Godot 4 · GDScript · Setup & session

get_player_name

Returns the current player's display name (read from the local cache).

Signature

get_player_name() -> String

What it does

Reads the player's name cached locally from the session. No network call.

Parameters

This function takes no parameters.

How to call it

Read it any time after session_started.

Example

name_label.text = Gamdato.get_player_name()

Use cases

• Show the player's name in a HUD or profile screen.