Your username appears in the top-left corner of your screen during gameplay

The fastest way to see your Genshin Impact username is to open the game and look at the top-left corner of the screen. Your character name and Adventure Rank display there in white text. This is the name other players see when you join their worlds or they join yours.

If you are in the middle of combat or exploring and the interface is hidden, press Escape on PC or the menu button on console to bring up the pause menu. Your username and rank appear at the top of that menu as well. On mobile, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper left to see the same information.

This in-game name is different from your HoYoverse account username. The character name is what matters for co-op play, domains, and spiral abyss — anywhere other players interact with you directly.

Key Takeaways

  • Your character name displays in the top-left corner during gameplay and in the pause menu on all platforms.
  • The HoYoverse website shows your account username separately from your character name if you need to verify your login credentials.
  • You can change your character name once every 30 days through the in-game settings menu.
  • Other players see your character name in co-op, not your account username, so that is the name that matters for multiplayer.

Finding your account username on the HoYoverse website

Your HoYoverse account username is different from your character name and is used to log in. To find it, go to the HoYoverse website and log into your account. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.

On the Account page, look for the "Username" field under your profile information. This is the name you entered when you created your HoYoverse account, not the name you chose for your Genshin Impact character. If you have forgotten this username, you can also log in using the email address or phone number tied to your account instead.

Keep this account username separate from your character name. You use the account username to log into the HoYoverse launcher or website, but other players never see it — they only see your character name in-game.

Checking your username on PC and console

On PC, launch Genshin Impact through the HoYoverse launcher. Before you enter the game, your account username appears on the launcher's login screen. After you log in and enter the game world, your character name shows in the top-left corner instead.

On PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, your character name appears in the top-left corner just like on PC. These console versions do not display your HoYoverse account username in-game because you log in through your console account. If you need to find your HoYoverse account username on console, log into the HoYoverse website from a computer or phone using the same email or phone number you linked to your console account.

Finding your username on mobile

On iOS or Android, open Genshin Impact and tap the menu icon in the top-left corner. Your character name and Adventure Rank appear at the top of the menu screen. This is the name other players see when you play co-op.

If you logged in through your HoYoverse account on mobile, you can find your account username by opening a web browser, going to the HoYoverse website, and logging in with the same credentials. Your account username appears in your profile settings there.

Changing your character name if needed

You can change your character name once every 30 days. Open the game, go to the menu, and select "Settings." Look for the "Account" tab and find the option to change your character name. Enter your new name and confirm the change.

Your new character name takes effect when ready in-game and in co-op play. Other players will see the updated name the next time you join their world or they join yours. You cannot change your HoYoverse account username through the game — that change must be made on the HoYoverse website under Account settings.

Why your username matters for co-op and multiplayer

Your character name is what other players see when you join their domains, spiral abyss challenges, or open worlds. It is the name that appears in the co-op player list and in chat. This is why many players customize their character name to something they like — it is your public identity in the game.

Your HoYoverse account username, by contrast, is private. Only you and HoYoverse see it. It is used only for logging in and managing your account on the website. You do not need to share it with other players, and they cannot see it in-game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see other players' usernames in Genshin Impact?

You see other players' character names in co-op, domains, and the spiral abyss. You cannot see their HoYoverse account usernames — those are private. Character names are what appear in the player list and in chat.

What if I forgot my HoYoverse account username?

You can log into the HoYoverse website using the email address or phone number tied to your account instead of your username. Once logged in, your username appears in your Account settings. You can also contact HoYoverse support if you need help recovering your account.

Does changing my character name affect my account or progress?

No. Changing your character name is purely cosmetic and does not affect your account, Adventure Rank, or any of your game progress. You can change it once every 30 days without any penalty.

Is my character name the same across all servers?

Your character name is the same on all servers you play on — America, Europe, Asia, and Taiwan. If you have multiple accounts, each account has its own character name.