You can change your Genshin Impact username through your HoYoverse account settings, and the process takes about five minutes

Your Genshin Impact username is separate from your HoYoverse account name. The username is what other players see in-game when you join their worlds or they join yours. To change it, you log into your HoYoverse account online, find the account settings page, and update the nickname field. The change takes effect when ready in-game.

You do not need to restart the game or wait for a server reset. Once you save the new name in your account settings, it appears to other players the next time they see your profile or encounter you in their world.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your HoYoverse account at hoyoverse.com, not through the game itself, to change your username.
  • Navigate to Account Settings, then Account Information, and update the Nickname field with your new name.
  • Your new username appears in-game when ready after you save it, with no restart required.
  • Usernames can be 1 to 16 characters and cannot contain certain symbols or spaces.
  • You can change your username as often as you want with no cooldown timer or cost.

Step-by-step process to update your username

Start by opening a web browser and going to hoyoverse.com. Click the Login button in the top right corner. Enter the email address or phone number tied to your Genshin Impact account, then your password. If you use two-factor authentication, complete that step when prompted.

Once you are logged in, look for your account icon or profile menu, usually in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select Account Settings. On the Account Settings page, find the Account Information section. You should see a field labeled Nickname — this is your in-game username. Click the edit icon next to it, clear the current name, and type your new username. Click Save or Confirm to explore the change.

The new name takes effect when ready. You do not need to close and reopen Genshin Impact. Other players will see your new username the next time they view your profile or encounter you in their world.

Username rules and what characters you can use

Your Genshin Impact username must be between 1 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores. Spaces and most special characters like hyphens, periods, or symbols are not allowed.

The system will reject a name if it contains banned words or phrases. If you try to save a name and see an error message, the system flagged it as inappropriate. Try a different combination. There is no official list of banned words, so if your first choice is rejected, try removing numbers or changing a letter and try again.

Your username is different from your HoYoverse account name (the email or phone number you use to log in). Changing your in-game username does not change how you log into the game or any other HoYoverse service.

Changing your username on different platforms

The process is the same whether you play Genshin Impact on PC, mobile, PlayStation, or any other platform. You change your username through the HoYoverse website, not through the game itself or through your console settings. Once you update it on the website, it changes everywhere you play.

If you play on multiple platforms with the same HoYoverse account (for example, PC and mobile), you have one username across all of them. Changing it on the website updates it on every platform at once.

What happens if your desired username is already taken

If you try to save a username and the system tells you it is already in use, you will need to choose a different name. There is no way to reserve a username or claim one that another player is using. Try adding numbers to the end of your preferred name, or use underscores to separate words.

Usernames are not case-sensitive, so "Traveler" and "traveler" are treated as the same name. If you want a name that is very close to an existing one, you may need to be creative with numbers or underscores.

Troubleshooting common username change problems

If you log into the HoYoverse website but do not see the Nickname field, make sure you are in Account Settings and not a different menu. Some regions or account types may have slightly different layouts, but Account Information is always the section you need. If the field is grayed out or you cannot click it, try logging out and logging back in.

If your new username does not appear in-game after you save it, wait a few minutes and restart Genshin Impact. In rare cases, the change takes a few minutes to sync across HoYoverse's servers. If it still does not appear after restarting, log back into the website and confirm the change was saved — sometimes the page does not refresh properly.

If you see an error message when trying to save, the name either contains a banned word, uses characters that are not allowed, or is already taken by another player. Read the error message carefully — it usually tells you which rule the name breaks. Try a different username and submit again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes. There is no cooldown or limit on how often you can change your username. If you change your mind, log back into the HoYoverse website, go to Account Settings, and update the Nickname field again. You can use any previous username again unless another player has claimed it in the meantime.

Does changing my username affect my adventure rank or progress?

No. Your username is purely cosmetic. Changing it does not affect your level, characters, items, or any game progress. Other players straightforward see a different name when they encounter you, but your account and everything in it stays exactly the same.

What if I forgot my HoYoverse password and cannot log into the website?

Click the Forgot Password link on the HoYoverse login page. Enter your email address or phone number, and HoYoverse will send you a password reset link. Follow the link in your email to create a new password, then log in and change your username as normal.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my username?

No. Only letters, numbers, and underscores are allowed. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and symbols like @, #, !, or $ will cause the system to reject your username. If you want to separate words, use underscores instead — for example, "Traveler_of_Teyvat" instead of "Traveler of Teyvat".