Where to find your Bethesda username

Your Bethesda username is the account name you created when you signed up for a Bethesda.net account, not your character name in any game. The fastest way to find it is to log into your account at bethesda.net, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and look at the name displayed under your avatar — that is your username. If you are already logged in to a Bethesda game like The Elder Scrolls Online or Fallout 76, you can also find it by opening the game's settings, navigating to Account or Profile, and looking for your account name there.

If you cannot remember your password, go to bethesda.net/en/login and click "Forgot your password?" You will need the email address attached to your account. Bethesda will send a reset link to that email, and once you reset your password, you can log in and see your username on your profile page.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Bethesda username is visible on your profile page at bethesda.net when you log in with your email and password.
  • If you are logged into a Bethesda game, you can find your username in the game's account or profile settings without visiting the website.
  • You can reset a forgotten password through bethesda.net/en/login using the email address tied to your account.
  • Your username is different from your character name — the username is your account identifier across all Bethesda games.

Checking your username in The Elder Scrolls Online

If you play The Elder Scrolls Online, your Bethesda username appears in the game's settings. Open the game, go to Settings, then select Account. Your username will be listed there alongside your character names. This method works whether you are on PC, Mac, PlayStation, or Xbox.

The character names you create in ESO are separate from your account username — you can have multiple characters with different names, but your Bethesda username stays the same across all of them. If you see multiple character names listed but are unsure which is your account username, it will be the one that appears in the Account section rather than in your character list.

Finding your username in Fallout 76

Fallout 76 displays your Bethesda username in the game's main menu. Start the game, look at the bottom left or right corner of the main menu screen (depending on your platform), and your username will be shown there. You can also access it through the game's settings by navigating to Account information.

Like ESO, Fallout 76 lets you create a character name that is different from your account username. Your account username is what other players see when you interact with them in the game world, so if you are trying to find what name appears to your friends, that is your Bethesda username.

What to do if you do not remember your email address

If you cannot log into bethesda.net because you do not remember the email address you used to create the account, contact Bethesda Support directly. Go to support.bethesda.net and select "Contact Us." You will need to provide information that proves you own the account, such as the username itself, the last game you played on it, or payment information if you made purchases through Bethesda.

Bethesda Support can take several days to respond, so if you need your username urgently for a game you are trying to play, try logging in through the game itself first — many Bethesda games will let you see your account information without visiting the website.

Usernames versus character names and display names

Bethesda accounts use three different name types, and mixing them up is the most common source of confusion. Your Bethesda username is your account identifier — the name you log in with. Your character name is what you name each individual character you create in a game. Your display name is an optional public-facing name you can set on your profile at bethesda.net.

When you need your username for something — whether it is to add a friend, report a player, or contact support — use the account username, not your character name. If you have set a display name on your profile, that is different again. To see all three, log into bethesda.net, click your profile, and look at the Account section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Bethesda username the same as my email address?

No. Your email address is what you use to log in, but your username is a separate name you chose when you created the account. You can see the difference by logging into bethesda.net and checking your profile — your username will be displayed there, separate from your email.

Can I change my Bethesda username?

Bethesda does not allow you to change your account username after creation. If you need a different name, you would have to create a new account. However, you can change your display name on your profile, which is what some players see when they interact with you.

What if I see my character name but not my account username?

Character names appear in your character list within a game. Your account username appears in the Account or Profile section of the game settings, or on your bethesda.net profile page. If you are looking at a list of characters you have created, you are looking at character names, not your account username.

Do I need my Bethesda username to play Bethesda games?

You need a Bethesda account to play online games like ESO and Fallout 76, but you log in with your email address, not your username. Your username becomes important when other players need to find you, when you contact support, or when you are setting up cross-platform play.