Change your username before or after you start playing

You can change your Among Us username at any time — before you create an account, after you've played your first game, or years later. The process takes less than a minute and doesn't affect your game progress, cosmetics, or friend list. Your old username disappears when ready once you save the new one.

Where you change it depends on whether you're playing on mobile (iPhone or Android) or on a computer. The steps are slightly different, but both routes are straightforward and don't require you to restart the game or log out.

Key Takeaways

  • On mobile, open Among Us, tap the gear icon in the top right, and type your new name in the "Name" field under settings.
  • On computer (Steam or Epic Games), click the settings gear icon in the main menu and change your name in the same "Name" field.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready in the lobby and in all future games you join.
  • Changing your username does not delete your account, erase your cosmetics, or affect your friends list.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want with no cooldown period or restrictions.

Changing your username on iPhone or Android

Open the Among Us app and wait for the main menu to load. In the top right corner, you'll see a gear icon — tap it to open settings. Look for the field labeled "Name" near the top of the settings screen. Tap that field, delete your current name, and type your new username. The game saves automatically, so you don't need to press a button or confirm the change.

Close the settings menu by tapping outside it or pressing the back button. Your new name appears in the lobby when ready. If you're already in a game, you'll see the change reflected the next time you join a lobby or start a new round.

Changing your username on Windows or Mac (Steam or Epic Games)

Launch Among Us and wait for the main menu to appear. Click the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to open settings. Find the "Name" field and click on it. Delete your old username and type your new one. The change saves automatically when you close the settings menu.

If you're using Epic Games instead of Steam, the process is identical — the settings menu looks the same and the "Name" field is in the same location. You don't need to restart the game for the change to take effect.

What happens to your old username

Once you change your username, the old one is no longer associated with your account. Other players won't see it in chat history or in past game records. If someone was looking for you by your old name, they won't find it — they would need to search for your new username or have you in their friends list to locate you.

Your cosmetics, game statistics, and friend list all stay with your account. Changing your name is purely cosmetic and doesn't reset or alter anything else about your profile.

Usernames that won't work

Among Us filters out certain words and phrases. If you try to save a username that contains profanity or slurs, the game will reject it and ask you to choose a different name. The filter is automatic — you'll get an error message when ready when you try to save, so you'll know right away if your chosen name isn't allowed.

There's no official list of banned words, but the filter is designed to keep the game's lobbies civil. If your username is rejected, try removing any words that might be considered offensive or inappropriate for a general audience.

Changing your username if you play on multiple devices

If you play Among Us on both your phone and your computer, you have two separate accounts unless you've linked them. Changing the username on your phone won't change it on your computer — you'll need to go into settings on each device separately and update the name on both.

To use the same username across devices, you would need to create a linked account through the game's account system, but Among Us does not currently offer account linking for cross-device play. For now, you manage each device's username independently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use special characters or emojis in my username?

Among Us accepts most special characters and emojis in usernames. You can use hearts, stars, arrows, and other symbols. The game's filter will only reject your name if it contains profanity or slurs, not because of the character type itself.

Will my friends still see me if I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list doesn't depend on your username — it's tied to your account. When you change your name, everyone on your friends list will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in games?

Your new username appears when ready in the lobby after you save it. If you're already in a game, it will show your new name when you rejoin a lobby or start the next round.

Is there a limit to how many times I can change my username?

No. You can change your username as many times as you want with no waiting period or restrictions. There's no cooldown between changes.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Among Us allows multiple players to have the same username. You can use any name you want, even if another player is already using it. Usernames are not unique in Among Us — they're just display names in the lobby.