Can you change your username on Pokemon showdown?

Question

If yes, then how? This is on a new account like, made only yesterday

Answer 1

Yes, you can change your username. However, your ELO and GXE for all ladders will reset, meaning you have to start from scratch. How to change: Click on your username on the right side, then choose "Change Name". Then enter the new name you want.

Comments

I tried this before asking so there is no way to change username and keep your elo?

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There's no way to keep your ELO and change username. Your old account's ELO will remain, but in new one you have to start from 1000.

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I see. Honestly, they should rename that to 'add another account' or something. It's kinda misleading

Answer 2

Go to any chat room and type /nick and then it will prompt you to change your username, if it doesn't work, log out and enter a new username and make a new account.

Comments

If I make a new account then that means that the elo on my first account will be lost?

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I think Swastik's answer explains that but that is true as this isn't the original account anymore, is a new one, but teams don't reset

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Yeah. True, team will remain tho.