You've seen players in Among Us with no name above their character, and you might be wondering how they do it. Having an invisible name can be a fun trick to use, especially if you're the Impostor, as it might make you a little harder to identify. However, it's important to know that getting a completely blank name in Among Us, especially for online play, isn't as straightforward as it used to be.

How to Get an Invisible Name in Among Us (The Short Answer)

While you can't have a truly invisible (blank) name in Among Us for online games anymore, you can still use a very small, almost invisible character like a tiny dot (ㆍ) or a blank Unicode character (ㅤ) for local games. The game's developers have patched out the ability to have completely blank names in online matches, often giving a "Server refused username" error.

How Invisible Names Work (or Don't Work) Now

Back in the day, having a blank name in Among Us was a popular trick. Players would copy a special Unicode character, often called a "Hangul Filler" (U+3164) or a similar blank space, and paste it into their name field. This would make their name completely invisible, which was pretty sneaky for both Impostors trying to get away with kills and Crewmates trying to blend in.

However, the game developers, Innersloth, have since patched this exploit for online games. If you try to use a blank space for your online name now, you'll likely get an error message. This means that for public or private online matches, you can't be truly nameless.

Using a Dot for a Nearly Invisible Name (Online and Local)

Even though a completely blank name is out for online play, you can still get pretty close by using a tiny character, like a small dot. This makes your name very hard to see at a glance, giving you a slight edge.

Here's how to do it:

1. Find the character: Copy this tiny dot: "ㆍ" (without the quotation marks).

2. Open Among Us: Launch the game on your mobile device.

3. Go to the name field: On the main menu, tap where you usually enter your name. If you need help changing your name, check out our guide on How to Change My Name in Among Us.

4. Delete your current name: Make sure the name field is empty.

5. Paste the dot: Tap and hold the empty name field until the "Paste" option appears, then tap Paste.

6. Confirm: Tap "OK" or the checkmark to save your new name.

Now, when you play online, your name will just be that tiny dot, making you much less noticeable. I remember one time, I was playing as the Impostor with the dot name, and during a meeting, someone said, "It was the red one, I think they have no name!" but another person corrected them, "No, I saw a tiny dot, it's not a hacker." It was hilarious how confused they were, and it bought me enough time to avoid suspicion!

Getting a Truly Blank Name for Local Games

If you're playing a local game with friends, you're in luck! The old blank name trick still works for local matches. This can be a fun way to prank your friends or make the game even more challenging.

Here's how:

1. Copy the blank space: Copy the invisible character between these quotation marks: “ㅤ” (Do not copy the quotation marks themselves, just the blank space). This is a special Unicode character.

2. Open Among Us: Launch the game.

3. Select Local: Tap on the "LOCAL" option.

4. Go to the name field: Tap the name field at the top of the screen.

5. Delete your current name: Clear out any name that's currently there.

6. Paste the blank character: Tap and hold the empty name field and select "Paste." You might see the cursor move slightly, which means the character is there.

7. Confirm: Tap "OK" or the checkmark.

8. Create or Join a Local Game: Start playing!

You'll find that your character truly has no name above their head. It's a fun trick! I once set up a local game with my cousins, and I was the Impostor with a blank name. They spent a good five minutes trying to figure out "who that nameless ghost was" before realizing it was me. It definitely added to the chaos!

Why You Can't Have a Blank Name on PC

For PC players, the game has been updated to only allow letters and numbers in usernames. This means the blank character trick won't work on the Windows version of Among Us.

So, whether you're aiming for a tiny dot or a truly blank name in a local game, remember these tips to stand out by blending in!

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