Where to find your username in the game

Your Apex Legends username appears in the top-left corner of your screen during gameplay, just below your character's health bar. It shows exactly as other players see it — the name you log in with or chose when you created your account. If you are in a match, pause the game and look at the upper left; your username is displayed there alongside your legend's name.

The easiest place to check your username without playing is the main menu. Launch Apex Legends and look at the top-right corner of the screen before you enter a match. Your account name appears there next to your level and rank. This is the fastest way to confirm your username if you have not played in a while or are unsure which name you are using.

Checking your username on the EA App or Steam

If you play on PC, your username is tied to your EA account (whether you launch through the EA App or Steam). Open the EA App, select your profile icon in the top-right corner, and click "View Profile." Your username is listed under your account name. This is the official record of what you are known as in Apex Legends.

Steam players can also find this information by opening Steam, clicking their profile name in the top-right, selecting "Profile," and then looking for "Apex Legends" in their game library. Right-click Apex Legends and select "View Profile" to see your linked EA account details, including your username.

Finding your username on console (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)

On PlayStation, start Apex Legends and go to the main menu. Your username appears in the top-right corner of the screen. You can also check your PlayStation Network profile directly: go to your profile settings on your console, select "Profile," and look for any linked EA account information.

Xbox players should launch Apex Legends and check the top-right corner of the main menu screen, where the username is displayed. You can also verify this by going to your Xbox profile settings, selecting "Account," and checking for any linked EA or Apex Legends account information.

Nintendo Switch players will see their username in the top-right corner of the Apex Legends main menu. Because Switch accounts can be linked to an EA account, you can also check the EA App on a computer or phone using the same EA account credentials to confirm your username there.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Apex Legends username appears in the top-left corner during gameplay and in the top-right corner of the main menu.
  • On PC, you can verify your username by opening your EA App profile or checking your Steam account's linked EA information.
  • Console players (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) see their username in the top-right corner of the main menu screen.
  • Your username is the same across all platforms if your accounts are linked to the same EA account.

What to do if you cannot find your username

If you do not see your username displayed in the usual places, you may not be logged into the correct account. Log out of Apex Legends completely, then log back in and check the main menu again. On PC, make sure you are logged into the correct EA account in the EA App or Steam.

If you have multiple accounts or have not played in a long time, you might be looking at a different profile than you expected. Check which email address is linked to your account by going to your EA account settings on the EA website. This will show you which account you are actually using to play Apex Legends.

Viewing other players' usernames

During a match, you can see your teammates' usernames at the top of the screen in the squad display. Enemy usernames appear when they damage you, when you damage them, or when they are near you. After a match ends, the scoreboard shows all players' usernames from that game.

In the lobby before a match starts, you can see the usernames of players in your squad and nearby squads. Hover over or select a player's name to see additional information like their level and rank. This is useful if you want to remember someone's name to add them as a friend later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my username the same as my EA account name?

Not always. Your EA account name is what you use to log in, but your Apex Legends username is what displays in the game. You can change your Apex Legends username separately from your EA account name. Check the main menu of Apex Legends to see your in-game username specifically.

Can I see my username if I am not currently playing?

Yes. Log into the EA App on a computer or phone, go to your profile, and your username is listed there. You can also check by launching Apex Legends and looking at the main menu without entering a match.

Why does my username look different to other players?

It should not. Your username appears the same to everyone. If someone tells you they see a different name, they may be confused about which player you are, or there may be a display glitch. Restart the game to refresh the display.

What if I forgot my EA account password and cannot log in?

Go to the EA account website and select "Forgot your password?" Enter your email address, and EA will send you a reset link. Once you reset your password, you can log back into Apex Legends and see your username on the main menu.