You can change your username once every 30 days through the account settings menu

Genshin Impact stores your username separately from your login email or phone number. To change it, you log into your account through the game's settings, find the account management section, and use the username change tool. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you play on PC, mobile, or console.

The catch: you can only change your username once per month. If you change it today, the next change won't be available for 30 days. There's no cost, and the change takes effect when ready in-game and on the Hoyoverse website.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Genshin Impact, go to Settings, then Account, then select Change Nickname to enter your new username.
  • Your new username must be between 1 and 16 characters and cannot contain spaces or special characters except underscores and hyphens.
  • The change happens right away, but you can only make one username change every 30 days.
  • Your username is what other players see in-game; it is separate from your Hoyoverse account email or password.

Step-by-step: changing your username in-game

Start the game and log in. Once you're on the main screen with your character visible, tap or click the settings icon — it looks like a gear and is usually in the top right corner of the screen.

In the Settings menu, find the Account tab. Click or tap it. You'll see several options including Change Nickname, Change Password, and other account settings. Select Change Nickname.

A text box will appear with your current username highlighted. Delete it and type your new username. You'll see a character counter showing how many characters you've used (the limit is 16). Once you're happy with the new name, click the Confirm button. The game will ask you to confirm once more — select yes, and your username updates when ready.

Rules for your new username

Genshin Impact has specific rules about what characters you can use. Your username must be 1 to 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, underscores, and hyphens. You cannot use spaces, periods, commas, or other special characters.

The game will not let you use a username that's already taken by another player, so if you get an error message saying the name is unavailable, try adding a number or underscore to make it unique. Usernames are not case-sensitive, meaning "JamesRod" and "jamesrod" are treated as the same name.

Avoid usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or explicit content — Hoyoverse can force you to change your name if it violates their community guidelines, and repeated violations can result in account restrictions.

What happens if you change your username on the Hoyoverse website instead

You can also change your username by logging into your Hoyoverse account on the web. Go to hoyoverse.com, sign in, and navigate to Account Settings. Look for the Profile or Nickname section and follow the same process. The change syncs to the game within a few minutes.

Whether you change it in-game or on the website, the 30-day cooldown applies to both. If you change your username in-game today, you won't be able to change it again on the website until 30 days have passed.

The 30-day waiting period explained

After you change your username, a timer starts. For the next 30 days, the Change Nickname option will be grayed out or will show a countdown telling you when you can change it again. This limit exists to prevent spam and to keep the game's username database stable.

The 30 days is measured from the exact time you made the change, not from the calendar day. If you change your username on March 15 at 3 p.m., you can change it again on April 14 at 3 p.m.

Troubleshooting: why the change button might not work

If the Change Nickname option is grayed out or disabled, you've likely already changed your username within the last 30 days. Check the countdown timer next to the option to see when you'll be able to change it again.

If you see an error message saying the username is unavailable, someone else has already claimed that name. Try adding numbers, underscores, or hyphens to make it unique. If the game says your username contains invalid characters, check that you're not using spaces, periods, or symbols other than underscores and hyphens.

If you're still logged out after changing your username, log out completely and log back in. Your new username should appear in the game. If it doesn't show up after 10 minutes, restart the game client.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username affect my progress or adventure rank?

No. Your username is purely cosmetic — it's what other players see when they look at your profile or encounter you in co-op. Your adventure rank, level, weapons, artifacts, and all progress remain exactly the same.

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

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days between changes. If you changed your username and regret it, you can change it back to the old name once the cooldown expires, as long as nobody else has claimed that name in the meantime.

What's the difference between my username and my Hoyoverse account name?

Your username (or nickname) is what appears in-game and on your profile. Your Hoyoverse account name is your login email or phone number — the credential you use to sign in. Changing your username does not change your login information.

Does my username have to be unique across all servers?

Yes. Genshin Impact uses one global username pool, so your name must be unique across all regions and servers worldwide. If someone on the Asia server has already claimed "Traveler123", you can't use it on the America or Europe server either.

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

No. Only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens are allowed. The game will reject any other special characters, including @, #, $, %, and spaces.