You can change your League of Legends username through the Riot Games website, and it costs 1,300 RP (Riot Points) each time

Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, go to the "Username" section under Account Settings, and click "Change Username". Type your new name, confirm the cost of 1,300 RP will be charged, and submit. The change takes effect when ready — your old username becomes available for other players after a short cooldown period, usually a few hours.

You do not need to uninstall or reinstall the game. Your account, rank, skins, and all cosmetics stay exactly as they are. Only the name displayed above your character changes.

Key Takeaways

  • Username changes cost 1,300 RP and happen when ready through your Riot Games account settings, not through the League client itself.
  • Your old username becomes available to other players after a few hours, so choose carefully if you plan to keep the same name later.
  • You can change your username as often as you want, but each change costs the same amount of RP.
  • Your rank, match history, skins, and all account progress remain unchanged when you switch usernames.

Where to find the username change option

Open a web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. Sign in with your Riot Games email and password — this is the same login you use to start League of Legends. You do not need to open the League client.

Once you are logged in, look for "Account" in the left sidebar menu. Click it, then find "Username" in the list of options. This section shows your current username and a button labeled "Change Username". Click that button to begin.

What happens during the change process

After you click "Change Username", a text box appears where you type your new name. League of Legends usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and spaces. You cannot use special characters like hyphens, underscores, or symbols.

The system checks whether your chosen name is already taken. If it is, you will see an error message and can try a different name. Once you find an available name you want, the page shows you the cost: 1,300 RP. You must have that amount in your account before you can proceed. If you do not have enough RP, you can purchase more through the League client or the Riot Games website.

Click the confirmation button to complete the purchase and change. The new username appears on your account within seconds.

How much RP you need and where to buy it

A username change costs exactly 1,300 RP every single time, regardless of how many times you have changed it before. RP is Riot's premium currency and is purchased with real money. The price of RP varies by region and bundle size, but 1,300 RP typically costs between $10 and $15 USD depending on your country.

You can buy RP directly through the League of Legends client by clicking the RP icon in the top right corner, or through your Riot Games account website. Choose the bundle size that includes at least 1,300 RP. Some bundles offer bonus RP, so you may end up with extra RP left over for other purchases like skins or battle passes.

What stays the same after you change your username

Your account rank, division, and all ranked progress remain exactly as they were. If you were Gold 2 before the change, you are still Gold 2 after. Your match history, statistics, and all past games are still visible under your new username.

Every skin, champion, emote, and cosmetic item you own stays in your inventory. Your friends list does not change — people who had you added before the username change will still see you in their friends list, and the new username will appear next to your name. You do not lose access to any game modes or features.

Timing and what happens to your old username

The username change takes effect when ready after you confirm the purchase. You can log out and back in, or straightforward refresh the League client, and your new name will appear. Other players can see the new username right away in matches, on your profile, and in chat.

Your old username does not stay reserved for you. After a few hours — the exact time varies but is usually between 2 and 6 hours — your previous username becomes available for any other player to claim. If you think you might want that name back someday, keep that in mind before you change. Once someone else takes it, you would have to pay another 1,300 RP to change your name again and then wait for that new name to cycle back into availability.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you see an error saying "You do not have enough RP", you need to purchase more RP before you can change your username. Go to the League client, click the RP icon, and buy a bundle. Wait a few minutes for the RP to appear in your account, then try the username change again.

If the name you want is already taken, the system will tell you when ready. Try variations like adding numbers at the end, using spaces between words, or choosing a different name entirely. Remember that names are case-insensitive, so "MyName" and "myname" are treated as the same username.

If you changed your username but it is not showing up in the League client, try closing the client completely and opening it again. Sometimes the client takes a minute to sync with your account. If it still does not appear after 10 minutes, log out of your Riot Games account on the website and log back in to refresh your session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, but only after someone else claims it or it cycles back into availability. Your old username becomes available to other players after a few hours. If no one takes it, you can change your name back to it anytime by paying another 1,300 RP. If someone else claims it first, you would have to wait for them to change their name or for Riot to remove the account.

Do my friends see my old username or new username?

Your friends see your new username when ready. They do not need to re-add you or do anything on their end. Your old username disappears from their friends list and is replaced with your new one as soon as the change goes through.

What if I change my username and then want to change it again?

You can change your username as many times as you want, but each change costs 1,300 RP. There is no limit on how often you can do it, only the cost each time. Some players change their username multiple times per season.

Does changing my username affect my rank or MMR?

No. Your rank, division, LP, and matchmaking rating stay exactly the same. The username is purely cosmetic and does not touch any of your account data or competitive standing.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my new username?

You can use spaces between words, but you cannot use hyphens, underscores, periods, or other special characters. Usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and spaces only.