How to Change Your Activision Name in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019): A Step-by-Step Guide

Your Activision ID is your identity in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, but the random numbers attached to it (like enricofairme#5913545) can feel impersonal. This guide walks you through changing your Activision name and hiding those unwanted numbers for a cleaner in-game experience.

Step 1: Change Your Activision ID

What You Need:

• A web browser (mobile or desktop).
• Your Activision account login details.

Steps to Update Your Name:

1. Visit Activision’s Official Website
   Go to Activision’s Account Page and log in.
2. Navigate to Basic Info
   • Click your profile icon (top-right corner).
   • Select BASIC INFO from the menu.
3. Edit Your Activision ID
   • Scroll to the Activision ID field at the bottom.
   • Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next to your current name.
   • Enter your desired Display Name (e.g., enricofairme).
   • Save changes and confirm with your account password.

Important Notes:

• Your name must be unique. If taken, you’ll need to add numbers or symbols.
• Name changes are free but may have cooldown periods if updated recently.

Step 2: Hide Unique ID Numbers in-Game

If your Activision ID isn’t unique (e.g., enricofairme#1234), you can hide the numbers for other players’ names in multiplayer:

1. Launch Modern Warfare and go to Multiplayer.
2. Open Options > Account tab.
3. Toggle Display Unique ID Numbers to Off.

What This Does:

• Removes #numbers from other players’ names on your screen.
• Your ID will still show numbers to others unless you claim a unique name.

FAQ: Common Questions

Q: Can I remove numbers from my Activision ID completely?
A: Yes—only if your chosen name is unique. Otherwise, numbers stay.

Q: How often can I change my Activision ID?
A: Activision allows one free change every 6 months.

Q: Will changing my ID affect my progress or friends list?
A: No—your stats, unlocks, and friends list remain intact.

Q: Does this change apply to other Call of Duty games?
A: Yes—your Activision ID is linked to all COD titles (e.g., Warzone, Cold War).

Looking to master other aspects of Modern Warfare? Dive into our Fog of War guide to dominate map control, explore our complete list of all perks to optimize your loadout, or follow our step-by-step guide on changing weapon camos to customize your arsenal’s appearance. Level up your gameplay with these essential resources!

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