Yes, you can change your username, but Riot Games limits how often

You can change your League of Legends username through your Riot account settings. The process takes a few minutes and costs 1,325 Riot Points (the premium currency in League). Riot allows you to change your name once every 30 days, so you cannot change it again until a month has passed since your last change.

The username you choose must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens, and cannot match a name already in use by another player. Riot also blocks names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real public figures. If you try to set a name that violates these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to pick something else.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username through your Riot account settings, not through the League client itself.
  • Each name change costs 1,325 Riot Points and you can only change once every 30 days.
  • Your new username must be 3 to 16 characters and cannot contain profanity, slurs, or names of real public figures.
  • The change takes effect when ready after you confirm it, and your old name becomes available for other players to use.

Step-by-step: changing your name through Riot's website

Start by going to the Riot Games account website at account.riotgames.com and signing in with your League username and password. Once you are logged in, look for the "Summoner" or "Profile" section in the left menu — the exact label depends on whether you are on desktop or mobile, but it is always near the top.

Click on your current summoner name, which appears as a clickable link. This opens a panel where you can see your name, level, and region. You will see an "Edit" button or pencil icon next to your summoner name. Click that button to open the name-change form.

Type your new name into the text field. As you type, the system checks whether the name is available and whether it violates Riot's naming rules. If the name is blocked, you will see a red message explaining why — usually because it contains a banned word, is already taken, or does not meet the character requirements. Keep trying different names until you find one the system accepts.

Once you have a valid name, the system will show you the cost: 1,325 Riot Points. Click the button to confirm the purchase. If you do not have enough Riot Points in your account, you will need to buy more through the League client or the Riot Games website before you can proceed. After you confirm, the change takes effect when ready.

What happens to your old username

Your old summoner name does not stay reserved for you. As soon as you change to a new name, your previous name enters a pool that other players can claim. If someone else wants that name and it meets Riot's rules, they can change their own name to it.

This means you cannot reclaim your old name later unless no one else has taken it in the meantime. If you are attached to your original name, think carefully before changing — you may not be able to get it back. Your match history, rank, and all your account data stay the same regardless of what name you use.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your name, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This timer starts the moment you confirm the change, not when you first open the name-change form. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed, the system will tell you how many days remain and block the change.

The 30-day rule applies to every player equally — there is no way to bypass it or change your name more frequently. If you made a mistake with your new name, you will have to live with it for a month before you can fix it.

Why the name change costs Riot Points

Riot charges for name changes to discourage players from changing constantly and to prevent people from impersonating others by rapidly cycling through similar names. The cost also generates a small amount of revenue, but the main purpose is to keep the system stable and prevent abuse.

Because you pay each time, you should be confident in your choice before you confirm. There is no refund if you change your mind when ready after — the Riot Points are spent as soon as you click confirm.

Names that Riot will not allow

Riot blocks names that contain profanity, slurs, hate speech, or references to real public figures (politicians, celebrities, athletes). The system also rejects names that are too similar to Riot employee names or League champion names, though you can use a champion name if it is spelled differently or has additional characters.

Names that are purely numbers, names that look like account IDs, and names with excessive special characters are also rejected. If you are unsure whether a name will work, try entering it in the form — the system will tell you when ready if there is a problem.

Changing your name on a different region or account

If you play League on multiple regions (North America, Europe, Asia, and so on), each region has its own summoner name. Changing your name on one region does not change it on the others. You must go through the name-change process separately for each region where you want a new name, and you pay 1,325 Riot Points for each change.

The 30-day waiting period is also separate by region. You could change your name on the North American server today and change it on the European server tomorrow, because the timers are independent. However, you still cannot change the same region's name twice within 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my name for free?

No. Every name change costs 1,325 Riot Points. There is no free option, and Riot does not offer name changes as part of any promotion or reward. You must purchase Riot Points to pay for the change.

What if someone else takes my old name before I want it back?

Once you change your name, your old name is available to any other player. If someone else claims it, you cannot get it back unless they change their name later and it becomes available again. There is no priority system that reserves your old name.

Do I lose my rank or match history if I change my name?

No. Your rank, match history, skins, champions, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only the display name changes. Other players will see your new name in future matches, but your past games still show your old name.

Can I change my name to something with special characters or emojis?

No. Riot only allows letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens. Emojis, accented characters, and other special symbols are not permitted. Your name must use the standard English alphabet and numbers.

What if the name I want is already taken?

You cannot use a name that another player currently has. The system will reject it and tell you the name is unavailable. You will need to choose a different name or wait to see if the other player changes their name in the future.