Change your Arma 3 username through Bohemia Interactive's account system

Your Arma 3 username is tied to your Bohemia Interactive account, not to Steam. Even if you own the game on Steam, you change your in-game name by logging into the Bohemia Interactive website and editing your profile there. The change takes effect the next time you launch the game.

This is different from your Steam username — changing one does not change the other. Your Bohemia Interactive username is what other players see in-game and in multiplayer lobbies. It is also the name that appears on your player profile and in server logs.

The process takes about five minutes and requires only your Bohemia Interactive login credentials. You will need to restart the game afterward for the new name to appear.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Arma 3 username lives on Bohemia Interactive's website, not in Steam or in the game itself.
  • You log in at the Bohemia Interactive account portal using the same email and password you use to launch the game.
  • The username change is when ready on the website but does not take effect in-game until you restart the game.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you submit.
  • Changing your Bohemia Interactive username does not affect your Steam username or any other account you own.

Log into your Bohemia Interactive account

Go to www.bohemia.net and click the login button in the top right corner. Enter the email address and password you use to launch Arma 3. If you have never logged in to the Bohemia Interactive website before, use the same credentials you created when you first installed the game or linked your Steam account.

If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the login page. Bohemia Interactive will send a reset link to your email. Check your spam folder if you do not see it within a few minutes. The reset link usually expires after 24 hours, so act quickly if you need to recover your account.

Navigate to your profile settings

Once you are logged in, look for your account menu — usually a small icon or dropdown in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Profile" or "Account Settings." You should see a page showing your current username, email, and other account details.

If the menu is not obvious, look for a gear icon or your username displayed at the top of the page. Clicking either one typically opens the account menu. On some versions of the site, you may need to click "My Account" first before you see the profile option.

Edit your username and confirm the change

Find the field labeled "Username" or "Nickname" on your profile page. Click in the field and delete your current name, then type your new username. Usernames in Arma 3 can contain letters, numbers, and some special characters, but the system will tell you if your choice is not allowed.

Before you click save, remember that you can only change your username once every 30 days. Read your new name carefully — you will be stuck with it for a month if you make a typo. Once you are certain, click the save or confirm button. The website will show a message confirming the change was successful.

Restart Arma 3 to see your new username in-game

Close Arma 3 completely if it is running. The change on the Bohemia Interactive website is when ready, but the game does not know about it until you launch it again. When you start Arma 3, it will sync with your account and load your new username.

Your new name will appear in the main menu, in multiplayer lobbies, and to other players in-game. If you still see your old username after restarting, wait a few minutes and restart the game again — the sync can occasionally take a moment. If the old name persists after a second restart, log out of your Bohemia Interactive account within the game and log back in.

What to do if you cannot find the username field

The Bohemia Interactive website layout changes occasionally. If you log in and do not see a clear username field on your profile page, look for a link that says "Edit Profile" or "Account Details." Some versions of the site hide the edit option until you click an edit button.

If you are still stuck, check whether you are logged into the correct account. Log out completely, then log back in and verify the email address shown at the top of the page matches the one you use to launch Arma 3. If you have multiple Bohemia Interactive accounts, you may have logged into the wrong one. You can only change the username on the account that owns the game license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Bohemia Interactive enforces a 30-day waiting period between username changes. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed since your last change, the system will show you the date when you can change it again.

Will changing my Bohemia Interactive username affect my Steam account?

No. Your Steam username and your Arma 3 username are completely separate. Changing one does not affect the other. Other players will see your Arma 3 username in-game, not your Steam name.

What if my new username is already taken?

The Bohemia Interactive system will tell you the name is unavailable when you try to save it. You will need to choose a different name. Try adding numbers or underscores to make your preferred name unique.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your password and username are separate. Changing your username does not require you to change your password, and changing your password does not affect your username.

Why does my old username still show in multiplayer lobbies after I restarted?

Other players' games may not have refreshed yet. Your new username will appear to them the next time they restart Arma 3 or rejoin a server. The change is when ready on your end but takes time to propagate across all active game sessions.