Check your profile inside the game first

Your Genshin Impact username is visible in the game itself without logging into any website. Open Genshin Impact, tap the profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen (it looks like a small circle with your character), and your username appears at the top of the menu that opens. This is the name other players see when you join their worlds or they join yours.

If you are on PC, the profile icon is in the same location. On mobile (iOS or Android), swipe from the left edge of the screen to open the menu, then tap your profile icon. The username displays when ready below your Adventure Rank and World Level.

Key Takeaways

  • Your in-game username is visible by opening your profile menu inside Genshin Impact — no website login required.
  • The profile icon is in the top-left corner on PC and console, or accessible by swiping from the left edge on mobile.
  • If you cannot remember your username, check your email for the account creation confirmation from HoYoverse (the company that makes Genshin Impact).
  • Your username and your HoYoverse account email are different things — the username is what you chose in-game, the email is what you use to log in.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days by going to your HoYoverse account settings online.

Find your username through your HoYoverse account

If you cannot open the game or do not remember your username, log into your HoYoverse account at hoyoverse.com. Click "Log In" in the top-right corner and enter the email address and password you use for Genshin Impact. Once you are logged in, click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.

On the Account page, look for the section labeled "Game Account" or "Linked Accounts." Your Genshin Impact username appears here next to the server you play on (North America, Europe, Asia, or China). This is the same username that displays in-game.

Check your email if you have lost access to your account

When you first created your Genshin Impact account, HoYoverse sent a confirmation email to the address you registered with. Search your email inbox (including spam and promotions folders) for messages from HoYoverse or miHoYo. The subject line usually says something like "Welcome to Genshin Impact" or "Account Confirmation."

This email contains your registered email address and sometimes a reference to your username, though it may not display the full username. If you cannot find the original confirmation email, you can still recover your account by going to hoyoverse.com, clicking "Log In," and then clicking "Forgot Password?" to reset your login credentials.

Understand the difference between username and account email

Many players confuse their Genshin Impact username with the email address they use to log in. These are two separate things. Your username is the display name you chose when you created your account — this is what other players see. Your account email is the email address you registered with HoYoverse — this is what you type into the login screen.

You can change your username once every 30 days through your HoYoverse account settings, but changing your email address requires more steps and may involve contacting HoYoverse support. Your username is purely cosmetic and does not affect how you log in or play the game.

Change your username if you want a different one

To change your username, log into your HoYoverse account at hoyoverse.com, go to Account settings, and look for "Change Nickname" or "Change Username." Enter your new username (it must be between 2 and 16 characters) and confirm the change. The new username takes effect when ready in-game.

HoYoverse allows you to change your username once every 30 days. If you have already changed it recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again. There is no cost to change your username, and it does not affect your progress, items, or characters.

What to do if you cannot find your username anywhere

If you have lost access to your email, cannot log into your HoYoverse account, or cannot remember any of your login information, contact HoYoverse support directly. Go to support.hoyoverse.com, select Genshin Impact from the game list, and choose "Account Issues" as your problem type. You can submit a ticket describing your situation, and a support agent will help you recover your account.

Have ready any information you remember: the email address you think you used, the server you played on, your Adventure Rank, or any character names you had. The more details you provide, the faster support can verify your account and help you regain access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my username the same on all servers?

No. If you have accounts on multiple servers (North America, Europe, Asia, or China), each account can have a different username. When you log into your HoYoverse account, you will see all your linked accounts listed separately, each with its own username.

Can other players see my username?

Yes. Your username is visible to any player you interact with in-game — when you join their world, they join yours, or you appear on their friends list. It is a public display name, not private information.

What if I forgot my HoYoverse password?

Go to hoyoverse.com, click "Log In," and then click "Forgot Password?" Enter the email address associated with your account. HoYoverse will send a password reset link to that email. Click the link and create a new password.

Can I use a username that is already taken?

No. Usernames must be unique within each server. If the username you want is already taken, you will see an error message when you try to set it. Try a variation with numbers or different spelling.

Does changing my username affect my friends list or saved data?

No. Your friends will still see you on their friends list, and all your characters, items, and progress remain exactly the same. Only your display name changes.