Yes, you can change your username, but Riot Games limits how often
You can change your username in League of Legends through the Riot Games client. The process takes a few minutes and costs 1,325 Riot Points (the premium currency) or 13,900 Blue Essence (the free currency earned by playing). Riot allows one free username change when you first create your account, then charges for changes after that.
The restriction exists because usernames are tied to your account history, ranked rating, and match records. Changing your name too frequently would make it hard for other players to track accounts or report behavior. Riot enforces a cooldown: you must wait 30 days between username changes once you have made a paid change.
Key Takeaways
- You change your username through the Riot Games client by clicking your profile icon and selecting the change name option.
- After your first free change, each new username costs either 1,325 Riot Points or 13,900 Blue Essence.
- You must wait 30 days between paid username changes, so plan ahead if you want to try multiple names.
- Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters and numbers, and cannot match an existing player's name.
- Changing your username does not reset your rank, MMR, or match history — only your display name changes.
Where to find the username change option
Open the League of Legends client and log in to your account. Click your profile icon in the upper right corner of the client window. A dropdown menu will appear with several options including "Profile", "Settings", and "Sign Out".
Select "Profile" from this menu. On your profile page, look for a button or link that says "Change Name" or "Edit Name" — the exact wording varies slightly depending on your region and client version. Click it to open the name change dialog.
What names are allowed and what are not
Your new username must follow Riot's naming rules. It can be 3 to 16 characters long and contain only letters (A–Z, a–z) and numbers (0–9). Spaces, special characters, and symbols are not allowed. If you want a name with multiple words, you must remove the space between them.
The name you choose cannot already belong to another player. If you type a name that is taken, the client will tell you when ready and ask you to try a different one. Riot also blocks names that contain slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of famous players or streamers. If your chosen name violates these rules, you will see an error message before you can confirm the change.
The cost and cooldown between changes
Your first username change is free. After that, each change costs 1,325 Riot Points or 13,900 Blue Essence. Riot Points are purchased with real money, while Blue Essence is earned by playing matches and disenchanting champion shards. If you have neither currency, you will need to earn Blue Essence through gameplay or buy Riot Points.
Once you make a paid change, you cannot change your name again for 30 days. This cooldown prevents players from changing names constantly to avoid accountability or confuse other players. If you try to change your name before the 30 days are up, the client will show you the exact date when you can change it again.
What stays the same after you change your name
Changing your username does not affect your rank, LP (League Points), or MMR (Matchmaking Rating). Your match history, achievements, and all statistics remain attached to your account. Other players will see your new name in future matches, but your old name will still appear in replays and match records from before the change.
Your friends list, honor level, and any bans or restrictions on your account also stay the same. If you were banned or suspended, changing your name does not lift the ban. Similarly, if you have a high rank or a long win streak, those are preserved under your new name.
Troubleshooting if the change does not work
If you click the change name button and nothing happens, try closing the client completely and reopening it. Sometimes the client needs to refresh to display the option correctly. Make sure you are logged into the correct account — if you have multiple League accounts, verify you are on the one you want to rename.
If the name you want is rejected but you believe it should be allowed, double-check that it does not contain spaces, special characters, or numbers in a way that mimics a banned word. If you still cannot change your name after trying multiple times, contact Riot Support through the Help page in the client. They can tell you whether your account has a restriction preventing name changes or whether the name you chose violates a rule you did not catch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get my Riot Points or Blue Essence back if I change my name again?
No. Once you spend the currency to change your name, it is gone. If you change your name again 30 days later, you will pay the full cost again. There is no refund for previous name changes.
Can I change my name to something that looks like a famous player's name?
Not if it is close enough to cause confusion. Riot blocks names that impersonate professional players, streamers, or Riot employees. Names that are slightly different (like adding numbers or underscores) may still be rejected if they are too similar to an existing famous account.
What happens to my name if my account gets banned?
If you receive a permanent ban, Riot may change your username to something generic like "Banned Player" or a random string. Temporary bans do not change your name. You cannot change your name while a ban is active.
Can I change my name back to my old one?
Yes, but you have to pay for it like any other name change and wait 30 days if you recently made a change. Your old name is only reserved for you — other players cannot take it while you are using a different one.
Does changing my name affect my rank in other Riot games like Valorant?
No. Your League of Legends username is separate from your Valorant username. Changing one does not change the other. Both games use the same Riot account, but each game has its own display name setting.