If you picked a somewhat inappropriate username when creating your Nintendo Switch profile, thinking that no one else would ever see it, you might find yourself regretting your decision if you ever want to play your Nintendo Switch online.
Choosing the name you use to represent yourself while you’re gaming online is more important than you would think. But if, for any reason, you are unhappy with your choice, the good news is that you can easily change your Nintendo Switch nickname whenever you need to.
Who Sees My Nintendo Switch Nickname?
Your Nintendo Switch nickname is the default name that your system uses for your online characters, so it will be seen by anyone and everyone you play games with online unless you change it within the game itself.
However, the ability to change your name isn't available for most games, and your Nintendo Switch nickname is used automatically for many of your online escapades and adventures. If you've gotten yourself in a pickle by using a profile name that could be considered offensive in any way, you could run the risk of being reported by other players while you’re playing online.
Or perhaps you made your profile name your real name, and you want to change it to retain your anonymity. Thankfully, you can change your Nintendo Switch nickname without much hassle.
How Do I Change My Nintendo Switch Nickname?
Changing your nickname on your Nintendo Switch is incredibly easy and will probably only take you around five minutes to complete, minus the amount of time it takes to think of your nickname, that is.
All you need to do is open your Nintendo Switch profile by selecting your user icon at the top left of the screen.
You will see your Nintendo Switch nickname beside your profile picture. Tap your nickname and change it to whatever you would like as long as it is within the 10-character limit. Press OK on the keyboard or the + button to confirm your new nickname.
You can also change your nickname from within your console's settings. Press the gear icon on your home screen to open your settings to get started. Then scroll down to User, and select your usericon to open your profile. From there, press Nickname, enter in your new one, and press + or OK to confirm.
If you are looking to make more changes than just your nickname, this part of the menu is where you can change and amend many of your other Nintendo Switch privacy settings. While there aren't too many rules and regulations when it comes to deciding on your nickname, it is a great idea to avoid including any of your private information.
Your nickname must also abide by Nintendo's Community Guidelines. The Community Guidelines are a code of conduct that every player has to abide by for the safety of themselves and others. Breaking the Community Guidelines can result in you being banned from certain games or having your account suspended.
If you want to make sure your new nickname can be applied to your game as soon as possible, make sure to restart any games or applications you may have had open in the background while you were changing your nickname.
Once you have reset your game, your new nickname should be applied to all of your online games. And why stop there? If your creative nicknames are flowing, and you're finding it hard to choose just one, consider using one of your other top contenders to give your Nintendo Switch console itself a nickname.
Your Nintendo Switch Nickname Is Not Set in Stone
Whether you needed to change your nickname on your Nintendo Switch for privacy reasons or you just felt like a change, hopefully, this guide has helped you out on your quest to adopt a new online persona.
There is no limit to how often you can change your nickname on your Nintendo Switch, but, of course, being sensitive to others and retaining your safety online are all things you should keep in mind when choosing your Nintendo Switch nickname. The good news is, though, if you mess up, you can always change it again.
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