Is it possible to switch sides in Ingress

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I chose to play as Enlightened, but it appears that nearly all of the portals in a nearby city are already controlled by Enlightened. In order to get experience I need to hack enemy portals, not friendly ones.

Due to this, I was wondering if it is possible to switch sides in Ingress, from Enlightened to Resistance and vice versa? If it is possible, are there any side effects to doing so?

Best Answer

Yes, but you have to contact Google and it takes about a month or two to complete. Google/Ingress will only allow one switch per player, apparently human approval must be involved in the process somewhere.

I switched factions because I didn't realize that the Rebels represented Luddites which I find philosophically annoying, it took many weeks for Ingress Support to finally change it.

Your account get's largely if not totally reset.

Here's the link to the help center where you can change it: Ingress Support

From the Help Center on changing accounts:

If a faction change application is accepted, that player’s Portals, Resonators or other items obtained will be lost, and the player will be returned to Level 1, 0AP. If one of your teammates changes allegiances, you may see NIAOPSDAEMONX destroying entities. Do not be alarmed, all traitor activity must be wiped. Some of your related entities may be destroyed in the process, but it is for your own good and the security of your faction.

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