Your username appears in three places within the Pokémon GO app

Your Pokémon GO username is visible in your player profile, which you can reach from the main game screen. Tap your avatar or the Poké Ball menu at the bottom center, then select your profile icon. The name displayed at the top of that screen is your username — the one other players see when you battle them or trade.

You can also see your username on the Trainer Card, which shows your level, badges, and statistics. This card appears when you open your profile or when another player views your profile after a battle or trade. The username is printed directly under your avatar image.

If you have linked your Pokémon GO account to a Pokémon Trainer Club account or a Google account, your username may also appear in the settings menu under "Linked Accounts." This is where you can verify which external account your game data is connected to.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username appears at the top of your player profile, accessible from the Poké Ball menu at the bottom of the main screen.
  • The Trainer Card, visible in your profile section, displays your username directly under your avatar.
  • If you linked your account to Google or Pokémon Trainer Club, you can see the connection in the settings menu under "Linked Accounts."
  • Your username is what other players see during battles, trades, and raids — not your real name or email address.

How to open your profile in Pokémon GO

From the main game map screen, tap the Poké Ball icon at the bottom center of your screen. A menu will appear with several options. Tap the silhouette icon (your avatar) in the top left corner of that menu. This opens your player profile page.

Once your profile is open, you will see your username displayed prominently at the top, along with your trainer level, total experience points, and other account information. Below that is your Trainer Card, which shows your badges and statistics. Your username is the same across all these sections.

Finding your username if you use a linked account

If you created your Pokémon GO account through Google or the Pokémon Trainer Club website, your game username is separate from your email address or Trainer Club username. The game generates a unique username for you during setup, and that is the name other players see.

To confirm which account your game is linked to, open the Poké Ball menu and tap the settings icon (gear symbol) in the top right. Scroll down to "Linked Accounts" and you will see whether your account is connected to Google, Pokémon Trainer Club, or Facebook. The username you use in the game itself is still found in your profile, not in these linked account settings.

What your username is used for

Your Pokémon GO username is displayed to other players when you battle them in Gym battles, participate in raids, or trade Pokémon. It is also visible on leaderboards during certain events and in your friend list if someone has added you as a friend.

Your username is not your real name, email address, or phone number. Niantic, the company that makes Pokémon GO, keeps those details private. Only your chosen username and avatar are visible to other players in the game.

Checking your username on different devices

If you play Pokémon GO on multiple devices — for example, on both a phone and a tablet — your username will be the same on all of them, as long as you are signed into the same account. Open your profile on each device using the same steps: Poké Ball menu, then your avatar icon.

If you see a different username on a different device, you are likely signed into a different Pokémon GO account. Check your linked accounts in settings to confirm which Google account or Pokémon Trainer Club account is connected to each game installation.

Why you might not see your username when ready

If you just created your account, the game may take a few minutes to display your username in your profile. Close the app completely and reopen it if the profile page appears blank or shows only your level.

If your profile still does not display your username after reopening the app, check your internet connection. Pokémon GO requires an active connection to load your account details. Once you have a stable connection, open your profile again and your username should appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Pokémon GO username the same as my Google account name?

No. Your Pokémon GO username is a separate name you chose or that the game assigned during account creation. Your Google account name or email is linked to your game account but is not visible to other players. Your Pokémon GO username is what appears in battles and trades.

Can I see other players' usernames?

Yes. When you battle another player at a Gym, raid with them, or trade with them, their username appears on your screen. You can also see usernames of players on your friends list and on event leaderboards. Usernames are public within the game.

What if I forgot my username?

Open your profile in the game using the Poké Ball menu and avatar icon. Your username is displayed at the top of your profile page. If you cannot access the game, you can also log into your Pokémon Trainer Club account or Google account on the Pokémon website to see which username is linked to that account.

Can two players have the same username?

No. Pokémon GO usernames are unique — no two players can have the exact same username. If you want to change your username, you will need to pick a name that no other player has claimed.