Check Your Profile Inside the Game

The fastest way to find your username is to open Genshin Impact and look at your profile. Tap 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 displays at the top of this screen, right above your Adventure Rank and world level.

If you are on a computer, the same icon sits in the top-left. Click it and choose "Profile" to see the same information. The username you see here is what other players will find when they search for you or when you join their worlds.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username appears at the top of your in-game profile, accessible from the character icon in the top-left corner on both mobile and PC.
  • The name you set during account creation is your username, and you can change it once every 30 days through the profile menu.
  • If you linked your account to HoYoverse (the company behind Genshin Impact), you can also see your username on the HoYoverse website by logging in.
  • Your username is different from your character names — the username is account-wide, while character names are individual to each character you create.

Change Your Username If You Need To

You can change your username once every 30 days. Open your profile the same way — tap the character icon and select "Profile" — then look for an "Edit Profile" or pencil icon button. Tap it, then select the username field and type a new one. The game will tell you if the name is already taken or contains forbidden words.

After you change your username, it takes effect when ready in-game. Other players will see your new name the next time they search for you or visit your world. If you change your mind within the 30-day window, you have to wait until the timer resets before you can change it again.

Find Your Username on the HoYoverse Website

If you cannot open the game right now, you can find your username by logging into the HoYoverse account website. Go to hoyoverse.com, click "Log In" in the top-right corner, and enter the email or phone number you used to create your account. Once you are logged in, click your profile icon (usually in the top-right), then select "Account Settings."

Your username appears on the Account Settings page under "Basic Information." This is the same username that shows in-game, so if you see it here, you know exactly what other players will find when they search for you.

Understand the Difference Between Username and Character Names

Your username is the account-wide name that identifies you to other players. It is what appears when someone searches for you to add as a friend or when you join their world. You set this name when you first create your account, and you can change it once per month.

Character names are different — these are the names of the individual characters you create and play in the game. You can have multiple characters with different names, but they all belong to the same account with the same username. When another player visits your world, they see your username, not your character names.

What to Do If You Forgot Your Account Details

If you cannot remember the email or phone number you used to create your account, go to hoyoverse.com and click "Log In." Select "Trouble logging in?" at the bottom of the login box. HoYoverse will ask you to verify your identity using the email or phone number associated with your account, or by answering security questions you set up when you registered.

Once you verify your identity, you can reset your password and log back in. After that, you can access your profile and see your username. If you still cannot remember any of your account information, contact HoYoverse support through their website — they can help you recover your account if you can provide proof that you own it.

Find Your Username When Playing on Different Devices

Your username is the same no matter which device you play on — PC, mobile, or console. If you linked your account to HoYoverse, you can log in from any device and see the same username. Open your profile on whichever device you are using, and the name will be identical.

If you play on console (PlayStation or Nintendo Switch), the process is slightly different. Open your profile in-game the same way, but you may need to link your console account to HoYoverse first if you have not already. Once linked, your username syncs across all devices, and you can manage it from the HoYoverse website on any computer or phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Genshin Impact limits username changes to once every 30 days. If you change your username, you must wait 30 days from that change before you can change it again. Plan your new name carefully so you do not waste your monthly change.

Will other players see my username when I join their world?

Yes. Your username displays to other players when you visit their world, when they visit yours, or when they search for you to add as a friend. This is how they identify you in-game, so choose a username you are comfortable with other players seeing.

What if my username contains a space or special character?

Genshin Impact allows spaces and some special characters in usernames, but the game blocks certain words and symbols. If you try to set a username and the game says it is not allowed, try removing special characters or choosing different words. The error message will tell you what the problem is.

Is my username the same as my HoYoverse account name?

Your HoYoverse account has an email or phone number associated with it, but your Genshin Impact username is separate. The username is what you set in-game and what other players see. Your HoYoverse login credentials are different from your in-game username.