Call of Duty Black Ops 6: How to Change Your Display Name and ID

Discover how to change your display name in black Ops 6 through our step-by-step guide

Two Ways to Change Your Display Name 

This guide covers two simple methods for renaming your profile in Black Ops 6 and gives a few tips to troubleshoot any hiccups along the way.

Method 1: Change Your Display Name In-Game

  1. Press the Start button (or Menu on Xbox).
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Choose Account & Network.
  4. Under Online, open your Activision Account.
  5. Select Change Display Name.
  6. Hit Confirm to save.

 

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Black Ops 6

 

When you’re in Black Ops 6, the game shows the Activision ID connected to your device. Don’t have one? Create it on Activision’s site, pick your ideal nickname, and you’re ready to go! Just a heads up—you’ll need to restart the game for any changes to take effect.

Method 2: Change Your Activision ID via Browser

  1. Go to the Call of Duty website.
  2. Sign in to your Activision account.
  3. In Account Settings, select Basic Info.
  4. Click Edit beside your Activision ID.
  5. Enter the verification code sent to your email.
  6. Click Edit again, add your new name or tag.
  7. Re-enter your password, save, and submit!

Changing your Activision ID on the website updates your nickname across all linked CoD games. So, try to pick something you won’t mind sticking with.

Fixing the “Name Not Accepted” Error 

Some players have faced the dreaded Name Not Accepted error due to the game’s filter. If this happens, double-check your name for anything that might trigger the system. If your name’s clean and you’re still stuck, reach out to game support to get things cleared up.

Rename Tokens: The Lowdown 

Rename Tokens are your golden tickets for name changes in Black Ops 6, but they’re limited. Each player gets only two tokens per year (one every six months), so choose your new name wisely! Tokens are used across both the game and Activision’s website, so no sneaky workarounds here—two per year, no more, no less.