How to change your name in CS:GO

You are in a slump. You can’t hit your shots, enemies are dancing around your bullets and then one-tapping you. Something needs to change. Buying an expensive new skin looked good, but it didn’t change your rank. Maybe it’s time for a name change, maybe that will be enough to improve your score.

It’s easy to change your name in CS: GO. And you can do it as many times as you like. Your name is your personality in CS:GO, so choosing the right name might take a few tries. 

CS:GO players can change their profile name without even starting the game. Here’s how.

Once you log into Steam, go to the Friends tab on the top bar. You will then see an option to ‘Edit Profile Name/Avatar’. This is where you can make the necessary change.

CS:GO players can change their profile name in the General tab of the ‘Edit Profile Name/Avatar’ section. After changing your Profile name, scroll down and click save. Once you save your settings, the Steam client should display your new name. This is also the name that will pop up in the kill feed in a CS: GO match.

You can also change your name while in-game. You don't need to close the game in order to switch your profile name.

When you are in a game, press Shift+tab to open the Steam overlay. Once you are in the Steam overlay,, click on 'Friends and Chat'.

Click on your name in the friends list. It will show you the option to edit your profile name. Clicking this option will open the dialog box to change your name.

A player's name is often the only thing we remember in a game of CS:GO. If you are constantly killing a particular opponent, that player will remember your name and possibly negatively impact his next duel with you.

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CS:GO players should ensure they do not keep any vulgar names that might hurt sentiments. It is important to stay respectful of others’ feelings while choosing your new name. And that's how to change your name in CS:GO!

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