Change Your Username in the Game Settings

Open Among Us on your phone and tap the settings icon — a gear symbol in the top right corner of the main menu. Scroll down until you see the "Name" field. Tap it, delete your current username, type your new one, and tap outside the field or press the checkmark to save. The change takes effect when ready in your next game.

Your new username appears to other players in the lobby and during gameplay. If you are in the middle of a game when you change it, you will see the old name until that round ends and you return to the menu. The game does not require you to restart the app or reconnect to make the change stick.

Key Takeaways

  • The name field is in settings, accessible from the main menu gear icon in the top right corner.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want with no restrictions or cooldown period.
  • The new name shows to other players when ready in the next lobby you join.
  • Among Us does not link your username to an account — it is purely a display name for that device.

What Happens to Your Old Username

Among Us does not save a history of usernames you have used. Once you change your name, the old one is gone from your profile. Other players who saw you under your previous username will not see any connection to your new one — they will treat you as a different player unless you tell them it is you.

This means you can change your username before every game if you want, and no one will know you are the same person unless you mention it. There is no "account" in the traditional sense; your username is just what displays on that device.

Character Limits and Special Characters

Among Us allows usernames up to 10 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, and spaces. The game does not allow most special characters like @, #, !, or — if you try to use them, the game will not let you save the name.

If you paste a username from somewhere else and it contains characters the game does not accept, you will see an error message. Delete the problematic characters and try again with only letters, numbers, and spaces.

Why Your Username Might Not Change

If you changed your name but it still shows the old one in the lobby, close the app completely and reopen it. This forces the game to reload your settings. On Android, swipe up from the bottom and close Among Us in the recent apps menu. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom edge to open the app switcher, find Among Us, and swipe it up.

If the name still does not update after reopening, try changing it again. Occasionally the game does not register the first attempt. Make sure you are tapping outside the text field or pressing the checkmark to confirm the change — just typing and leaving the settings menu is not enough.

Changing Your Username on Different Devices

Each device has its own separate Among Us installation. If you play on your phone and also on a tablet, changing your username on the phone does not change it on the tablet. You have to go into settings on each device and change the name separately.

The same applies if you reinstall the game on the same phone. A fresh install starts with the default name "crewmate" again, and you have to set your preferred username in settings once more. The game does not sync usernames across devices or store them in the cloud.

Avoiding Common Username Mistakes

Keep your username something you are comfortable with other players seeing. Among Us is played with strangers in public lobbies, so avoid usernames that include personal information like your real name, age, or location. The game has a reporting system, and offensive or inappropriate usernames can get you reported by other players.

If you want to use the same username across multiple devices, you have to manually type it into settings on each one. There is no sync feature, so write down your preferred name or keep it straightforward enough to remember. Spaces count toward the 10-character limit, so "Player One" takes up 10 characters and leaves no room for anything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same username as another player?

Yes. Among Us does not prevent duplicate usernames, so multiple players can have the same name. This can make it confusing in a game with several players using identical names. If you want a unique identity, pick something less common.

Do I need to be online to change my username?

No. You can change your username in settings without an internet connection. The change saves locally on your device. You only need internet when you actually join a game lobby.

Will changing my username affect my cosmetics or stats?

No. Your skins, hats, and pets stay with your device regardless of what username you use. Among Us does not track stats or rank, so there is nothing to lose by changing your name.

Can I change my username during a game?

You can change it in settings while a game is running, but other players will not see the new name until the round ends and you return to the menu. The old username displays throughout that game.

What if I forget what my current username is?

Open settings and look at the name field — that is your current username. There is no way to see a history of past names you have used.