Yes, you can change your Battle.net name, but Blizzard charges for it and limits how often you can do it

Blizzard Entertainment allows you to change the name associated with your Battle.net account, but the change is not free and comes with restrictions. A name change costs $9.99 USD and you can change your name once every 30 days. The name you choose must follow Blizzard's naming policy — no offensive language, impersonation, or references to real-world violence — and if your new name violates the policy, Blizzard will revert it without refunding your fee.

The name change applies to your entire Battle.net account, which means it changes how you appear across all Blizzard games you play: World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, StarCraft II, and any others linked to that account. You cannot change the name for individual games separately.

Key Takeaways

  • Changing your Battle.net name costs $9.99 and you can do it once every 30 days.
  • The name change applies to your entire account across all Blizzard games, not just one game.
  • Your new name must follow Blizzard's naming rules or it will be reverted and you will not get your money back.
  • You change your name through the Account Settings page on Battle.net, not through individual game launchers.

Where to change your name on Battle.net

Log into your Battle.net account at battle.net, then go to Account Settings. On the left side, click "Profile" and you will see your current Battle.net name displayed at the top. Click the edit icon (a pencil) next to your name to open the change dialog.

Type your new name into the field. Battle.net will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or violates the naming policy. If it is available and acceptable, you will see a button to proceed. At that point, the system will ask you to confirm the $9.99 charge and complete the purchase before the change goes live.

Once you confirm and pay, the name change is when ready. You will see your new name the next time you log in or refresh your account page.

Naming rules that will get your change rejected

Blizzard rejects names that contain profanity, slurs, or hate speech in any language. Names that impersonate Blizzard staff, famous people, or other players are also blocked. You cannot use names that reference real-world violence, terrorism, or illegal activity, and names that are purely numbers or special characters will be flagged.

Names that are too similar to existing ones may also be rejected — Blizzard's system checks for names that differ only in capitalization or a single letter. If your chosen name fails any of these checks, you will see an error message before you pay, so you can try a different name without losing money.

If you pay for a name change and Blizzard later determines the name violates policy (for example, if it becomes offensive in a language Blizzard's team did not catch at first), the name will be reverted to your previous one. Blizzard does not refund the $9.99 fee in this case.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your name, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This timer starts the moment your name change goes live, not when you purchase it. If you change your name on the 15th of a month, you cannot change it again until the 15th of the following month.

There is no way to bypass this waiting period, even if you contact Blizzard support. The restriction applies to all accounts, regardless of how long you have played or what level you have reached in any game.

What happens to your old name after you change it

Your old Battle.net name becomes available for other players to use after you change it. There is no grace period or hold — as soon as your new name is live, someone else can claim your old one. If you think you might want to use your old name again in the future, you should know that you would have to pay another $9.99 to switch back to it, and only if no one else has taken it in the meantime.

In games like World of Warcraft, your character names do not change when your Battle.net name changes. Your character keeps its own name, and your Battle.net name is what appears in social features like friends lists and guild rosters. This separation means changing your Battle.net name will not affect your in-game character names or progress.

Changing your name on mobile or console

You cannot change your Battle.net name through the mobile Battle.net app or through console game menus. You must use a web browser and log into battle.net directly. If you are playing on console, you will need to access a computer or phone to make the change, even though the change will take effect across all platforms where you play.

After you change your name on the web, log out of the Battle.net app on your phone or console and log back in. The new name will appear once you refresh your session.

If you cannot find the name change option

The name change feature is available only to accounts that have been active for at least 30 days. If you created your Battle.net account fewer than 30 days ago, the edit button next to your name will not appear. Wait until your account is 30 days old, then try again.

If your account is older than 30 days and you still do not see the edit option, try clearing your browser cache and logging out completely, then logging back in. If the option remains missing, contact Blizzard support through the support portal at battle.net/support. They can verify your account status and help you access the feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Battle.net name if I have an active name change pending?

No. If you have changed your name within the last 30 days, you cannot change it again until the 30-day period ends. The system will show you the exact date when your next change becomes available.

What if someone else takes my old name before I want it back?

Once your old name is released, it is available to any player. If someone claims it, you cannot get it back unless they change their name and release it again. Blizzard does not hold names or restore them to previous owners.

Does changing my Battle.net name affect my character names in World of Warcraft or other games?

No. Your character names stay the same. Your Battle.net name is separate and appears only in social features like friends lists and guild rosters. Your characters, progress, and items are not affected.

Can I change my name if my account has been suspended or banned?

No. Blizzard does not allow name changes on suspended or banned accounts. You must resolve the suspension or appeal the ban first. Contact Blizzard support if you believe your account status has changed.

Is there a way to change my name without paying $9.99?

No. The $9.99 fee is required for all name changes. Blizzard does not offer free name changes except in rare cases where a name was forced to change due to a policy violation, and those cases are handled by support staff on a case-by-case basis.