Where to find your username in Subway Surfers

Your Subway Surfers username appears in the top-left corner of the main menu screen, right above your current score and coin total. When you first open the game after logging in, look at the upper-left area — you'll see a small profile icon followed by your username in white text. This is the name you'll use if you want to add friends, compare scores on leaderboards, or share your profile with other players.

If you're already in a game (running from the train), you won't see your username on screen. You need to either finish the current run or pause and return to the main menu to view it. The main menu is where all your account information displays, including your username, level, coins, and keys.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username displays in the top-left corner of the main menu, next to a small profile icon.
  • The username you see in Subway Surfers is the one tied to your Facebook, Google Play, or Apple ID account.
  • You cannot change your username within the Subway Surfers app itself — changes must be made through your connected account.
  • Your username is what other players see when you appear on leaderboards or when they search to add you as a friend.

How your username gets set in Subway Surfers

When you first launch Subway Surfers, the game asks you to log in through Facebook, Google Play (on Android), or Apple ID (on iOS). The username that appears in your Subway Surfers profile comes directly from whichever account you chose. If you logged in with Facebook, your Subway Surfers username is your Facebook name. If you used Google Play, it's your Google Play display name.

This means your Subway Surfers username is not something you create inside the game — it's inherited from your external account. The game straightforward pulls that name and displays it whenever you're on the main menu or on a leaderboard.

Changing your username if you want a different name

To change your Subway Surfers username, you need to change the display name on the account you're logged into. If you're using Facebook, go to your Facebook settings, find the name section, and update it there. If you're on Android and logged in through Google Play, open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, and edit your display name in account settings. On iOS with Apple ID, go to Settings, tap your name at the top, select Name, Phone Numbers, Email, and change your name there.

After you change your name on the external account, close Subway Surfers completely and reopen it. The game will sync with your account and display your new username on the main menu. This usually happens within a few seconds of launching the app.

Why you might not see your username

If you're looking at the main menu but don't see a username displayed, you're likely not logged into an account. Subway Surfers allows you to play without signing in, but when you do, the game tracks your progress as a guest and doesn't display a username. To see your username, you need to tap the profile icon or login button (usually in the top-left or top-right corner) and sign in with Facebook, Google Play, or Apple ID.

Another reason you might not see a username is if you're playing on a device where you've never completed the login process. Some players start a game, get interrupted, and return later without finishing the account connection. Check whether you've actually signed in by looking for the login prompt when you open the app.

Using your username to add friends and join leaderboards

Once you know your username, you can share it with friends who also play Subway Surfers. They can search for you by name in the friends section of the game and send you a friend request. You'll then appear on each other's leaderboards, and you can see how your scores compare in real time as you both play.

Your username also appears automatically on the global leaderboards whenever you set a high score. Other players browsing the leaderboards will see your username next to your score, though they won't see it if your score drops below the top rankings.

What to do if you share your device with others

If multiple people play Subway Surfers on the same phone or tablet, each person needs their own account login. When you open the game, you'll see the username of whoever is currently logged in. If someone else wants to play under their own username, they need to sign out of the current account and sign in with their own Facebook, Google Play, or Apple ID.

To switch accounts, tap the profile icon on the main menu, look for a sign-out or switch-account option, and log in with a different account. Each login will show a different username and have separate progress, coins, and scores. This prevents your scores and progress from mixing with someone else's.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have multiple usernames in Subway Surfers?

No. Each account you log into shows one username tied to that account. You can create multiple accounts by logging in with different Facebook, Google Play, or Apple ID accounts, and each will have its own username. But within a single login, you have one username only.

Is my Subway Surfers username the same as my in-game character name?

No. Your username is your account name that appears on leaderboards and in the friends list. Your character name is the surfer you're currently playing as (like Jake, Lucy, or Spike). You can change your character between runs, but your username stays the same.

What if I don't want my real name showing as my username?

Change your display name on the account you're logged into before you play Subway Surfers. If you're using Facebook, you can set a nickname or alias as your display name instead of your real name. The same applies to Google Play and Apple ID — both let you choose what name displays publicly.

Can other players see my username if I'm not on a leaderboard?

Only if you're friends with them in the game. Your username appears on the global leaderboards whenever you have a high score, and it shows in your friends' friend lists. If you're not ranked high enough to appear on leaderboards and you haven't added someone as a friend, they won't see your username.