Change your GeoGuessr username in account settings

To change your GeoGuessr username, log into your account on the GeoGuessr website, go to your profile settings, and look for the username field. The exact location depends on whether you signed up with an email address or linked your account to Google, Discord, or another platform. Once you find the field, type your new username, save the change, and log out and back in to confirm the new name is active.

The process takes about two minutes. You can change your username as many times as you want, though GeoGuessr may rate-limit how often you can change it in a short period. There is no cost to change it, and your game history, statistics, and friends list stay attached to your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into GeoGuessr on the website, click your profile icon in the top right, and select settings or account to find the username field.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready after you save, though you may need to refresh the page or log out and back in to see it everywhere.
  • If you signed up through Google or Discord, you may not see a username field — instead, your display name comes from that platform's account.
  • GeoGuessr usernames are public and visible to other players in multiplayer games and on leaderboards.
  • You cannot reserve a username or change it back to one you used before if someone else has claimed it in the meantime.

Where to find the username setting

Open GeoGuessr in your web browser and log in if you are not already signed in. Look for your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner of the screen — it is usually a small circle with your initial or profile picture. Click it to open a dropdown menu.

From that menu, select Settings, Account, Profile, or Preferences depending on what GeoGuessr currently labels it. You should land on a page that shows your account information. Scroll down until you see a field labeled Username or Display Name. This is where you enter your new name.

What to do if you signed up with Google or Discord

If you created your GeoGuessr account by clicking "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Discord," your username may not appear as an editable field. Instead, GeoGuessr pulls your display name directly from Google or Discord. To change how your name appears in GeoGuessr, you have to change it in that linked account first.

For Google accounts, go to myaccount.google.com, click Personal info, find the name field, and update it there. For Discord, open Discord, click the gear icon to open User Settings, go to My Account, and change your username in that section. The change should show up in GeoGuessr within a few minutes, though you may need to log out and back in to see it.

Entering and saving your new username

Click inside the username field and delete your current name. Type the new username you want. GeoGuessr usually shows you whether that name is available as you type — if another player has already taken it, you will see a message saying so. Choose a different name if yours is taken.

Once you have entered a name that is available, look for a Save, Update, or Confirm button near the username field and click it. The page should show a confirmation message. If you do not see one, scroll down to make sure there is not a save button further down the page. After saving, log out of GeoGuessr completely and log back in to make sure the new username is active everywhere in the game.

Username rules and restrictions

GeoGuessr usernames can usually contain letters, numbers, and some special characters like underscores or hyphens, but the exact rules are not published. If you try to save a username and get an error message, try removing special characters or spaces and use only letters and numbers. Usernames are typically between 3 and 20 characters long, though this can vary.

Your username is public and will appear on leaderboards, in multiplayer game lobbies, and on your profile page. Other players can see it and search for you by it. You cannot hide or make your username private, so choose a name you are comfortable with other players seeing.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old name becomes available for another player to claim. If you change your mind later, you cannot get your old username back unless it has not been taken by someone else. Your game history, statistics, and rank all stay attached to your account under the new name — nothing is lost when you change it.

Friends who had you added will still see you on their friends list under your new name. If you are part of a clan or team in GeoGuessr, your membership carries over as well. The only thing that changes is the name displayed next to your scores and profile.

Troubleshooting a username change that did not work

If you changed your username but it is not showing up, try refreshing the page or closing your browser completely and opening GeoGuessr again. Sometimes the change takes a minute or two to show everywhere in the game. If you still see your old name after waiting and refreshing, log out, clear your browser cache, and log back in.

If the save button does not appear or you get an error message when you try to save, the username you chose may already be taken, contain forbidden characters, or be too long or too short. Try a different name with only letters and numbers. If you still cannot save after trying several names, contact GeoGuessr support through their website — there may be a temporary issue with your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on the GeoGuessr mobile app?

The mobile app does not have a settings page for changing your username. You have to use the GeoGuessr website on a computer or phone browser. Log in there, go to settings, and change it the same way you would on desktop. The change will show up in the app after you log out and back in.

How often can I change my username?

GeoGuessr does not publish a limit, but most games allow you to change your username as often as you want. If you try to change it many times in a short period, GeoGuessr may temporarily prevent you from changing it again for a few hours or days. Wait a day or two before trying again if you hit this limit.

Will my friends still see me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list does not change, and friends will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh the page. You will still appear on their friends list and in any multiplayer games you join together.

What if the username I want is already taken?

You cannot use a username that another player has claimed. Try a variation — add numbers, use an underscore, or pick a different name altogether. Usernames are case-sensitive, so "GeoPlayer" and "geoplayer" are different names, though both might be taken.