A way to change my Display Name?

#6 - March 26, 2013, 12:50 p.m.

Emily Burrow.5283:

When I was first signing up to GW2 for the Betas, I was unfamiliar with the Display name system, that we would have an account name, and a display name. So I made the mistake of using my full name for my display name.

At first this didn’t bother me too much. But I became more and more uncomfortable with that fact that anyone could add me and know my full name. I know it’s not as bad as using say your email address, but if it is at all possible for me to change this to keep my identity to myself, that would really help me make up for my mistake.

Thanks for your time.

Yes we can help you. Please contact Support by filing a ticket through the “Ask a Question” tab on that linked page. They will be able to assist you. For tips on what information to provide in a ticket, please read this post and provide as much as possible to expedite the ticket.

#8 - March 26, 2013, 2:11 p.m.

We do not offer display names changes upon request. They are only offered if there is a potential problem, such as displaying one’s real name on the forums. (We consider that a privacy issue.)

Allowing players to change their display names carries with it potential risks to the community at large, and it is not something that is currently being worked on. This option may be offered in the future, it’s hard to predict. However, at the present time, we are happy that with today’s build a player may purchase a Name Change Contract through the Gem Store and change a character’s name.