Change your Overwatch 2 name through Battle.net
Your Overwatch 2 username lives on your Battle.net account, not inside the game itself. To change it, you log into Battle.net (Blizzard's account system), find the name settings, and update it there. The change takes effect when ready in Overwatch 2 and every other Blizzard game tied to that account.
You can change your name once every 30 days at no cost. If you change it and then want to change it again, you must wait a full month before the next change is allowed. This limit exists to prevent people from cycling through names to avoid consequences for bad behaviour.
Key Takeaways
- Go to account.battle.net, sign in, and click on your account name in the top right to reach account settings.
- Select "Manage Account" and then "Profile" to find the "Battle Tag" field where your username lives.
- You can change your name once every 30 days, and the change shows up when ready across all Blizzard games.
- If you see an error saying the name is taken or invalid, try a different combination — spaces and numbers are allowed.
Step-by-step: updating your Battle.net name
Start by opening a web browser and going to account.battle.net. Sign in with the email and password you use for Overwatch 2. Once you are logged in, look at the top right corner of the page — you will see your current Battle Tag (your username) next to a small icon.
Click on your Battle Tag or the account icon next to it. A dropdown menu will appear. Select "Account Settings" from that menu. On the Account Settings page, look for a section called "Profile" or "Manage Account" — the exact label varies slightly depending on when your account was created, but it is always near the top of the left sidebar.
Inside Profile, you will see a field labeled "Battle Tag" with your current name. Click the pencil icon or "Edit" button next to it. Type your new username into the field. Battle.net will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or breaks their naming rules (for example, names with only numbers, or names that are offensive). If you get an error, try a different name.
Once you have entered a name that passes the check, click "Save" or "Confirm". The system will ask you to confirm your password one more time for security. Type it in and submit. Your new name is now live — refresh Overwatch 2 or log out and back in to see it in the game.
What happens if your chosen name is already taken
Battle.net will reject the name before you can save it and will show a message saying the Battle Tag is unavailable. This means someone else already has that exact name. You cannot reserve a name or join a waitlist — you must choose a different one.
Names with numbers or special characters are often easier to claim. For example, if "Shadow" is taken, "Shadow1" or "Shadow#1" might be available. Battle.net allows numbers, hyphens, and underscores in usernames. Spaces are not allowed.
The 30-day waiting period between changes
After you change your name, Battle.net locks you out of changing it again for 30 days. This is a hard limit — there is no way to bypass it or pay to change it sooner. The timer starts the moment you save the new name, not when you click the edit button.
If you change your name by mistake, you are stuck with it for a month. For this reason, take a moment to make sure you are happy with the new name before you hit save. Once you confirm, the change is final until 30 days have passed.
Troubleshooting: name changes that do not show up in-game
If you changed your Battle.net name but Overwatch 2 still shows your old name, the game has not refreshed yet. Close Overwatch 2 completely (not just the menu — fully exit the process). Then restart it. The new name should appear when you log back in.
If the old name persists after a full restart, log out of Battle.net on the web and log back in to confirm the change actually saved. If the web account shows the new name but the game does not, restart your computer. Overwatch 2 sometimes caches the old name in memory, and a full reboot clears it.
What you cannot change about your Overwatch 2 identity
Your Battle Tag is your visible username in Overwatch 2. You cannot change your account email, your player ID number, or your competitive rank through the same process. Those are separate settings in different parts of your Battle.net account.
If you want to change the email address tied to your account, go to Account Settings and look for "Contact Information" or "Email Address" — that is a different field from your Battle Tag. Changing your email does not change your username in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Overwatch 2 name more than once a month?
No. Battle.net enforces a 30-day cooldown between name changes. You must wait a full month after your last change before you can change it again. There is no way to pay for an exception or speed up the timer.
Will changing my name affect my rank or game progress?
No. Your rank, wins, losses, cosmetics, and all game progress stay exactly the same. Only your visible username changes. Other players will see your new name, but your account history and statistics remain tied to your account.
What if I want to change back to my old name?
You can change back to any name you want, as long as it is not currently taken by someone else and you have waited 30 days since your last change. If someone else has claimed your old name in the meantime, you cannot use it unless they change theirs first.
Do I need to change my password when I change my username?
No. Your password and your username are separate. Changing your Battle Tag does not affect your password, and you do not need to update it. Your password remains the same until you choose to change it separately in Account Settings.
Can I use special characters or spaces in my Overwatch 2 name?
You can use numbers, hyphens, and underscores, but not spaces or most other special characters. Battle.net will reject names with spaces, symbols like @, #, or !, or names that are only numbers. Stick to letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores for the best chance of the name being accepted.