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, and you will see your character name displayed there — that is your username. If you are logged in and playing, this is the fastest way to confirm what name other players see when they interact with you.

The username also shows up in your player card, which other players can view when they search for you or visit your world. To see your own player card, pause the game, select "Profile," and look at the name displayed at the top of that screen. This is the exact name that appears when someone adds you as a friend or visits your domain.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username displays in the top-left corner while you play and on your player card in the Profile menu.
  • The name you chose during account creation is your permanent username unless you pay to change it through the official shop.
  • If you cannot remember your username, check your email confirmation from account signup or log into your HoYoverse account on the web.
  • Usernames are visible to other players when they search for you or visit your world, so choose one you are comfortable sharing.
  • You can change your username once for free, and additional changes cost Primogems, the in-game currency.

Check your HoYoverse account online

If you cannot see the game right now, log into your HoYoverse account through a web browser. Go to hoyoverse.com, click "Log In" in the top right, and enter your email and password. Once you are logged in, click your profile icon in the upper right corner and select "Account Settings."

On the Account Settings page, look for the "Profile" or "Basic Information" section. Your username will be listed there. This method works whether you play on PC, mobile, or console, because your HoYoverse account is the same across all platforms.

Find your username in your email confirmation

When you first created your Genshin Impact account, HoYoverse sent you a confirmation email. Search your email inbox for messages from HoYoverse or miHoYo (the older company name). Look for the account creation confirmation — it will include your username in the message body.

If you cannot find the original confirmation, check your spam or promotions folder, as confirmation emails sometimes end up there. The email will have a subject line like "Account Created Successfully" or "Welcome to Genshin Impact." If you still cannot locate it, you can reset your password through the HoYoverse login page, which will send you a new email with account details.

Change your username if you want a different one

You can change your username once for free. To do this, log into your HoYoverse account on the web, go to Account Settings, and look for "Change Nickname" or "Change Username." Enter your new name and confirm the change. The new name takes effect when ready in-game.

If you want to change your username a second time or more, you will need to spend Primogems, which is the in-game currency you earn or purchase. The cost varies, but it is typically a small amount. You can find the option to change your username again in the same Account Settings menu, and it will show you the Primogem cost before you confirm.

What happens when you share your username

Your username is public. When another player searches for you in-game or visits your world, they see this name. You cannot hide it, and it appears on your player card for anyone to view. This is by design — it is how other players find and add you as a friend.

Because your username is visible to all players, choose a name you are comfortable sharing. You cannot make your profile private or restrict who sees your username, so treat it as public information from the moment you create it.

Troubleshooting if you still cannot find it

If you have tried the steps above and still cannot locate your username, the issue is usually that you are logged into the wrong account. Check which email address you used to create your Genshin Impact account — you may have multiple HoYoverse accounts if you signed up more than once. Log out completely and log back in with the correct email.

If you are certain you are using the right account but the username does not appear, try logging out of the game entirely and logging back in. Sometimes the display glitches temporarily. If the problem persists after that, you can contact HoYoverse support through the official website — they can confirm your username and help you regain access if you have forgotten your password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have the same username as another player?

No. Usernames are unique in Genshin Impact. If the name you want is already taken, you will need to choose a different one. You can try adding numbers or changing a letter to create a variation of the name you want.

Is my username the same as my HoYoverse account name?

Not necessarily. Your HoYoverse account has an account name (the email you use to log in), but your Genshin Impact username is separate. The username is what other players see in-game, while your account name is what you use to log into the HoYoverse website.

What if I want to change my username but I already used my free change?

You can change it again by spending Primogems. The cost is shown before you confirm the change. If you do not want to spend Primogems, you will need to keep your current username.

Do I need to change my username to play with friends?

No. Your friends can find and add you using your current username. You only need to change it if you want a different name — it is not required to play together or join co-op domains.