How to Change Your Name in Dota 2

Changing your in-game name in Dota 2 is linked to your Steam display name. Here’s how you can update it:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the Steam Client

• Launch the Steam application on your computer.

2. Access Your Profile Settings

• Click on your username located at the top of the Steam window.
• From the dropdown menu, select “View my profile.”

3. Edit Your Profile

• On your profile page, click the “Edit Profile” button.

4. Change Your Profile Name

• In the “General” section, you’ll find a field labeled “Profile Name.”
• Enter your new desired name in this field.

5. Save Changes

• Scroll down and click on the “Save” button at the bottom of the page.

6. Restart Dota 2

• Close Dota 2 if it’s currently running.
• Relaunch the game to see your new name displayed.

Things to Keep in Mind

• Global Change: Changing your Steam profile name will affect how your name appears in all Steam games, not just Dota 2.
• No Limits: You can change your Steam profile name as often as you like.
• Friend Recognition: Your friends may not recognize you immediately after a name change, so consider informing them.

Alternative: Using Dota 2’s In-Game Profile Name

Dota 2 also allows you to set a personalized name that differs from your Steam profile name.

How to Set It Up:

1. Open Dota 2:
   • Launch the game from your Steam library.
2. Access Your Profile:
   • Click on your username in the upper-left corner of the main menu.
3. Edit Profile Name:
   • Click the “Edit Profile” button.
   • Enter your desired name in the “Profile Name” field.
4. Save Changes:
   • Click “Save” to update your in-game name.

Note: This in-game name will appear only in certain areas and may not replace your Steam name in all instances within Dota 2.