Change your username through the main menu
Open Among Us and tap the settings icon (the gear symbol) in the upper right corner of the main menu. Look for the field that shows your current username — it's usually near the top of the settings screen. Tap that field to select it, delete the old name, and type your new username. The game saves the change automatically when you close the settings menu.
Your new username appears the next time you join a game. Other players will see it when ready in the lobby and during gameplay. If you're playing on mobile (iOS or Android), the process is identical — just use your keyboard to type the new name instead of a controller.
On PC, the same settings menu works the same way. If you're using a keyboard, you can usually clear the old text with Ctrl+A and then Delete before typing the new name. The change takes effect right away without requiring you to restart the game.
Key Takeaways
- Your username changes through the settings menu (gear icon) on the main screen, not through account settings or a website.
- The game saves your new username automatically — you do not need to confirm it or restart Among Us.
- Other players see your new username in the next game you join, even if they saw your old name before.
- You can change your username as many times as you want, and there is no limit to how often you do it.
What happens to your old username
When you change your username, the old one disappears completely. Players who knew you by your old name will only see the new one going forward. Among Us does not keep a history of past usernames, so there is no way for other players to look up what you used to be called.
If you change your username and then change it back to the original, the game treats it as a brand-new name. You are not "reclaiming" anything — you are just typing the same letters again. This matters only if you are worried about other players recognizing you after a name change, because they cannot.
Username rules and restrictions
Among Us allows most characters in usernames, but a few restrictions exist. You cannot use certain symbols or extremely long strings of text — if you try to type something the game will not accept, it straightforward will not let you save it. The game will not tell you exactly why, but usually it is because the name is too long (more than around 10 to 15 characters) or contains a character the system cannot display.
Usernames are not case-sensitive, so "Player" and "player" are treated as the same name. The game does not prevent you from using the same username as someone else, so multiple players can have identical names in the same lobby. This can make it confusing during games, but Among Us does not stop it from happening.
Changing your username on different platforms
The steps are the same whether you play on Android, iOS, or PC — open settings, tap the username field, and type the new name. The only difference is how you type: on mobile you use your phone's keyboard, and on PC you use your computer keyboard. The settings menu looks slightly different depending on your device, but the username field is always in the same general area near the top.
If you play Among Us on multiple devices (for example, on your phone and your computer), each device has its own separate username. Changing the name on your phone does not change it on your PC. You have to go into settings on each device and change the username separately if you want them to match.
If your username will not change
If you type a new username but it does not appear to save, close the settings menu and open it again to check. Sometimes the display does not update when ready, but the name was saved. If you rejoin a game and still see your old username, try closing Among Us completely and opening it again.
If the username field is greyed out or will not let you type in it, restart the game. On rare occasions a glitch can lock the settings menu. Closing and reopening Among Us almost always fixes this. If you are still stuck after restarting, try uninstalling and reinstalling the game — this is a last resort, but it clears out any corrupted settings files that might be causing the problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?
Spaces work fine in usernames. Most special characters like hyphens and underscores work too, but some symbols the game cannot display will be rejected. If you try to save a name and nothing happens, the character you used is not allowed — try removing it and using a letter or number instead.
Will my friends still recognize me if I change my username?
Your friends will see your new username in the lobby and during games, so they will know it is you if you tell them the new name. If you change your name without telling anyone, they might not realize it is you until you speak up in the chat or they ask who you are.
Can I change my username back to something I used before?
Yes. Among Us does not prevent you from reusing old usernames. You can change your name to anything you want, as many times as you want, and there is no penalty for going back to a name you used in the past.
Does changing my username affect my stats or game history?
Among Us does not track individual player stats or keep a permanent game history tied to your username. Your username is just what other players see — changing it does not affect anything about your account or past games.
What if someone else is using the username I want?
Among Us allows multiple players to have the same username at the same time. If you want a name that someone else is using, you can still use it — the game will not stop you. Both of you can have the identical name in the same lobby, which can cause confusion but is not against the rules.