon or edit button next to your current name. Enter your new username following the same rules: 3 to 16 characters, letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores only.

Click Save. If the name is available, the change goes live when ready. If it is taken, try another name.

What happens when you change your username

Your new display name appears in all your games within a few minutes. Friends will see the new name in their friends list. Your profile page, game lobbies, and chat messages will all show your updated username.

Your account email address, account ID, and game progress do not change. You will still log in with the same email. Any games you own, achievements you have earned, and cosmetics you have purchased stay with your account.

When you have to wait to change your username again

After you change your display name, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again for free. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed, the system will ask you to pay 9.99 USD to make the change when ready.

The 30-day timer starts from the date of your last successful change. You can check how many days remain by going back to your Account settings — the display name section will show when you are may be able to access for your next free change.

Usernames that will not be accepted

Origin rejects usernames that contain offensive language, impersonate real people or public figures, or include certain restricted words. The system also blocks names that are too similar to existing usernames — for example, if someone already has "ShadowKnight", you cannot use "ShadowKnight1" or "Shadow_Knight".

Names with spaces, @, #, $, %, &, or other special characters will not work. If your chosen name is rejected, the system will tell you why and let you try a different one.

If you cannot access your account to change your username

If you forgot your password, go to the EA sign-in page and click Forgot your password? Enter your account email, and EA will send you a reset link. Follow the link in your email to create a new password, then sign in and change your display name.

If you no longer have access to the email address linked to your account, you will need to contact EA Support. They can verify your identity and help you regain access. Go to help.ea.com and select your game, then choose the option to contact support by chat or phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once in 30 days?

Yes, but each change after your first free one costs 9.99 USD. You can make as many changes as you want within a 30-day period if you pay for them. After 30 days from your last change, your next change is free again.

Will my friends still see me after I change my username?

Yes. Your account ID does not change, so your friends will still see you in their friends list with your new display name. They do not have to re-add you or do anything on their end.

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

Yes, you can reuse an old username as long as it is not taken by someone else. If someone else has claimed it, you will have to choose a different name.

Does changing my username affect my game saves or progress?

No. Your game progress, achievements, cosmetics, and all account data stay exactly the same. Only the name that appears to other players changes.

What if someone else is using the username I want?

You will have to choose a different name. Origin does not reserve usernames, so if someone is using it, it is not available. Try adding numbers, underscores, or hyphens to make a variation of the name you want.