Where to find your Bethesda username

Your Bethesda username appears on your account profile at bethesda.net. Log in with the email address and password you used when you created your account, then go to your profile settings. The username is displayed prominently near the top of the page, often next to your avatar or profile picture.

If you cannot remember your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the Bethesda login page. You will receive an email at the address tied to your account with instructions to reset it. Once you regain access, your username will be visible when ready in your account settings.

Your Bethesda username is different from your character names in games like The Elder Scrolls Online or Fallout 76. The account username is what you use to log into bethesda.net itself, while character names are what appear in-game.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Bethesda username is stored in your account profile at bethesda.net and visible after you log in.
  • If you forgot your password, use the password reset link to regain access to your account and see your username.
  • Your account username is separate from any character names you created in Bethesda games.
  • The email address you registered with is the only way to recover a lost account if you cannot remember your username.

Checking your username on the Bethesda Launcher

If you play Bethesda games through the Bethesda Launcher (the desktop process), your username also appears in the launcher settings. Open the Bethesda Launcher, click the gear icon or settings menu, and look for your account information. Your username will be listed there alongside your email address.

The launcher shows the same account username as the website, so if you see it in one place, you know it is correct for all Bethesda services. This is useful if you are already in the launcher and do not want to open a web browser.

Finding your username if you use a Microsoft account

Many Bethesda accounts are now linked to Microsoft accounts. If you log into bethesda.net using your Microsoft email and password, your Bethesda username is still visible in your profile settings. The username does not change when you link accounts — it remains the same identifier across all Bethesda services.

If you linked your accounts but cannot remember which email you used, check your Microsoft account settings. Go to account.microsoft.com, sign in, and look at your connected apps and services. Bethesda will be listed there if it is linked to that Microsoft account.

What to do if you cannot access your account

If you cannot log into bethesda.net and do not remember your password or the email address you registered with, contact Bethesda Support directly. Go to support.bethesda.net and select "Contact Us." Describe your situation — that you cannot access your account and need to recover your username. Support staff can verify your identity through security questions or other methods and provide your username.

Have any information ready that might help verify you own the account: the email address you think you used, the approximate date you created the account, or any character names from games you played on that account. The more details you provide, the faster support can locate your account.

Using your username to log into games

Once you know your Bethesda username, you can use it to log into games like The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, and other Bethesda titles. Some games accept either your username or your email address at the login screen. Check the game's login instructions to see which format it requires.

Your username is case-sensitive in some games but not others. If you have trouble logging in, try typing it exactly as it appears in your bethesda.net profile, including any capital letters or numbers.

Changing your Bethesda username

Bethesda does not allow you to change your account username after it has been created. The username is permanent and tied to your account. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Bethesda account with a different email address, but this means starting over with a fresh account and losing access to any games, progress, or purchases tied to your original account.

Before creating a new account, consider whether you truly need a different username. Many players keep their original username even if they would prefer something else, because the cost of starting over is too high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Bethesda username the same as my character name in Elder Scrolls Online?

No. Your Bethesda username is your account identifier at bethesda.net. Your character name is what you created when you started playing a specific game. You can have multiple character names in one game, but only one Bethesda username per account.

Can I use my email address instead of my username to log in?

Most Bethesda games accept either your username or your registered email address at the login screen. Check the specific game's login page to confirm which options it supports. The Bethesda Launcher typically requires your email address, not your username.

What if I created my account years ago and do not remember anything about it?

Contact Bethesda Support at support.bethesda.net. Provide any details you remember — the approximate year you created it, games you played, or email addresses you might have used. Support can search their records and help you recover your account.

Can I have the same username on multiple Bethesda accounts?

No. Each Bethesda username is unique. If you try to create a new account with a username that already exists, the system will reject it and ask you to choose a different one.