Marathon: How to Change Name (Redacted Fix)
If your name in Marathon shows up as Redacted or you simply want a new one, the change happens through your Bungie account settings. Bungie allows players a one time Bungie Name change, which also updates the name used in Marathon. Once the change is used, the name cannot be edited again unless Bungie support steps in.
Below is exactly how to change your Marathon name and what to do if the option does not work.
How Marathon Names Work
Marathon uses your Bungie Name instead of a separate in game username.
This means the name you see in Marathon is pulled directly from your Bungie account. The same name is also used across Bungie games and crossplay systems.
Every Bungie Name automatically includes a four digit number after the name. These numbers create a unique ID and cannot be changed.
How To Change Your Name In Marathon
To change your name in Marathon, you need to update your Bungie Name through Bungie.net.
Follow these steps.
Go to Bungie.net and log into your account
Click your profile icon in the top right corner
Open Settings from the dropdown menu
Select Identity Settings in the account menu
Enter your new Bungie Name in the name field
Click Save Settings to apply the change
Once saved, your new Bungie Name becomes your display name in Marathon.
Keep in mind this uses your one time name change token.
Important Name Change Rules
Bungie only allows one name change for most players.
After you save the new name, it cannot be changed again through the normal settings menu. Choosing your name carefully is important because you may be stuck with it for a long time.
Names must also follow Bungie community guidelines. If the system flags a name as inappropriate, it may automatically reset to Redacted with numbers.
What The Numbers After Your Name Mean
Every Bungie Name ends with a hashtag followed by four numbers.
These numbers act as a unique player ID used for crossplay across Bungie games. Multiple players can share the same name because the numbers separate their accounts.
The numbers are generated automatically and cannot be edited.
What To Do If Your Name Is Stuck As Redacted
Some players experienced a bug where their Bungie Name was replaced with Redacted.
If your account still shows Redacted, you may need to contact Bungie support to fix it.
The process involves submitting a request through Bungie Help.
How To Submit A Bungie Name Appeal
If the name bug did not fix itself, you can submit a request to Bungie support.
Follow these steps.
Log into Bungie.net or Bungie Help
Open the support appeal page
Select Bungie Name was changed from the restriction options
Fill out the support form with your account information
Submit the request and wait for Bungie to respond
Support may restore your previous name or allow another name change if the bug caused the issue.
Final Blurb
Changing your name in Marathon is simple once you know where to look. Because the game uses Bungie Names, the change happens through your Bungie account settings instead of inside the game itself. Most players can update their name once through the Bungie website, and the change immediately carries over to Marathon.
If your name was replaced with Redacted due to the earlier bug, submitting a Bungie support request is the best way to restore it.
FAQ
Can you change your name in Marathon
Yes. Your name in Marathon can be changed by updating your Bungie Name through Bungie.net account settings.
How many times can you change your Marathon name
Most players receive a single Bungie Name change. After it is used, the name cannot normally be changed again.
Why does my Marathon name have numbers
Bungie automatically adds four numbers after your name to create a unique crossplay ID for your account.
What does Redacted mean in Marathon
Redacted usually appears when a Bungie Name is flagged or when a bug replaces the original name. Submitting a Bungie support request can help restore the name.
