Where to find your username in the game

Your Apex Legends username appears in the top-left corner of your screen during gameplay, next to your character's health bar. If you are in the main menu before a match starts, look at the upper-left area — your name displays there as well. The easiest way to confirm it is to load into any game mode (Firing Range, Arenas, or Battle Royale) and glance at that corner when ready.

If you are not currently in a match, you can also find your username by opening the main menu and looking for your profile card. On PC, console, or mobile, this card typically shows your name, level, and rank. The name displayed there is exactly what other players see when they encounter you in matches or on your profile page.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Apex Legends username appears in the top-left corner of your screen during any match, next to your health bar.
  • You can view your username on your profile card in the main menu before you start playing.
  • The name shown in-game is the same name that appears on your player profile and in squad rosters.
  • If you cannot find your username in-game, check your platform's account settings to confirm which account is linked to Apex Legends.

Checking your profile card in the main menu

From the main menu, navigate to your profile section. On most platforms, this is a button or tab near the top of the screen labeled "Profile" or showing your account icon. Select it, and your profile card will display your current username, your level, your rank in ranked mode, and your total kills across all legends.

Your username on this card is permanent until you change it through the official process. This is the name that appears in squad rosters, on leaderboards, and in match history. If the name shown here is not what you expected, it may be because you are logged into a different account than you thought.

Finding your username on different platforms

On PC (Steam or Origin): Launch Apex Legends and look at the top-left corner during a match. Your Steam or Origin username may differ from your in-game Apex name — the one that matters for Apex is the one displayed in-game. You can also check your profile by clicking your account icon in the main menu.

On PlayStation or Xbox: Your Apex username is separate from your console account name. Load into a match and check the top-left corner, or open your profile card from the main menu. Your console's account name does not appear in Apex — only your Apex-specific username shows to other players.

On Nintendo Switch: The same rule applies. Your Switch account name is different from your Apex username. Launch a match and look at the top-left corner to see your actual Apex name. Your profile card in the main menu also displays it clearly.

On mobile (Apex Legends Mobile): Open the game and navigate to your profile from the main menu. Your username displays on your profile card. If you are playing on mobile and also on another platform, these accounts may have different usernames unless you linked them through your EA account.

What to do if you cannot find your username

If you are not seeing a username in the expected places, the most common reason is that you are logged into the wrong account. Check which account is currently active on your device. On console, verify which profile is signed in. On PC, confirm which Steam or Origin account is running Apex Legends. On mobile, check which EA account is linked to the app.

If you have multiple accounts across different platforms, each one has its own separate Apex username. Logging into a different account will show you a different name. If you are certain you are logged into the correct account but still cannot see your username, try restarting the game or checking your internet connection.

Understanding the difference between account names and usernames

Your Apex Legends username is not the same as your platform account name. If you play on PlayStation, your PSN account name is what you use to log into PlayStation Network, but your Apex username is what other players see in the game. The same applies to Steam, Origin, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile accounts.

When you first create an Apex account, you set your Apex username separately from your platform account. This is why you can have a PlayStation Network name like "Player12345" but an Apex username like "ShadowNova." Other players only see the Apex username, never your platform account name.

Confirming your username before changing it

Before you change your username, write down exactly what it is right now. Load into a match, take a screenshot of the top-left corner, or open your profile card and note the spelling and capitalization. This is important because the change process requires you to confirm your current username, and if you mistype it, the system will reject your request.

Pay attention to capital letters, numbers, and special characters. "ApexPlayer" is different from "apexplayer," and the system treats them as different names. Having the exact spelling in front of you prevents mistakes during the change process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see other players' usernames in the game?

Yes. During a match, you see the usernames of your teammates above their characters and in the squad roster. You also see enemy player names when you encounter them or when the kill feed displays their names. All usernames visible in-game are the official Apex usernames, not platform account names.

Is my Apex username the same across all platforms?

Not necessarily. If you have separate Apex accounts on different platforms (one on PlayStation, one on PC, for example), each account can have a different username. However, if you link multiple platforms to a single EA account, they will share the same username across all platforms.

What if I forgot my username?

Log into the account you think is yours and check the main menu profile card or load into a match. If you cannot access the account at all, visit the EA account website and sign in with your email address to see which Apex account is linked to it. Your username will display on your EA account profile page.

Does my username show up in match history?

Yes. Your Apex username appears in your match history, on leaderboards, and in any statistics tracked by the game. This is the name that gets recorded whenever you play, so it is the name you want to confirm before making any changes.