Change your username in the game settings, not in your device settings

To change your Among Us username on mobile, open the game, tap the settings icon (the gear symbol in the top right), scroll down to find "Name," and type your new username into that field. The change takes effect when ready in your next game. You do not need to restart the app or your phone.

The username you set in Among Us is separate from your device username or any account login. If you play on multiple devices, each device stores its own username independently — changing it on your phone does not change it on a tablet or computer.

Among Us does not require you to create an account or log in to play, so there is no central profile to update. The name you enter in settings is purely local to that installation of the game.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Among Us, tap the settings gear icon in the top right corner, find the "Name" field, and type your new username.
  • Your new username appears to other players in the next game you join, not retroactively in past games.
  • If you play on multiple devices, you must change the username separately on each one.
  • Among Us usernames have no character limit, but very long names may display oddly on smaller screens during gameplay.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want with no cooldown or restriction.

What happens to your old username after you change it

Other players will see your new username the moment you join a new game. Past games you played under your old name stay recorded under that old name in the game history, but you will not see that history in the app — Among Us does not store a personal game log for mobile players.

If you were in the middle of a game when you changed your name, you will still appear under your old name in that active game. The change only applies to games you join after the change is saved.

Why your username might not be changing

If you type a new name in the settings but it does not appear in your next game, close the app completely and reopen it. This forces the app to reload your settings. On Android, swipe the app away in your recent apps menu; on iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close it fully.

If the name field in settings appears grayed out or will not let you type, restart your phone and try again. This is rare but can happen if the app is running into a permissions issue with your device.

Check that you are actually tapping the "Name" field and not another setting. The settings menu includes options for sound, graphics, and language — make sure you are in the right place before assuming the change did not work.

Character limits and special characters in usernames

Among Us has no official character limit for usernames on mobile, but names longer than about 15 characters may get cut off or wrap awkwardly when displayed above your character during gameplay. Other players can still see your full name in the lobby before the game starts.

You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks in your username. Symbols like emoji, accented letters, and special characters usually work, though the game may display them differently depending on the player's device and language settings.

Changing your username does not affect your cosmetics or game progress

Your hat, skin, pet, and visor choices stay the same when you change your name. These cosmetics are tied to your device, not to your username, so switching names does not reset them or make you lose anything you have unlocked.

If you purchased cosmetics with real money, they remain on that device. If you uninstall and reinstall Among Us on the same phone, your cosmetics stay. If you move to a different device, you will need to purchase them again or use the free cosmetics available to all players.

Changing your username on different platforms

If you play Among Us on both mobile and computer, each platform has its own separate username setting. Changing your name on your phone does not change it on Steam or on a web browser version. You must go into settings on each platform individually and update the name there.

The same applies if you play on multiple phones or tablets. Each device is treated as a separate installation, so you can have different usernames on each one if you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same username as another player?

Yes. Among Us usernames are not unique — many players can have the same name at the same time. The game identifies you by your device, not by your username, so duplicate names do not cause problems. Other players will see your name in the lobby, but the game itself tracks you separately.

What if I want to go back to my old username?

Go back into settings, tap the "Name" field, clear it, and type your old username. There is no history of past usernames and no way to "undo" a change, but you can type any name you want at any time.

Does changing my username affect my rank or stats?

Among Us mobile does not track ranks or personal statistics in the way some other games do. Your username change has no effect on how the game works or how you are matched with other players.

Can I use a blank username or spaces only?

The game will let you save a blank name or a name made only of spaces, but other players will see you as unnamed or with an invisible name in the lobby. Most players use at least one visible character so others can identify them.

Why do I see different usernames for the same player across games?

Players can change their username whenever they want with no restriction. Someone you played with last week might have a completely different name this week. There is no way to track a player across name changes unless you remember their cosmetics or play style.