How to change display name in COD MW2

We all have a gamertag that we use in online games, and it’s basically the same everywhere. If you want to use a different display name in COD Modern Warfare 2, luckily the game allows you to change it. You can also switch to a different name if you’re fed up with your current one, but there’s a certain duration you need to wait until you can change it again. Here’s everything you need to know about the name change in MW2.

How to change name in COD Modern Warfare 2

• In the main menu, go to “Game Settings”.

• Then click “Account and Network”.
• Below it, find your “Activision Account”and click on the arrow icon next to it.
• You will now see your current COD MW2 display name and associated email address.
• Click the Change Display Name button.

• You will now see your current display name as well as the remaining tokens. Please note that you earn 1 Rename Token every 6 months. This means you can only change your display name once every 6 months, so choose wisely.
• Enter your preferred new MW2 name, confirm it, and here’s how to change your display name in COD Modern Warfare 2.
• Be sure to restart your device for the changes to take effect on your Activision account.

0 tokens left

If you see a notification that there are 0 tokens left, it means that you have already used the token to change your name. Unfortunately, you will have to stick with your current display name until the recovery period ends. After 6 months you can change it again.

That’s all for changing your display name. To learn more about the game, don’t miss our Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 guides.