Your username appears in the top-left corner of any HoYoverse game you play
Open Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, or any other HoYoverse game you have installed. Look at the top-left corner of the main menu screen — your username is displayed there in white text, usually just below or next to your character level or account icon. That is your HoYoverse username, and it is the same across all HoYoverse games tied to your account.
If you have not launched the game in a while or cannot remember which account you used, you can also find your username by logging into the HoYoverse website directly. Go to hoyoverse.com, click the login button in the top-right corner, and sign in with whichever method you use (email, phone, Google, Apple, or console account). Once logged in, your username will appear in the account menu — usually accessible by clicking your profile icon or account name in the top-right corner of the page.
Key Takeaways
- Your HoYoverse username is visible in the top-left corner of the main menu in any HoYoverse game you play.
- The same username works across all HoYoverse games — Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and others.
- If you cannot launch a game, log into hoyoverse.com directly and check your account menu to see your username.
- Your username is different from your display name; the username is what appears in-game and on the HoYoverse website.
Check the HoYoverse website if you do not have a game installed
You do not need to read or launch a game to find your username. Visit hoyoverse.com in any web browser, click the login button, and sign in with the email address, phone number, or social account linked to your HoYoverse account. Once you are logged in, navigate to your account settings — this is usually labeled "Account" or "My Account" in the top menu or profile dropdown.
Your username will be listed on the account overview page, often near the top. It is a single word or short phrase without spaces, and it is the identifier other players see when you interact with them in-game. Write it down or take a screenshot so you have it handy.
Understand the difference between username and display name
HoYoverse accounts have two separate identifiers that can cause confusion. Your username is a unique identifier tied to your account — it cannot be changed and is what appears in technical contexts like the HoYoverse website login and in-game friend lists. Your display name is what other players see above your character in the game world, and you can change it whenever you want.
If you are looking for what to type into a friend request or what appears on the HoYoverse website, you need your username, not your display name. The username is shorter, has no spaces, and stays the same no matter how many times you change your in-game appearance or character name.
Find your username through account recovery if you cannot log in
If you have forgotten your password or cannot access the email or phone number linked to your account, you can still recover your username. Go to hoyoverse.com and click the login button. Look for a "Forgot password?" or "Account recovery" link — this varies slightly depending on which login method you used originally.
HoYoverse will ask you to verify your identity using information tied to your account, such as a phone number, email address, or the device you played on. Once verified, the system will show you your username and allow you to reset your password. Keep your username visible during this process so you can write it down before closing the page.
Look at your game's friend list or recent players
If you have played with friends or joined a co-op domain, your username may already be visible in your game's social menu. Open Genshin Impact or another HoYoverse game, navigate to the Friends section or Recent Players list, and look for your own account. Your username will be displayed next to your character name and level.
This method works only if you have already played the game and interacted with other players. If your account is brand new or you have never joined co-op, this option will not help — use the website method instead.
Save your username in a safe place once you find it
Once you have located your username, write it down or save it in a password manager alongside your HoYoverse account credentials. Your username is not secret — other players see it — but having it recorded makes it much faster to recover your account if you forget your password or lose access to your email.
Do not share your username with untrusted sources, and be aware that scammers sometimes ask for usernames as part of fake account recovery schemes. HoYoverse support will never ask you for your password, but they may ask for your username as part of a legitimate account recovery process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my HoYoverse username?
No, your HoYoverse username is permanent and cannot be changed. You can change your display name (what appears above your character in-game) as often as you want, but your account username stays the same. If you dislike your username, your only option is to create a new HoYoverse account.
Is my username the same across all HoYoverse games?
Yes. If you play Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero on the same HoYoverse account, your username is identical in all three games. The account itself is what matters, not the individual game.
What if I see a different name in-game than my username?
That is your display name, not your username. Display names can be changed in the game settings and are what other players see above your character. Your username is what appears on the HoYoverse website and in technical contexts — it is always the same.
Can someone else use my username?
No. Usernames are unique to each HoYoverse account. Once your account is created, no other account can have the same username. If you see someone with a similar name, they have a different username — they may just have a similar display name.