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

You can change your League of Legends summoner name through your account settings on the official League website. The process takes a few minutes and costs 1,300 Riot Points (the premium currency) or 13,900 Blue Essence (the free currency earned in-game). Riot allows one free name change when you first create your account, then charges for each change after that.

The main restriction is timing: you must wait 30 days between name changes. If you changed your name recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when your next change becomes available. This cooldown applies even if you want to change back to a previous name.

Some names cannot be changed to, regardless of cost. Riot reserves certain summoner names for special accounts, pro players, and streamers. If you try to claim a reserved name, the system will reject it and tell you the name is unavailable. You also cannot use names that violate the Summoner's Code — profanity, slurs, impersonation of real people, or references to hate groups will be blocked.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your summoner name through the League of Legends website account settings, not in the game client itself.
  • The first name change is free; every change after that costs either 1,300 Riot Points or 13,900 Blue Essence.
  • You must wait 30 days between name changes, and this timer resets each time you change your name.
  • Reserved names (used by pro players, Riot staff, or official accounts) cannot be claimed, and names violating the Summoner's Code will be rejected.
  • Your rank, MMR, match history, and all in-game progress stay the same when you change your name.

Where to find the name change option on the League website

Log into your League of Legends account at leagueoflegends.com using your username and password. Once you are signed in, look for your account menu — this is usually a small icon or dropdown in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Account" or "Profile Settings."

On the account page, find the section labeled "Summoner" or "Summoner Profile." You should see your current summoner name displayed here. Next to it, there will be a button or link that says "Change Summoner Name" or "Rename." Click that button to open the name change window.

If you do not see a rename option, check whether your 30-day cooldown is still active. The system will show you a timer if you recently changed your name. You can also verify you are on the correct account by checking the summoner name at the top of the page — if it is not the account you want to rename, log out and sign back in with the correct credentials.

How to choose a new name and complete the change

Type your desired new summoner name into the text field. The name can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and spaces. Riot's system checks the name in real time — if the name is already taken or violates the Summoner's Code, you will see a red error message telling you why it cannot be used. Keep trying different variations until you find one that the system accepts.

Once you have a name the system accepts, you will see the cost displayed: either 1,300 Riot Points or 13,900 Blue Essence. If you do not have enough of either currency, you can purchase Riot Points through the League client or website, or you can earn more Blue Essence by playing matches and opening capsules. Choose which currency you want to spend and confirm the purchase.

After you confirm, the name change is when ready. Your new summoner name will appear when ready in your profile, in your match history, and to other players in the client. Your rank, LP, MMR, and all your skins and champions remain unchanged — only the name on your account updates.

What happens to your account after you change your name

Your League account itself does not change at all. Your rank stays the same, your match history stays the same, and every skin, champion, and cosmetic you own stays in your inventory. Friends will see your new name the next time they log in, and your old name becomes available for another player to claim after a short delay.

If you are part of a team or club, your new name will update there as well. Teammates and club members will see the change reflected in their rosters and chat. If you stream or create content, your new name will appear in all future broadcasts and videos, but old clips and VODs will still show your old summoner name.

You cannot recover a name you changed away from if someone else claims it first. If you think you might want to use an old name again, consider choosing a different new name instead of cycling back and forth. The 30-day cooldown between changes makes frequent renaming impractical anyway.

Why Riot charges for name changes and what the cooldown prevents

Riot charges for name changes to prevent account abuse. Without a cost and cooldown, players could change names constantly to evade bans, hide from players they have wronged, or impersonate others. The 30-day wait and the currency cost make these tactics expensive and inconvenient, which discourages the behavior.

The free initial name change when you create your account is meant to let you fix a name you chose hastily or that no longer fits. After that, Riot treats name changes as a cosmetic service — similar to buying a skin or emote — rather than a core account feature.

If you change your name and then want to change it again, you have to wait the full 30 days even if you want to change back to your original name. This rule exists to prevent rapid cycling and to keep the name database stable.

Names you cannot change to and why

Riot reserves certain summoner names for official use. These include names used by Riot staff members, professional League of Legends players, popular streamers, and accounts associated with esports organizations. You cannot claim these names no matter how much currency you have. If you try, the system will tell you the name is unavailable.

Names that contain profanity, slurs, hate speech, or references to illegal activity will be rejected. The Summoner's Code also prohibits names that impersonate real public figures or that are designed to deceive other players into thinking you are someone you are not. If your chosen name violates these rules, try a different variation.

If you change your name to something that later violates the Summoner's Code, Riot can force you to change it again without refunding your currency. This is rare but can happen if a name becomes associated with harmful content or if Riot's moderation team flags it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my rank or progress if I change my summoner name?

No. Your rank, LP, MMR, match history, skins, champions, and all account progress stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed on your profile and in games changes. You can verify this by checking your profile when ready after the name change — everything will be there.

What if the name I want is taken?

Try a variation: add a number, use a space, or change one letter. The system will tell you when ready whether a name is available. If a name is reserved by Riot or a pro player, it will say "unavailable" rather than "taken" — those names cannot be claimed by anyone.

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed since your last change. Once that cooldown is over, you can change to any available name, including your old one — as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took your old name, you cannot get it back.

How do I know if my 30-day cooldown is still active?

Go to your account settings on the League website and click the "Change Summoner Name" button. If the cooldown is still running, the system will show you a timer counting down the remaining days. You cannot proceed with a name change until this timer reaches zero.

What currency should I use — Riot Points or Blue Essence?

Blue Essence is free to earn by playing; Riot Points must be purchased with real money. If you have enough Blue Essence saved up, use that. If not, you can earn more by playing matches and opening champion capsules, or you can buy Riot Points if you want to change your name when ready.