When first starting up Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, you'll be able to enter your real name (shown only to you), and you can also pick a Code Name - but do Code Names really matter that much?

Code Names in Wizards Unite are basically usernames. Once a name has been picked, it cannot be used by anyone else.

Who Can See Code Names in Harry Potter Wizards Unite

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When playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, there are certain areas of the map that nearby players will be able to see your Code Name on the map. Anyone who sends or receives a friend request with you will also be able to see your Code Name as an identifier - and can track your recent exploits on the Friends tab.

See Also: How to Find and Share Friend Codes

When interacting with Inns, players can also place Dark Detectors (aka Lures) to reveal more objects of interest on the map. Any player who places a lure onto the Amplifier will have their Code Name displayed.

When interacting with Fortresses to raid and take on challenges, your Code Name (and also Profession) will be displayed in the lobby when other players are joining. They will also see your Code Name for the entire portion of the challenge.

Niantic has cautioned players to consider the impact their chosen Code Names - as unlike most games, you'll may often be able to meet other players face to face when seeing their Code Name in the game. Choose responsibly!

How to Change Your Name

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While you can change your real name that you provide to the Ministry ID (the one that characters in the game refer to you by) by editing the name in the Ministry ID, your Code Name is tied to your active account.