Change your username in Among Us through the main menu before joining a game

To change your Among Us username, open the game and look at the main menu. On the left side of the screen, you will see your current name displayed. Click on it directly, and a text box will appear where you can type a new name. Type what you want, then press Enter or click outside the box to save it. The next time you join a game, other players will see your new username.

The process is the same whether you play on PC, mobile, or console. Your username changes when ready for future games, but players in your current game will still see your old name until that game ends and a new one starts.

Key Takeaways

  • Click your current username on the main menu to open the text box and type a new one.
  • Your new username takes effect the next time you join a game, not during an active game.
  • Usernames can be up to 10 characters long and appear to all players in the lobby and during gameplay.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want with no restrictions or cooldown period.

Where to find your username on each platform

On PC (Steam or Epic Games), launch Among Us and look at the left side of the main menu. Your username appears in white text near the top. Click directly on the name to edit it.

On mobile (iOS or Android), open the app and tap your username at the top left of the main menu screen. A keyboard will appear so you can type your new name.

On Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox, navigate to the main menu and select your profile name. Use the controller to highlight the text box and enter your new username using the on-screen keyboard or controller buttons.

Rules and limits for Among Us usernames

Among Us allows usernames up to 10 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, and most special characters, though the game filters out certain symbols and profanity. If you try to use a blocked word or character, the game will not let you save the name and will ask you to choose something else.

There is no cooldown between username changes. You can change your name as often as you want without waiting or losing anything. The game does not track your old usernames or prevent you from reusing a name you had before.

What happens when you change your username mid-game

If you change your username while a game is running, the change does not take effect until that game ends. Players in your current lobby and game will continue to see your old name. Once you return to the main menu and join a new game, everyone will see your updated username.

This means you cannot use a username change to hide your identity during an active game or confuse other players about who you are. Your name stays the same for the entire duration of any game you are currently in.

Troubleshooting username changes that do not save

If you type a new username and it does not appear to save, the most common reason is that the name contains a blocked word or character. Among Us automatically filters profanity and certain symbols. Try removing any special characters or numbers and use only letters, then try again.

If the text box closes without saving and you see your old name still displayed, the game rejected your entry. This happens when the name is too long (over 10 characters), contains filtered content, or is blank. Type a shorter name with only standard letters and numbers and press Enter to confirm.

On mobile, make sure you tap outside the text box or press the return key on the keyboard to confirm your change. straightforward closing the keyboard without confirming will not save your new name.

How other players see your username

Your username appears above your character in the lobby before the game starts, during the game itself, and in the chat when you send messages. In the scoreboard and during voting, your name displays next to your role and status. All players in the game see the same username you set, and there is no way to hide it or show different names to different players.

If you want to play with a specific group of friends, you can coordinate usernames before joining a private room. Among Us does not have a friends list or account system, so your username is how other players recognize you across games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use spaces in my Among Us username?

Yes, spaces count as characters and work in usernames. A name like "Cool Player" uses 11 characters (including the space), so it would be too long. Keep your full name with spaces to 10 characters or fewer.

What happens if someone else uses the same username as me?

Among Us allows multiple players to have the same username. There is no uniqueness requirement, so two people can join the same game with identical names. This can cause confusion, so most players choose distinct usernames to stand out.

Can I change my username if I am in a private game with a password?

You can change your username at any time from the main menu, but the change will not show to other players until you leave the current game and rejoin. If you are in a private game, you would need to leave, change your name, and ask the host for the password again to rejoin.

Do I need to restart Among Us for my username change to take effect?

No, you do not need to restart the game. straightforward change your name in the main menu, then join a new game. Your new username will appear when ready to all players in the next game you start.

Can I use emoji or special symbols in my username?

Some special characters work, but Among Us filters out profanity and certain symbols. If you try to use a blocked character, the game will reject your entry and ask you to try again. Stick to letters, numbers, and common punctuation like hyphens or underscores.