Change your username through your Epic Games account

Your Rocket League username is tied to your Epic Games account, not to the game itself. To change it, you log into Epic Games online, find your account settings, and update the display name there. The change takes effect in Rocket League within a few minutes.

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with the account linked to your Rocket League profile. Click your account icon in the top right corner and select Account. On the left sidebar, click General. You'll see a field labeled Display Name — this is what appears to other players in Rocket League.

Type your new username into that field. Epic Games allows letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters. Click Save when you're done. The change is when ready on the Epic Games side, though it may take a few minutes to show in Rocket League itself.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Rocket League username lives in your Epic Games account settings under Display Name, not in the game itself.
  • You can change your username as often as you want with no cooldown period or fee.
  • Usernames must be 3 to 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores only.
  • Changes show up in Rocket League within a few minutes of saving them in Epic Games.
  • If you play on console, you still change your username through Epic Games online, not through your PlayStation or Xbox account.

What happens to your rank and progress when you change your name

Your rank, MMR (matchmaking rating), inventory, and all cosmetics stay exactly the same. A username change is cosmetic only — it does not reset your account or affect your competitive standing in any way.

Other players will see your new name when ready in matches and in the lobby. Your old name does not appear anywhere after the change. If you were known by your old username in your region or rank, you may need to remind teammates or friends of the change so they recognize you in matches.

Changing your username on different platforms

Whether you play on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, the process is identical: change your display name in Epic Games online. You do not change it through your console's settings or through Steam.

If your Rocket League account is linked to a PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo account, that console username remains separate. Your Epic Games display name is what shows in Rocket League, regardless of what your console account is called. This means you can have different names on your console and in Rocket League.

Usernames that Epic Games will not allow

Epic Games blocks usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or hateful language. The system also rejects names that impersonate Epic Games staff, Psyonix developers, or well-known professional Rocket League players. Names that are blank or contain only spaces are not permitted.

If you try to save a username and it is rejected, the website will tell you why. Common reasons are that the name is already taken by another player, contains forbidden characters, or violates the content policy. Try a variation — adding a number, a hyphen, or an underscore usually solves the problem.

If you cannot access your Epic Games account

If you've forgotten your password, go to www.epicgames.com and click Sign In. Select Forgot Password and enter the email address tied to your account. Epic Games will send you a reset link. Click it, create a new password, and you can log back in.

If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, contact Epic Games support through their website. Go to www.epicgames.com/help and select Contact Us. Explain that you need to recover your account, and provide any information you remember — your old username, the platform you play on, or your account creation date. Support can help you regain access.

Changing your username if you play cross-platform

If you play Rocket League on multiple platforms with the same Epic Games account, changing your display name updates it on all platforms at once. You do not need to change it separately for each console or PC.

Your rank and progress also sync across all platforms because they're all tied to the same Epic Games account. If you earn a rank on PlayStation and then play on PC, you'll see the same rank on both.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. There is no cooldown period or limit on how often you can change your username. You can change it back to your old name at any time by going to your Epic Games account settings and updating the Display Name field again.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes, as long as they have you added as a friend. Your friend list is tied to your account, not your username, so the friendship persists. They'll see your new name in their friends list and in matches, but they won't lose you.

Does changing my username affect my MMR or competitive rank?

No. Your rank, MMR, and all competitive history stay the same. A username change is purely cosmetic and does not reset or alter any part of your account's progression or standing.

What if someone else has already taken the username I want?

Usernames are unique across all of Epic Games, not just Rocket League. If the name is taken, you'll need to choose a different one. Try adding a number, underscore, or hyphen to make it unique — for example, "username_1" or "username-pro".

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

No. Rocket League usernames can only contain letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Spaces, periods, and other special characters are not allowed.