Check the Profile Screen in the Game

The fastest way to find your username is to open Genshin Impact and look at your profile. Tap or click the character icon in the top-left corner of the screen (it looks like a small portrait), then select "Profile" from the menu that appears. Your username will be displayed at the top of the profile page, right above your Adventure Rank and World Level.

If you are on a mobile device, the character icon is in the upper left. On PC, it is also in the upper left corner of the HUD. On PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, press the menu button and navigate to your profile the same way. Your username is the name other players see when you join their worlds or when they search for you.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username appears at the top of your in-game profile, accessible from the character portrait icon in the top-left corner.
  • The name you see in your profile is the same name other players see when you join their worlds or they search for you.
  • If you changed your username recently, it may take a few minutes to update across all servers.
  • Your username is different from your HoYoverse account email — the username is what displays in-game.

Look at Your HoYoverse Account Settings

Your HoYoverse account (the login account that runs Genshin Impact) also stores your username. Go to the HoYoverse website and sign in with your email and password. Once logged in, click on your account icon in the top-right corner and select "Account Settings." Your username will be listed under "Basic Information."

This method works if you cannot launch the game or want to check your username from a computer without playing. The username shown here is the same one that displays in-game, so if they do not match, wait a few minutes for the servers to sync.

Check Your Friends List or Recent Players

If you have friends in Genshin Impact, you can see your own username by looking at how it appears in their friends list. Ask a friend to open their friends menu and find your name there — it will be spelled exactly as it appears to other players. You can also join a co-op domain or world and see your username displayed above your character when other players see you.

This method is useful if you are unsure whether a recent name change went through, since the friends list updates in real time and shows the name other players actually see.

What to Do If You Cannot Find Your Username

If your profile screen is blank or your username is not showing, try logging out and logging back in. Close the game completely and reopen it. If you are on mobile, force-close the app from your device settings and relaunch it. On PC, close the launcher entirely and restart it.

If the problem persists, check whether you are logged into the correct HoYoverse account. Some players have multiple accounts linked to different emails. Verify that the email you are using to log in is the one you created your Genshin Impact character on. If you still cannot see your username after these steps, contact HoYoverse support through their official website — they can confirm your account details and help you regain access.

Understanding Usernames vs. Character Names

Your username is the account-level name that other players see and search for. Your character name is the name of the main character you control in the game world. These are two different things. Your username is what matters when someone wants to add you as a friend or join your world — they search for your username, not your character name.

You can change your character name once every 30 days for free through the profile menu, but changing your username has different rules depending on your region and account age. Check the HoYoverse account settings to see whether a username change is available to you.

Why You Might Need Your Username

You need your username when someone wants to add you as a friend, when you want to join a co-op domain with other players, or when you are sharing your account details for support purposes. Your username is public — anyone in the game can see it and search for you. If you play with a group regularly, they will know your username and use it to invite you to their worlds.

Your username is also what appears on leaderboards and in-game events where player names are displayed. It is separate from your HoYoverse account password and email, so sharing your username with other players is safe — they cannot access your account with just the username.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username?

Username change availability depends on your region and how long you have had your account. New accounts may not be able to change their username for the first 30 days. Check your HoYoverse account settings to see whether the option is available to you. If it is, you can change it once, and then you may need to wait before changing it again.

Is my username the same across all servers?

Yes. Your username is tied to your HoYoverse account, not to a specific server. If you play on multiple servers (America, Europe, Asia, or Taiwan), your username is the same on all of them. Other players on any server will see the same username when you join their worlds.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Usernames are unique within the game. If someone else has already claimed a username, you cannot use it. You can only choose from usernames that are not yet taken. If you want to change your current username to something specific, check whether it is available in your account settings before you attempt the change.

Can other players see my email address?

No. Other players can only see your username and character name. Your email address, password, and other account details are private and visible only to you and HoYoverse support. Your username is the only account identifier that is public.