How To Change Your Activision ID - MakeUseOf

Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Warzone, and Black Ops Cold War all run on the same leveling system which is tied to your Activision ID. If you want to change your Activision ID display name, then you can do so in a number of simple ways.

What Is an Activision ID?

Activision ID is an account for Activision games that enables cross-progression in Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Warzone, Black Ops Cold War, and future entries to the franchise. They offer exclusive rewards and give you access to intel to improve your gameplay.

An Activision ID will have a display name of your choosing, followed by a string of randomly generated numbers. You will need to give the entire name and string of numbers to someone else if you want them to add you and vice versa.

Activision IDs allow you to be friends with someone through Call of Duty without adding them to your console-specific friends list. It also allows you to have a friends list that's in-game, which is useful if you and your friends are on separate game systems but want to win at Warzone together.

Changing the Activision ID Display Name

You can change your Activision ID display name on any of the three most recent Call of Duty games, or via the Activision website. You may change your name using a username change token once every six months and can carry up to two tokens at a time.

Method 1 - Changing Activision ID In-Game

1. Go to Settings on the Multiplayer home screen of Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Warzone, or Black Ops Cold War.
2. On the Account & Network tab, select Activision Account.
3. Choose Change Activision Display Name.
4. Enter your desired name and select Confirm.

Method 2 - Changing Activision ID Via the Website

1. Head to the Call of Duty profile webpage and sign in.
2. Select Basic Info from the left menu.
3. Select Edit to the right of the Activision ID section.
4. Enter your desired name and select Save.

Now You Know How to Change Your Activision ID

By following these steps, you should have been able to change your Activision ID display name. Now you don't need to be embarassed by the handle 12-year-old you chose!