Change your Among Us name in the game settings or before you join a lobby

You can change your player name in Among Us in two places: in the main settings menu before you start playing, or by editing your name right before you enter a game lobby. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on mobile (iOS or Android) or PC, but both routes take less than a minute. Your new name appears to other players the next time you join a game.

The name you set in settings becomes your default — it will carry over to every lobby you join unless you change it again. If you want a different name for just one game, you can edit it in the lobby screen without touching your settings.

Key Takeaways

  • On mobile, open Settings from the main menu, tap your current name under "Customize", and type a new one.
  • On PC, click the settings gear icon, select "Customize" from the left panel, and replace your name in the text field.
  • You can also change your name in the lobby screen just before the game starts without opening settings.
  • Your new name takes effect when ready and shows to all other players in that game and future games.
  • Among Us does not filter names, so you can use any text, but other players can report names they find offensive.

Change your name in settings on mobile

Open Among Us and tap the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the main menu to enter Settings. Scroll down until you see the "Customize" section, which shows your current player name and avatar.

Tap on your name (the text field below your avatar) to select it. Delete the old name and type your new one. The character limit is 10 letters, so keep it short. Once you finish typing, tap outside the text field or press the back button — your change saves automatically.

Close Settings and return to the main menu. Your new name is now set as your default and will appear in all future lobbies.

Change your name in settings on PC

Launch Among Us and click the settings gear icon in the bottom right corner of the main menu. On the left side of the settings panel, click "Customize" to open the customization options.

You will see your current name in a text field. Click on the field, select all the text, and type your new name. The 10-character limit applies here as well. Your change saves as soon as you click elsewhere or close the settings panel.

Change your name in the lobby before a game starts

If you want to use a different name for just one game without changing your default, you can edit it in the lobby screen. After you join a game room but before the game starts, look for your name displayed on the left side of the screen.

Click or tap on your name to edit it. Type your temporary name and confirm. This name will only be used for that one game. When you join the next lobby, your default name from settings will appear again.

What happens if you change your name mid-game

You cannot change your name once a game has started. The name you entered in the lobby is locked in for that round. If you want a different name for the next game, you will need to change it in the lobby screen after that game ends and before you join a new room.

If you change your name in settings while a game is running, the change will not take effect until you leave and rejoin a lobby.

Name restrictions and what other players see

Among Us does not block any text from being used as a name — you can use numbers, symbols, spaces, and any letters. However, other players can report your name if they find it offensive or inappropriate, and repeated reports may result in restrictions on your account.

Your name appears to all other players in the lobby and during the game. It shows above your character in the game world and in the chat and voting screens. Keep in mind that anything you type as your name is visible to everyone in that lobby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same name as another player?

Yes. Among Us allows multiple players to have identical names, which can cause confusion during games. If you want to stand out, choose a unique name or add numbers to make yours distinct from others.

What is the character limit for a name?

Your name can be up to 10 characters long. This includes letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols. If you type more than 10 characters, the extra ones will not be saved.

Will my name change if I uninstall and reinstall the game?

If you are playing on the same device and account, your name will remain the same after reinstalling. If you are on a different device or account, you will need to set a new name.

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes. straightforward go to Settings, open Customize, and type your old name again. There is no limit to how many times you can change your name.

Does my name change in other games if I change it in Among Us?

No. Your Among Us name is separate from any other games or accounts you use. Changing it in Among Us does not affect your name anywhere else.