Where to find your username in the game

Your Genshin Impact username appears in the top-left corner of your screen during gameplay. Open the game, look at the upper left area where your character information displays, and you'll see your username listed there next to your Adventure Rank and level. This is the name other players see when you join their worlds or they join yours.

If you're in the middle of exploring or in combat, pause the game by pressing Esc (on PC) or the pause button on your platform. Your username will still be visible in that same top-left corner. The name you see there is exactly what you need if you're looking to share your username with friends or for account recovery purposes.

On mobile devices, the username display works the same way — look to the top-left of your screen and you'll find it in the same location as on PC or console. The positioning is consistent across all platforms so you always know where to look.

Checking your username through the HoYoverse account page

Your HoYoverse account (the login system behind Genshin Impact) stores your username separately from your in-game display name. To see what username is registered to your account, visit the HoYoverse website and log in with your email or phone number. Once logged in, go to your Account Settings.

In Account Settings, look for the section labeled "Account Information" or "Basic Information." Your registered username will appear there — this is the name tied to your actual account login, not necessarily the name that displays in-game. If you play on multiple platforms (PC, mobile, PlayStation), this username is the same across all of them because they all connect to the same HoYoverse account.

The HoYoverse website login username is what you enter when you first start the game or when you switch devices. It's the credential that ties all your progress together, regardless of which platform you're playing on.

Key Takeaways

  • Your in-game username displays in the top-left corner of your screen while playing, next to your Adventure Rank.
  • Your HoYoverse account username (used for login) is different from your in-game display name and can be found in Account Settings on the HoYoverse website.
  • The in-game name is what other players see; the HoYoverse username is what you use to log in to your account.
  • If you play on multiple platforms, your HoYoverse username remains the same across PC, mobile, and PlayStation because they all use the same account.

What to do if you can't remember your HoYoverse username

If you've forgotten the username you use to log in to HoYoverse, go to the HoYoverse login page and select "Forgot Password" or "Account Recovery." You'll be asked to enter the email address or phone number associated with your account. HoYoverse will send you a recovery link or code to that email or phone.

Once you've reset your password using that link, you can log back into your account and check your username in Account Settings. If you no longer have access to the email or phone number you registered with, HoYoverse has a separate account recovery process — you'll need to provide information about your account (like your character name, Adventure Rank, and server) to verify you own it.

The recovery process typically takes a few hours to a day, depending on how much information you can provide to confirm your identity. Keep your recovery email or phone number updated in your account settings to avoid this situation in the future.

Changing your in-game username

Your in-game display name can be changed through the Settings menu in Genshin Impact. Open the game, go to Settings (usually in the pause menu), and look for "Account" or "Profile" settings. You should see an option to edit your nickname or display name. Click on it and enter the new name you want other players to see.

Keep in mind that changing your in-game name does not change your HoYoverse login username — those are separate. Your login username stays the same, but the name visible to other players in the game world will update when ready after you save the change. Some servers may have restrictions on certain characters or words in usernames, so if your chosen name is rejected, try a different combination.

Why you might need your username

You'll need your username in several situations: when recovering a lost account, when contacting HoYoverse support about an issue, when setting up cross-platform play, or when sharing your account details with customer support. Having both your in-game display name and your HoYoverse login username on hand makes these processes faster.

If you're trying to find someone else's username to add them as a friend, you'll need their in-game display name (the one visible in-game), not their HoYoverse login username. You can search for players by their in-game name through the Friends menu in Genshin Impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my in-game username the same as my HoYoverse username?

No. Your HoYoverse username is what you use to log in to your account. Your in-game display name is what other players see in the game world. They are separate and can be different from each other.

Can I change my HoYoverse login username?

HoYoverse does not allow you to change your login username after account creation. If you need a different login name, you would need to create a new account. You can, however, change your in-game display name as many times as you want.

What if I see a different name in-game than what I registered?

You may have changed your in-game display name at some point. Check your Settings in-game to see your current display name, and check the HoYoverse website to see your registered login username. Both are correct — they're just used for different purposes.

Do I need my username to add friends?

You need the other player's in-game display name to add them as a friend. You can search for them by that name in the Friends menu. You do not need their HoYoverse login username to add them in-game.