How to change your name on Pokémon GO
Your friends are always talking to you about Pokémon GO , the Niantic title in which the augmented reality of smartphones and tablets is used to “hunt” Pokémon in the real world. In the end, you too decided to download it and create an account to start your adventure. However, at the time of the initial configuration you have chosen a name that no longer convinces you and now you do not know how to fix it: you would like to change it, but you cannot find the right option to do it. That’s the way it is, am I right? Then know that you have come to the right place at the right time!
In today’s guide, in fact, I will explain how to change your name on Pokémon GO by acting directly from your smartphone or tablet (therefore without using a computer). The modification can be made totally free of charge and by following a few simple steps: the ones that I will show you below. In addition, the change will take effect immediately and other users will immediately see your new name.
How do you say? I gave you great news and you can’t wait to proceed? Then take five minutes of free time and follow the quick instructions below. But please, this time type your nickname correctly! Having said that, there is nothing left for me to do, except wish you good reading and, above all, have fun!
Index
- Preliminary information
- How to change name on Pokémon GO
- In case of problems
Preliminary information
Before going into the details of the procedure on how to change your name on Pokémon GO , I think it might interest you to know more about where your nickname is publicly displayed in the game and what are the limitations for this change.
Your nickname appears in the game when you participate in activities that also involve other players. For example, if you take over a gym, everyone will be able to see that you are the gym boss. Of course, your name also appears when you send invitations to other players or interact with them.
The Pokémon GO nickname is chosen during the initial setup of the application and can only be changed once . Therefore, I advise you to be very careful to type the correct name during the editing procedure, because you will not be able to retrace your steps in the future. Clear? Well then let’s take action!
How to change name on Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO’s nickname can only be changed via the game’s official app available for Android and iOS . How? I’ll explain it to you right away.
All you have to do is press the Poké Ball icon at the bottom, in the center, and select the SETTINGS item from the menu displayed at the top right. Then, tap the CHANGE NICKNAME button , press the Yes button , type the new nickname you want to use and press the OK button to apply the changes.
Perfect! You have now successfully changed your name on Pokémon GO and other users will be able to view the change immediately. If you do not see the “Change nickname” option, it means that you have already made the change once and therefore you can no longer change your nickname.
In case of problems
In the unfortunate event that you encounter problems while changing your nickname in Pokémon GO, I suggest you contact the support of Niantic, the software house that developed the game.
To do so, connect to the official Niantic support site and write a brief description of the problem you encountered in the appropriate search field at the top. For example, type “I can’t change my nickname” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
If you really can’t solve the problem on your own, press the CONTACT US button , at the top right; then complete the Username , E-mail address , Type of problem and Preferred language fields , enter a brief description of the problem you encountered, type the security text and press the SEND button . You can also choose to send a screenshot to help Niantic experts better identify the problem.
Perfect, you will receive an answer to your request via email as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you want more details about the game, you can check out my guide on how Pokémon GO works .