Genshin Impact allows players to link their mobile account with their PC account, creating a seamless link between the two platforms. Doing this is required for those players that want to enjoy the cross-save functionality built into the game, and is actually a simple and painless process.

As a game that has availability across different platforms, Genshin Impact players are likely wondering whether or not they can log into the same account across various devices and if progress is shared. For more questions and case-to-case scenarios, players may view miHoYo’s official post. However, this article has all the information they need for a quick overview of the steps of how to link their HoYoverse accounts across different devices.

Updated on October 30, 2024, by Rhenn Taguiam: With Natlan having just been released and its slate of regional characters boasting unique mechanics, fans of Genshin Impact might be interested in figuring out how exactly to link their accounts years after the RPG’s release on both PC and consoles—especially with the PlayStation 5 Pro having just been announced. Moreover, with Sethos now entering the banner from October 29, 2024, to November 19, 2024, fans of the acclaimed RPG may be eager to experience this new character on both their consoles and PCs. Just how can players make this possible? Find out below.

Link to an Email Address

Basic Account Linking

If you want to play Genshin Impact for both the PC and on Mobile interchangeably, you have to link an existing email address to your game instance. To do this, you have to follow these steps:

• Log into Genshin Impact on your PC or Mobile device.
• Open the Main Menu.
• Access Settings.
• Click Account. From here, click User Center.
• Click Email. This will send a verification code to the email address you want to be associated with the account.
• Get the verification code. Enter it on the in-game verification code window.

Aside from this, you may choose to link your accounts to your Google Play, Apple Play Center, and even Facebook account.

Linking to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

PSN And HoYoverse Statuses Affect Instructions

Linking your HoYoverse account to your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 follows the same process, as it needs your PlayStation Network account and not necessarily a specific console. From here, there are slightly different steps you need to follow depending on what kind of emails or accounts you’re planning to link.

Requirements

Before you try to connect your HoYoverse account to your PlayStation Network account, or your existing PSN Account to HoYoverse, here are more specific requirements to take note of in the process:

• YES: Your PlayStation Network Account hasn’t been used to log into Genshin Impact.
• YES: The email connected to your PSN Account hasn’t been used to register a HoYoverse account.
• NO: A PSN Account that is already logged into Genshin Impact cannot be linked to an email address that is already connected to a HoYoverse account.

Link a HoYoverse Account to PSN

If you already have a HoYoverse account, which will usually happen if you’ve already started playing with an email on PC or Mobile, here are the steps to connect it to your PlayStation Network account:

• Install Genshin Impact on your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
• Launch the game. Since this will be your first time launching the game, you will have a series of on-screen prompts that will eventually lead you to a log-in screen.
• Wait for the pop-up window. There will be a pop-up window that explains how to link your PSN account to an external email.
• Complete the steps listed.

This process only works if you have an existing HoYoverse account but have not linked your PSN to the game.

Warning: Skipping the Linking Process on PlayStation

If you already have existing progress in your HoYoverse account, make sure you don’t skip the linking process. Skipping this will make you register for a new HoYoverse account that is connected to your PSN account. If you do this, you can no longer connect your PSN to your existing HoYoverse account.

Link a PSN Account to a Non-HoYoverse Email

If you have Genshin Impact progress in an existing PlayStation Network Account but want to connect it to your other devices, you can link your PSN Account to a non-HoYoverse email. To do this, you need to complete the following steps:

• Log in to to Genshin Impact on your PlayStation
• Go to Settings. From here, select Account, then User Center.
• Go to Link Account. From here, you can link your current PSN account to another email that isn’t associated with a HoYoverse account.

Once you do this, you can now retain your progress on the same server if you log in to your iOS, Android, or PC with that other email.

Linking to Xbox Series X/S

Upcoming Feature

While the game will have a November 2024 launch for the Xbox Series X/S, and therefore there are no concrete details on linking accounts for the console at the moment, it could be inferred that the process may be similar to that of the PlayStation. Players preparing for the much-awaited Xbox launch are advised to ensure they have an Xbox Live account, as this will likely be involved in the process. This information is only based on speculation, however, and it is best to wait for the official instructions.

Cross-Save Functionality

Progress Automatically Carries Over

After players link their HoYoverse account across their platforms, their Genshin Impact progress should be shared in all instances on these devices. It should be noted that cross-save only works if you’re playing on the same server and the same account across your devices.