Why can t child accounts change online ID

Q: Can you change your online ID on PS4 child?

Online IDs cant be changed for child accounts.

My son wants to change his PSN name. When we login to the Account Management site with HIS account, the option exists to change it, but doesn't let us:

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How do I change my online ID PS4?

Your online ID can't be changed.

Currently, this feature is unavailable for children.

Fine, sure. But when I login to my main parent account (yes, he is a subaccount) I don't have the option to edit it.

Is it tucked away somewhere else or are we just SOL? Makes me hate the "convenience" of family accounts...

How to change your PSN online ID

Learn how to change your online ID on PlayStation™Network (PSN), and what to do if you experience issues with an online ID change.

What is an online ID?

An online ID is a unique display name used to identify you on PSN. You can check your current online ID by visiting your profile on your console or PlayStation®App.

Before changing your online ID, there are some things to consider:

If you experience technical issues, you can revert back to your original online ID for free. Reverting should resolve most issues caused by an online ID change.
It may take some time for games, applications and services to update to your new online ID. In some cases it can take up to a week for the change to register.
PS4 games may experience issues after an online ID change. A list of PS4 games tested with the online ID change feature can be found here*.
If your new online ID violates our Terms of Service, it will be changed to temp-xxxxx. You can change it to a new online ID using the steps below.
PS3, PS Vita and PS/TV games and apps do not support the online ID change feature.
Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.

*Some games which have no known issues identified on the list may still experience issues if you change your online ID.

Will it cost me to change my online ID?

You can change your online ID as many times as you want. The first time is free. A charge applies for additional changes. PlayStation®Plus members receive a 50% discount for changes to their online IDs but membership is not required to make changes.

How to change your PSN online ID

Web browser: change online ID

Sign in to Account Management and select PSN Profile from the sidebar.
Select Edit next to your current online ID.
Enter a new online ID and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the change.
After you complete the change process, you’re signed out of all devices.

PS5™ console: change online ID

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Profile > Online ID.
Create your new online ID.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the change.
After you complete the change process, you’re signed out of all devices.

PS4™ console: change online ID

Go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > Profile > Online ID.
Create your new online ID.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the change.
After you complete the change process, you’re signed out of all devices.

How to display your previous online ID

When selecting your new online ID you have the option to display your previous online ID on your profile for 30 days. You must select this option during the change process.

How to fix issues after changing your online ID

If you are having technical issues after an online ID change, reverting back to a previous online ID should resolve most issues (but it may not fix all issues) and it’s free. To revert to your previous online ID, see the guide below.

If your online ID changes without your permission, please attempt to recover your account by following the guide below.

What happens if I don’t finish the change online ID process?

A temporary hold is placed on your new online ID after you select Confirm. Your new online ID is reserved for 24 hours. To claim your new online ID permanently, you’ll need to complete the process within the 24-hour period.

How to resolve issues after changing your PSN online ID

Find out how to resolve technical issues, such as lost data or hidden trophies, caused by a PlayStation™Network online ID change.

When changing your online ID

Please consider the following:

PS4 games may experience issues after an online ID change. A list of PS4 games tested with the online ID change feature can be found here.*
Your new online ID must comply with our Terms of Service, including the Community Code of Conduct.
PS3, PS Vita and PS/TV games and apps do not support the online ID change feature.
If you experience technical issues, you can revert back to your original online ID for free. Reverting to your previous online ID should resolve most issues caused by the ID change.
Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.

*Some games that have no known issues identified on the list may still experience issues if you change your online ID.

Issues after changing your online ID

When changing an online ID you may experience issues with some games, such as lost game progress. If you are experiencing issues after an online ID change, please contact PlayStation Support to change back to your previous online ID.

Changing back to your previous online ID is free and should resolve most issues. However, this may not fix all issues (for example, you may not recover lost content, progress, and functionality). We recommend that if you want to change back to a previous online ID, do so as soon as possible, because it may affect content, game progress and functionality associated with your new online ID.

Changed online ID is now Temp-xxxxxx

If you find that your new online ID is now Temp-xxxxxx, this change was caused by a report from another player and an investigation by moderation staff, with a finding that your online ID has breached the PSN Terms of Service. Please see the Community Code of Conduct page below for more details.

You can revert to your previous online ID, as long as it does not breach PSN Terms of Service. To revert to your previous online ID, contact PlayStation Support.

Original online ID is now Temp-xxxxxx

Your original online ID has been reported as inappropriate. This type of online ID change can't be reverted. You can change your online ID from Temp-xxxxxx by following the guide below. If you find that you are having data-loss issues, please contact PlayStation Support.

Unwanted online ID change

If you find that your online ID has changed, or that you can't sign in to your account, please attempt to change your account and email passwords, and see the compromised-account guide below.

Online ID hasn’t updated

It may take time for some applications or services to update to your new online ID. In some cases it can take up to a week. If your new online ID is not appearing after a week, please contact PlayStation Support.

Can you change your online ID on PS4 child?

Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.

Why can't I change my PS4 online ID?

One of the main reasons you cannot change your Playstation Network ID is if PSN's servers are down. Since all your account data are stored on their servers, you can't access or change anything if PSN is down. To confirm this, you can visit Playstation's official page, where you can view the status of their services.

How do I change my kids PSN account?

Sign in as the family manager and go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls > Family Management. Select the adult family member. Select Remove from Your Family. Removing a family member who is a parent or guardian also removes their ability to set parental controls.