To change your name in Identity V, you need an ID Card: open your profile, tap your current name, use the ID Card when prompted, type the new name and confirm. ID Cards come from the shop, from events, or from the newcomer path, so do not start the rename until you actually have one and your new spelling is final.
Identity V is NetEase’s 1v4 asymmetric horror game, and your display name appears everywhere — lobby, chat, rankings and post-match screens. Because a rename costs a limited item, most players plan the new name first with a tool like our stylish nickname maker, then rename once, correctly.
What You Need Before You Rename
An ID Card
The ID Card is the rename item. Check your inventory first. If you do not have one, look in the in-game shop, check current event rewards, and — for new accounts — check the newcomer path tasks, which have historically included rename help for beginners. Availability can change with updates, so check what your current version of the game shows rather than relying on an old screenshot.
A Final, Checked Name
Write the exact spelling, capitalisation and symbols down before you open the rename screen. Test symbols in our symbol library and name decorator so you can copy-paste instead of typing decorated letters by hand, which is where most typos happen.
Step-by-Step: Changing Your Name
First, open the game and go to your profile from the main manor screen. Second, tap your current display name or the edit option beside it. Third, when the game asks for an ID Card, confirm you want to use it. Fourth, clear the field completely, paste or type your new name, and read it back slowly — letter by letter — including any symbols at the edges. Finally, confirm. Your new name should appear on your profile straight away; if it does not, restart the game once before trying anything else.
Why a Rename Gets Rejected
The most common reasons are a name that is already taken, a name that is too long, and a name containing a blocked word or unsupported symbol. Identity V runs a filter, and decorated names are popular precisely because they look good — but a fancy symbol that works in a chat app may be rejected in game. If you are rejected, simplify: remove one symbol at a time, shorten the core word, and try again. Never assume a symbol list from another game will pass here.
Need a name that is more likely to pass? Start from the clean examples in our best Identity V names with symbols guide or the softer spellings in aesthetic Identity V names. For a completely fresh base word, use the random nickname generator.
Tips Before You Spend the Card
Check how the name looks in lowercase and in your chosen font, say it out loud to catch awkward readings, and ask a friend if they can read it at a glance — teammates need to call your name quickly. Avoid naming yourself after a single character you might stop maining next season. And keep a screenshot of your old name and player ID in case you ever need support. Find all of these tools again from the homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is changing your name in Identity V free?
Not normally. Renaming uses an ID Card, which you obtain from the shop, events or the newcomer path. If an event is offering one for free, claim it before it expires.
Why was my new name rejected?
It was likely already taken, too long, or it contained a blocked word or unsupported symbol. Simplify the decoration and shorten the name, then try again.
Can I change my name back afterwards?
Only by using another ID Card, and only if your old name is still available. That is why checking the new spelling carefully before confirming matters so much.
Does a name change affect my rank or friends?
No. Your account, rank, skins and friends stay the same. Only the display name changes, and friends will see the new name on their lists.
