How do I change my Apple Game Center name?

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If you want a different moniker on Game Center, just follow these few easy steps toward a new nickname.

How do I change my Apple Game Center name?

Your Game Center nickname is your public name that other players see. Changing it is simple, just head to Settings -> Game Center and tap on your nickname. Enter a new one and tap Done, that's all there is to it.

How do I change my Apple Game Center name?

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By Conner Carey Wed, 08/09/2017

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With iOS 10 on iPhone and iPad, the Game Center app we’re used to is gone. Apple ditched the app, but most Game Center features remain. Within apps, you can still sign into Game Center. It will track your score for the Leaderboards and take a tally of your in-game achievements. But without a designated app, how do you change your Game Center username? Here’s how.

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If you’re a big iPhone or iPad gamer, Game Center is the perfect all-encompassing network for game requests, friends, achievements, and more. If you’ve become a master at your favorite game, your username will appear on the game’s leaderboards.

How to Change Your Game Center Username

  • Open the Settings app

  • Tap Game Center.

  • Under Game Center Profile, tap your username.

  • Tap on your Nickname to edit it.

  • Tap Done to save your new username.

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Why is my Game Center name different?

If you're seeing a message each time you launch your game that isn't familiar, it is most likely your Apple Game Center nickname, this can easily be changed within your device Settings app. On the next screen you will be able to make changes where it says your nickname under Game Center Profile.

Can Game Center and Apple ID be different?

Yes. You can have as many AppleIDs as you wish, and you can use different ones for different Apple services (game center, the stores, iMessage, iCloud, facetime, these forums). However, note that anything purchased with your existing AppleID remains forever associated with that AppleID.

How do I change Game Center account on iPhone?

In the Game Center view, you will see the currently used Game Center Profile username in blue lettering. To deselect this profile, toggle the Game Center tab from green to white. Then select 'Not 'Your Game Center Account' Enter the Apple ID and Password of the Game Center Account you wish to use.

Does Apple Game Center give you a random name?

If you can't think of a name, you can choose one of the randomly generated suggestions. To personalize the picture that shows with your nickname, go back to Settings on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll to Game Center, then tap it.