Change your username through the main menu before you play
To change your Among Us username, open the game, tap the settings icon (gear symbol) in the upper right corner of the main menu, then select your current name at the top of the settings screen. Type your new username — up to 10 characters — and tap outside the text box or press confirm. The change takes effect when ready and will show to other players in your next game.
The process is the same whether you play on mobile (iOS or Android) or on PC through Steam. You do not need to restart the game or create a new account. Your cosmetics, hats, and pets stay with your account regardless of what name you choose.
Key Takeaways
- Open Among Us, tap the settings gear in the upper right of the main menu, and select your current name to edit it.
- Usernames can be up to 10 characters long and update when ready across all platforms where you play.
- Changing your name does not affect your cosmetics, account progress, or any items you own.
- If you cannot find the settings icon, make sure you are on the main menu before the game starts, not in a lobby or active game.
Where to find the settings icon on each platform
On mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, or Android phone), the settings gear appears in the top right corner of the screen when you are on the main menu — the screen you see before you join or create a room. It is a small gray icon. Tap it once to open the full settings menu.
On PC through Steam, the settings gear is in the same location: the upper right corner of the main menu window. The icon is slightly larger on PC but in the exact same spot. If you do not see it, close the game completely and reopen it to make sure you are viewing the main menu and not a lobby screen.
What happens if your new name contains special characters or spaces
Among Us accepts letters, numbers, and most punctuation marks in usernames. Spaces are allowed and count toward your 10-character limit. If you try to use a character the game does not support, the text box will straightforward not let you type it — you will not get an error message, the character just will not appear.
Keep in mind that other players see your username exactly as you type it, including spaces and punctuation. If you want your name to be readable in the chat and lobby screens, avoid extremely long strings of symbols or characters that might not display clearly on smaller phone screens.
Changing your name in an active game or lobby
You cannot change your username while you are in a lobby waiting for a game to start or while a game is in progress. You must return to the main menu first. If you are already in a lobby, tap the back button or the X button to leave the room, then access settings from the main menu.
Once you change your name on the main menu and return to a lobby, your new name will appear to all other players in that room. Players who were in a previous game with you will see the name change the next time you play together.
If your name change does not appear to other players
If you changed your name but other players still see your old username, close the game completely and reopen it. This forces the game to sync your account information with the servers. On mobile, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or use your app switcher) to close Among Us entirely, then tap the app icon to reopen it.
On PC, close the Steam window completely, wait a few seconds, and reopen Steam and Among Us. If the name still does not update after a full restart, check that you are signed into the same account you used before. Among Us ties your username to your account, so if you are logged into a different account, you will see a different name.
Choosing a username that will not get you reported
Among Us has a report system that other players can use if they think your username violates the game's code of conduct. Avoid usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or sexual content. The game's moderation team reviews reports, and repeated violations can result in a temporary or permanent ban from online play.
Usernames that impersonate other players or pretend to be official Among Us staff can also trigger reports. Keep your name something you would be comfortable seeing in a screenshot or video. If you receive a warning or ban related to your username, you can change it when ready and the new name will take effect the next time you play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username back to what it was before?
Yes. There is no limit to how many times you can change your username. You can switch back and forth between names as often as you want by returning to the settings menu and editing the name field again.
Do I need an account to change my username?
No. Among Us lets you play and change your name without creating an account. However, if you want your progress and cosmetics to follow you across devices, you should link your game to an account through the settings menu.
What happens to my old username after I change it?
Your old username becomes available for other players to use. Among Us does not reserve old usernames, so someone else could choose the same name you had before. If you want to keep a name reserved, you would need to stay logged in and keep using it.
Can I use emoji in my username?
It depends on your device and the emoji. Some emoji display correctly in Among Us usernames on mobile and PC, while others may not show up or may display as blank squares. Test an emoji by typing it in the name field — if it appears in the preview, other players will see it.
Why does my new username show as my old name in the chat log?
Messages you sent before changing your name will still display under your old username in the chat history. Only new messages sent after the name change will show your new username. The chat log does not update retroactively.