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Monster Hunter Wilds

How to Check Your Hunter ID

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Other players can use your Hunter ID to add you as a friend in Monster Hunter Wilds. Here's how you can check your Hunter ID and add others using theirs!

How to Check Your Hunter ID



In the Data Selection Screen

Data Selection Screen Hunter ID

While in the Data Selection screen, you will be able to see your Hunter ID under your character's name.

On your Hunter Profile

Hunter Profile ID
While in-game, you can also check what your Hunter ID is on your Hunter Profile. To check your Hunter Profile, open the Menu and navigate to the Info tab, then scroll down to the Hunter Profile option.

By default, your Hunter ID will not be visible. To reveal it, you must press the button shown at the bottom of the screen.

On the Player List

MH Wilds - Player List Hunter ID v2
Another way to see your Hunter ID in-game is by going to the Player List. To check the Player List, open the menu and navigate to the Communication tab, then scroll down to the Player List option.

You will see your character's name at the top of the Player List, with your Hunter ID to the side.

Where to Use the Hunter ID

Add People as a Friend

Hunter ID Search

You can add other players as your friend in the game using their Hunter ID. Simply go to the Player List as above, then go all the way to the right most Hunter ID Search tab.

Once there, you can search a player's Hunter ID and add them as your friend.

Adding to the Link Party

You can also add another player to your Link Party using their Hunter ID. Search for them like explained above, then opt to add them to your Link Party instead.

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