Where to change your name in Overwatch 2

Your Overwatch 2 name lives in your Battle.net account, not in the game itself. You change it through Blizzard's website by logging into your account, then updating your Battle Tag — the name that appears above your character in matches. The process takes about five minutes and costs 10 USD if you have changed your name before; the first change is free.

You cannot change your name from inside the Overwatch 2 game client. If you try to find a name-change option in the game's settings menu, you will not find one. This is why many players miss the feature entirely — they are looking in the wrong place.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Overwatch 2 name is your Battle Tag, which you change on the Battle.net website, not in the game.
  • Your first name change is free; any change after that costs 10 USD.
  • The name must be between 3 and 12 characters, contain no spaces, and use only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
  • After you change your Battle Tag, the new name appears when ready in Overwatch 2 and all other Blizzard games tied to that account.
  • You must wait 30 days between name changes, even if you pay the fee.

Steps to change your Battle Tag on the website

Go to account.blizzard.com in your web browser and sign in with the email and password for the account that owns your Overwatch 2 profile. Once you are logged in, look for the account name or profile section — this is usually in the top right corner or under a menu labeled "Account".

Find the option labeled Battle Tag or Battle.net Name. Click the edit or pencil icon next to it. Type your new name into the field that appears. The name must be 3 to 12 characters long and can contain only letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens. Spaces and special characters like underscores or periods are not allowed. Click the button to confirm the change — the site will tell you if the name is already taken or breaks the rules.

If this is your first name change, the system will let you proceed without payment. If you have changed your name before, you will see a prompt to pay 10 USD before the change goes through. After you confirm, your new Battle Tag is active when ready. You will see it the next time you log into Overwatch 2.

What happens after you change your name

Your new Battle Tag shows up in Overwatch 2 right away, both in your profile and above your character during matches. Other players will see the new name in the match scoreboard and in chat. Your old name disappears completely — no one can search for you by your previous Battle Tag.

The name change also applies to every other Blizzard game on your account, including World of Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft. If you play multiple Blizzard games, they all update at once. Your friends list and any groups you are in will show your new name as well.

You cannot change your name again for 30 days, even if you are willing to pay the fee. This cooldown prevents people from cycling through names rapidly or evading reports. If you try to change your name before the 30 days are up, the website will show you the exact date when you can change it again.

Names that will not work

Blizzard rejects names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people without permission. The system also blocks names that look like Blizzard staff titles or that impersonate official accounts — for example, you cannot use "Blizzard_Support" or "Overwatch_Admin". Names that are purely numbers or that repeat the same character many times (like "AAAAAAA") are also rejected.

If you try to set a name and the website says it is unavailable or violates the rules, you will see a message explaining why. Try a different name. There is no appeal process for rejected names — you straightforward choose another one and try again.

If you forget your Battle.net password

If you cannot log into your Battle.net account to change your name, go to account.blizzard.com and click the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page. Enter the email address tied to your account. Blizzard will send you a password reset link to that email. Click the link, create a new password, and log in.

If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, you will need to contact Blizzard support through their website. Go to support.blizzard.com, select Overwatch 2, and choose the option to contact support. Explain that you cannot access your account email, and a support agent can help you regain access.

Changing your name on console

If you play Overwatch 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, the process is the same — you still change your Battle Tag on the Battle.net website. Your console does not have a separate name-change tool. Log into your Battle.net account through a web browser on any device, make the change, and it will show up in Overwatch 2 on your console the next time you launch the game.

If your console account is linked to your Battle.net account, make sure you are logging into the correct Battle.net account. If you have multiple accounts, changing the name on the wrong one will not affect your Overwatch 2 profile. Check your console's account settings to see which Battle.net account is linked.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed since your last change. You can reuse any old name you had, and if it is your first change overall, it is free. If you have changed your name before, reverting to an old name costs 10 USD like any other change.

Will my rank, wins, and statistics stay the same after I change my name?

Yes. Your rank, win rate, and all statistics are tied to your account, not your name. Changing your Battle Tag does not reset anything — all your progress stays exactly the same.

What if someone else takes the name I want?

Battle Tags are unique across all Blizzard games, so if the name is taken, you cannot use it. Try adding a number or hyphen to make it unique — for example, "YourName-1234" instead of "YourName". If the name you want is taken, the website will tell you when ready when you try to claim it.

Do I have to change my name if I see a message about it in the game?

If Blizzard sends you a message saying your name violates the code of conduct, you will need to change it. You will have a important date to do so, usually 30 days. If you do not change it by that date, Blizzard will assign you a temporary name automatically.