Unable to change Game Center nickname for a child account on iPhone

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Unable to change Game Center nickname for a child account on iPhone

My daughter just got an iPhone. I set up her account for her and she is listed as 13 (which she is). She is wanting to change her name in Game Center but is not able to. Where you would normally press change nickname, it’s like blocked out. Not something you are allowed to click. She is currently listed as player with a bunch of numbers but doesn’t want that. Is she just not allowed to change it cause she is a child? On my phone I marked the change avatar and nickname as allow and that does not change anything.

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Original Title: game center nickname child

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 21, 2025 4:59 PM

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brbo

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Aug 23, 2025 12:13 AM in response to StarrySpider

Re: "Unable to change Game Center nickname for a child account on iPhone ..."

" ... Where you would normally press change nickname ..."

Wondering where you are trying: If this is not where ... try in Settings

Try Settings > Game Center > Game Center Profile > Edit Nickname

Else: If you haven't already: When signed in with the correct Apple (ID) account details:

Try tapping the current nickname and see if you can change it there.If so, Tap Done.

or

See if restarting the iPhone helps update any recent changes you made, (or may just restore order).

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Re: On my phone I marked the change avatar and nickname as allow and that does not change anything.

Good. Maybe also check in ScreenTime whether Account changes are allowed in "Privacy and Restrictions"

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