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How to Change Your Nickname (User Name)

Nintendo DS

In this article, you'll learn how to change your system nickname.

Complete these steps

  1. Remove all games from the Nintendo DS.
  2. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button.
  3. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message appears.
  4. When the main menu appears, tap the stylus on the Settings Menu Panel icon at the bottom middle part of the screen.

    Settings Menu Panel icon

  5. Tap the User icon.

    User icon

  6. Tap the Nickname icon.

    Nickname icon

  7. A keyboard will appear. Tap the letters to spell the nickname you wish to use. Tap Cancel if you wish to undo the changes or Confirm if you wish to enter the nickname.
  8. Wait for the confirmation message to disappear, then tap Go Back, then Quit, then Yes to exit. The unit will shut down automatically to save the settings.

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