<p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5fd410139cf1420018d2f03c-2400/GettyImages-1125029306 1.jpg" border="0" alt="Gamers at computers" data-mce-source="Jens Schlueter/Getty Images" data-mce-caption="Participants sit at a computer monitor to play a video game at the 2019 DreamHack video gaming festival on February 15, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>Blizzard's Battle.net gaming service is a popular platform for purchasing and playing Blizzard's extensive library of games. Because it includes multiplayer gaming and social features like chats, you can choose a gamer tagwhich Blizzard calls a BattleTagso you can be found and identified online.</p><p>Your BattleTag is unique, so you don't have to worry about other gamers having the same name. Blizzard allows you to change this tag once for free. After that, you're <a href="https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/battle-tag-name-change">charged a change fee</a>, which is currently $10 per BattleTag change. </p><h2>Blizzard's BattleTag naming rules</h2><p>Blizzard gives you a lot of freedom when creating your name, but you'll need to follow these conventions when changing your BattleTag:</p><ul><li>It must be between 3-12 characters long.</li><li>It can't start with a number, but numbers are allowed.</li><li>You can't use any spaces or special symbols.</li><li>It also needs to follow Blizzard's online code of conduct, which prohibits rude or offensive language. </li></ul><p>Here's how to change your BattleTag for free or at cost.</p><h2>How to change your Battle.net name on a computer</h2><p><strong>1.</strong> Open the <a href="https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/'ref=battle.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blizzard website</a> in a web browser. </p><p><strong>2.</strong> At the top right of the page, click "My Account" and log in with your Battle.net credentials if necessary.</p><p><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5fd41470e00bce00188bb03e-2400/How to change your Battlenet name-1.jpg" border="0" alt="How to change your Battle.net name 1" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="If you're not already logged in, click My Account and choose to log in."></p><p><strong>3.</strong> Click your BattleTag at the top right of the page. </p><p><strong>4.</strong> In the dropdown menu, select "Account Settings."</p><p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5fd414ce9cf1420018d2f03e-2218/HowtochangeyourBattlenetname-2.jpg" border="0" alt="How_to_change_your_Battle_net_name 2" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Go to your account settings."></p><p><strong>5.</strong> In the navigation pane on the left, choose "Account Details."</p><p><strong>6.</strong> In the BattleTag section of the main page, click "Update." </p><p><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5fd4150f9cf1420018d2f03f-2400/HowtochangeyourBattlenetname-3.jpg" border="0" alt="How_to_change_your_Battle_net_name 3" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Click to update your BattleTag."></p><p><strong>7.</strong> Enter your new BattleTag and click "Change Your BattleTag." </p><p><strong>8.</strong> If this is your first time changing your BattleTag, the change will appear immediately. </p><p><strong>9.</strong> If you've already changed your name at least once in the past, you will now need to buy a new BattleTag to proceed. </p><p><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5fd41532e00bce00188bb03f-2247/How to change your Battlenet name-4.jpg" border="0" alt="How to change your Battle.net name 4" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Enter your new BattleTag, making sure it follows Blizzard's naming rules."></p><h2>Related coverage from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-post-depth="100">Tech Reference</a>:</h2><ul><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-change-epic-games-name">How to change your Epic Games display name, so that people you play with can see you with a new title</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-change-twitch-username">How to change your Twitch username in 6 simple steps, and rebrand your streaming channel</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-change-nickname-on-discord">How to change your nickname on Discord for a particular server, or change your username for all servers</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-change-steam-username">How to change your Steam username in 4 simple steps, and delete all traces of what your username used to be</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-change-your-name-on-ps4">How to change the username on your PS4's PlayStation Network service in 2 ways</a></h3></li></ul><p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-gifts-for-gamers-xbox-playstation-2016-11#the-top-10-ps4-games-4'tht" >The best consoles, games, and accessories for the gamer on your list</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-change-battle-net-name#comments">Join the conversation about this story »</a></p> <p>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/red-wine-good-heart-health-benefits-healthy-cardiologist-2019-4">A cardiologist revealed the truth behind red wine's health benefits</a></p>
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