COD Mobile Name: Complete Setup, Change & Requirements Guide

Step-by-step name change starts with getting a rename card. First, check Inventory → Other category for free cards from events; if none, buy one in Store → Items for 500 COD Points or 1000 Credits. Next, open your profile by tapping your name in the top-left or going Profile → Edit Profile. Tap your current name to open the Change Display Name popup and enter a new name using 2-14 characters with only letters, numbers, and underscores. Tap OK or Confirm to apply; the name changes instantly and one rename card is consumed from your inventory.​

A rename card normally costs 500 COD Points in the in-game Store. In USD, this equals roughly 4–5 dollars depending on which CP bundle you buy and regional pricing. Smaller bundles like 80 CP at 0.99 USD require multiple purchases, while mid and large bundles reduce effective per-rename cost. As a free alternative, players can sometimes obtain rename cards via seasonal events, login bonuses, Battle Pass rewards, ranked rewards, or special promotions. On average, 1–2 free rename cards appear per three‑month season, but this varies with event design.

COD Mobile uses a multi-identifier system that separates identity from account uniqueness. The Display Name (nickname) is your changeable in-game name that other players see in lobbies, matches, leaderboards, friend lists, and chats. It can be changed using rename cards and does not need to be globally unique, so many players can share the same nickname like Ghost or Phantom. Your account is uniquely identified by a numeric UID/Player ID shown in your profile and sometimes under settings or payment pages. This ID never changes and is used for friend search, support tickets, and top-up verification, ensuring uniqueness even when names duplicate.

Yes, changing your COD Mobile name for free is possible but relies on limited-time opportunities. Free rename cards can be offered as rewards in seasonal events, milestone challenges, daily or weekly login streaks, Battle Pass tracks, or ranked rewards, and occasionally as part of holiday or anniversary promotions. Some guides also show how certain event paths or missions grant rename cards without any CP spending. The frequency is inconsistent, but players can reasonably expect around one to two free rename cards over a full ranked or seasonal cycle if they engage with events. Outside those windows, you must purchase rename cards with COD Points or Credits.​​

COD Mobile enforces a minimum and maximum length for nicknames to keep names readable on mobile screens. Community testing shows a lower bound of 2 characters and an upper bound around 14 characters before the game rejects the name or truncates it in interfaces. Letters A–Z (upper and lower case), digits 0–9, and the underscore character are valid, while spaces and most special symbols such as hyphens, periods, and at signs are blocked. For best visibility, aim for 6–10 characters, especially if you plan to use a 2–5 letter clan tag in front like [TAG]Name on small screens.​​

Name change failures usually trace back to a few common issues. If you lack a rename card in your Inventory → Other tab, the game will not let you confirm a new name until you purchase one with COD Points or Credits. Invalid formatting, such as names shorter than 2 characters, longer than the allowed maximum, or containing forbidden symbols, will also cause errors. COD Mobile blocks offensive or policy-violating names, sometimes forcing a generic placeholder name that then requires another rename card. Network instability or outdated game versions can break the rename flow, so checking your connection, updating the app, or restarting can help. If the account has prior enforcement actions or a persistent bug, contacting Activision Support with your UID/Player ID is the final step.​​