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

Your Genshin Impact username is the name other players see in-game. It is separate from your HoYoverse account email and password. To change it, you log into your HoYoverse account on the web, 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 log out and back in. The new name appears to other players the next time they see you in co-op, in the Spiral Abyss, or on the leaderboards. Your Adventure Rank, Primogems, characters, and weapons stay exactly the same.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your HoYoverse account at hoyoverse.com, not through the game itself, to change your username.
  • Your username can be 1 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want with no cooldown period or cost.
  • Changing your username does not affect your account security, progress, or anything you own in the game.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the web

Go to hoyoverse.com and click "Log In" in the top right corner. Enter the email address and password you use for Genshin Impact. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email.

Once you are logged in, look for your account icon or profile menu, usually in the top right corner. Click it and select "Account Settings" or "Account Center." On the Account Settings page, find the field labeled "Nickname" — this is your in-game username. Click the edit button next to it, type your new name, and click Save or Confirm. The change is live when ready.

If you cannot find the Nickname field, make sure you are on the Account Settings page and not the Profile page. The Nickname field is under basic account information, not under your profile picture or bio.

What characters and symbols you can use

Your username must be between 1 and 16 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, special characters like @, #, or !, or characters from other languages.

HoYoverse does not allow usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or content that violates their terms of service. If you try to save a username that breaks these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to choose a different one. The error message will tell you why the name was rejected.

Changing your username on mobile or console

You cannot change your username directly in the Genshin Impact app on your phone or console. You must use the HoYoverse website on a computer or mobile browser. Log in through hoyoverse.com, make the change in Account Settings, and the new name will appear in-game the next time you play.

If you are playing on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or mobile, the process is the same: go to the website, log in with your HoYoverse account, and update the Nickname field. Your console or phone does not need to be involved in the change itself.

Troubleshooting: username change did not work

If you changed your username on the website but it still shows the old name in-game, try closing the game completely and reopening it. Sometimes the client takes a few minutes to sync with the servers. If it still shows the old name after restarting, log out of your HoYoverse account in the game and log back in.

If the website rejected your username choice, check that it does not contain spaces, special characters, or characters from other languages. Make sure it is between 1 and 16 characters. If you are still stuck, you can contact HoYoverse support through the in-game feedback system or at support.hoyoverse.com, though they usually only help if your account has been hacked or compromised.

How your username differs from your account email

Your username is what other players see. Your email address is what you use to log in and is private to your account. You can change your username as many times as you want, but changing your email address is more involved and requires you to verify the new email before the change takes effect.

If someone knows your username, they cannot log into your account — they would need your email and password. Your username is public information that appears in co-op, on leaderboards, and in chat. Your email is secret and should never be shared.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. There is no cooldown or limit on how many times you can change your username. You can change it back to your old name whenever you want by going through the same process on the HoYoverse website.

Will changing my username affect my friends list or co-op history?

No. Your friends will still see you on their friends list, and your co-op history remains the same. The only thing that changes is the name that appears next to your character in-game.

What if someone else already has the username I want?

Genshin Impact allows multiple players to have the same username. You can use any name you want as long as it does not violate HoYoverse's terms of service. Two players can have the exact same username without conflict.

Do I need to change my password after changing my username?

No. Changing your username does not affect your account security or password. Your login credentials stay the same, and you do not need to do anything else to keep your account safe.