Where to find your username in-game

Your HoYoverse username appears in the top-left corner of your screen during gameplay. Open Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, or any other HoYoverse game and look at the player card — the username is displayed right there next to your adventure rank or level. This is the name other players see when you join their worlds or they join yours.

If you want to check it without launching the game, you can also view your username on your HoYoverse account page. Log into your account at hoyoverse.com, click your profile icon in the top-right corner, and select "Account". Your username will be listed under your profile information.

Key Takeaways

  • Your HoYoverse username is visible in the top-left corner of any HoYoverse game during gameplay, next to your adventure rank.
  • You can view your username without launching a game by logging into hoyoverse.com and opening your account settings.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the username is what you log in with, while the display name is what other players see.
  • If you forgot your username, you can recover it using the email or phone number linked to your HoYoverse account.

The difference between username and display name

HoYoverse accounts use two different names, and mixing them up is common. Your username is what you enter when you log in — it's tied to your account security and password. Your display name is what appears above your character in-game and what other players see when you interact with them.

You can change your display name as often as you want through the in-game settings, but your username stays the same. If you're trying to log into your account and you can't remember what you typed during registration, you need your username, not your display name.

Recovering a forgotten username

If you can't remember your HoYoverse username, go to hoyoverse.com and click "Log In". Below the login fields, select "Forgot Password?" or "Can't log in?". HoYoverse will ask you to enter the email address or phone number linked to your account.

After you verify your identity through email or SMS, HoYoverse will show you your username. You can then reset your password if needed. This process takes a few minutes and requires access to the email or phone number you used when you created the account.

Finding your username on the HoYoverse website

Log into hoyoverse.com with your account credentials. Once you're logged in, click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Your username will appear on the account overview page, usually near the top under your profile picture.

This method works even if you don't have any HoYoverse games installed. You can also use this page to update your email, phone number, or other account details. If you see a username you don't recognize, your account may have been compromised — change your password when ready and enable two-factor authentication.

Checking your username in Genshin Impact specifically

Launch Genshin Impact and look at the top-left corner of the screen. Your username appears next to your adventure rank and level. If you want to see more details, press Escape to open the menu, then select "Account" or "Settings". Your full account information, including your username, will be displayed there.

You can also check your username by opening the co-op menu and looking at your player card. The name shown there is your display name, but your actual username is visible in the top-left corner during normal gameplay.

What to do if you see an unfamiliar username

If you log into your HoYoverse account and see a username you don't recognize, your account may have been accessed by someone else. Change your password when ready by going to hoyoverse.com, clicking your profile icon, and selecting "Account Settings". Choose a strong password that you haven't used on other websites.

After changing your password, enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security. You can do this in the same Account Settings page by selecting "Security" and following the prompts to link your phone number or authenticator app. If you notice unauthorized purchases or changes to your games, contact HoYoverse support through their official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my HoYoverse username?

No, your HoYoverse username cannot be changed once your account is created. It's permanent and tied to your account login. You can change your in-game display name as many times as you want, but your actual username stays the same.

Is my username the same across all HoYoverse games?

Yes, your HoYoverse username is the same for every game under that account — Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and any other HoYoverse title. Your display name can be different in each game if you choose to change it.

What if I created my account with a third-party login like Google or Apple?

You still have a HoYoverse username, even if you signed up through Google, Apple, or another service. Log into hoyoverse.com using that same third-party method, then check your account page to see your username. If you want to log in directly with a username and password instead, you can link your email to your account in the security settings.

How do I find someone else's HoYoverse username?

You can see other players' display names in-game, but their actual usernames are private. If you need to contact another player, use their display name or player ID, which is visible on their player card. You cannot look up someone's login username through the game.