The steps to rename your account in League of Legends

You change your League of Legends username through the Riot Games website, not in the game client itself. Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, go to the Account section, find the Summoner Name field, and click the option to change it. The system will show you the cost (usually 1300 Riot Points for the first change, then 1560 Riot Points for each change after that), confirm the new name is available, and process the change when ready once you pay.

The new name takes effect right away in your client and in-game. Your friends list updates automatically, and your match history stays attached to your account — nothing is lost. You can change your name as often as you want, but each change costs Riot Points, which you buy with real money or earn through Valorant battle pass rewards.

Key Takeaways

  • You must log into your Riot Games account on the website, not through the League client, to change your summoner name.
  • The first name change costs 1300 Riot Points; each subsequent change costs 1560 Riot Points.
  • Your new name takes effect when ready, and your account history, rank, and friends list all stay the same.
  • You cannot use a name that is already taken, contains profanity, or violates Riot's naming policy.
  • If you change your name, your old name becomes available for other players to use after a short delay.

What names you cannot use

Riot Games blocks names that contain profanity, slurs, or hateful language in any language. The system also rejects names that are already taken by another active account. If you try to use a name that violates the policy, the website will tell you why and ask you to pick a different one.

Names that impersonate Riot employees, professional players, or streamers are also blocked. If you want a name that is close to a famous player's name, you will need to add numbers, underscores, or spaces to make it distinct. The system checks this automatically when you type the name in.

How much it costs and where to get Riot Points

Riot Points are the premium currency in League of Legends. You buy them directly from the Riot Games website or through the League client by going to the Store tab. A bundle of 1325 Riot Points costs around $10 USD, though prices vary by region and payment method. You can also earn Riot Points through the Valorant battle pass if you play that game, though the amount is small.

If you do not want to spend money, you cannot change your name — there is no way to rename your account using Blue Essence, champion shards, or any other in-game currency. The cost is fixed and applies every time you change your name after the first change.

What happens to your old name

Once you change your summoner name, your old name becomes available for other players to use after about a week. During that week, the name is reserved and cannot be claimed by anyone else. After the week passes, any player can take it.

Your account does not lose anything when you change your name. Your rank, your match history, your skins, your friends list — all of it stays exactly the same. The only thing that changes is what other players see when they look you up or play against you.

Changing your name on a smurf account

If you have a second League account (a smurf), you change the name the same way: log into that account on the Riot website and pay the Riot Points cost. Each account has its own summoner name and its own name-change history, so changing one account's name does not affect your main account.

Keep in mind that if your smurf account is new or low-level, Riot may have restrictions on what you can do with it. If you run into an error when trying to change the name, check that your account is at least level 5 and that you have not changed the name too recently (there is usually a cooldown of a few days between changes on the same account).

Troubleshooting if the change does not go through

If you click the change button and nothing happens, first check that you have enough Riot Points in your account. If you do, try logging out of the Riot website completely, closing your browser, and logging back in. Sometimes the page needs a full refresh to process the payment.

If the name you want is rejected but you do not see a reason why, it may contain a word or phrase that Riot's filter flagged automatically. Try removing numbers, changing the spelling slightly, or using underscores or spaces. If you believe the rejection is a mistake, you can contact Riot Support through the website and ask them to review the name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name for free?

No. The first name change costs 1300 Riot Points, and every change after that costs 1560 Riot Points. There is no free option, and you cannot use any other currency to pay for it.

How long does it take for my new name to show up?

Your new name shows up when ready in your client and in-game. Friends see the change right away, and your match history updates to show your new name. There is no waiting period.

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

Yes, but you have to pay the full cost again. If you changed your name from "OldName" to "NewName" and want to go back, you pay 1560 Riot Points to change it back. Your old name may be taken by someone else by then, so you might not be able to use it.

What if someone else took my old name?

Once your old name becomes available (after about a week), any player can claim it. If someone else takes it, you cannot get it back unless they change their name later. You would have to pick a different name instead.

Do I lose my rank or skins when I change my name?

No. Your rank, skins, champions, and all other account progress stay exactly the same. Only your summoner name changes.