You can change your summoner name through the League of Legends client, but the process costs Riot Points and has a waiting period between changes

To change your username in League of Legends, you log into the client, navigate to your account settings, and purchase a name change using Riot Points (the premium currency). The change takes effect when ready, but Riot restricts how often you can do this — you must wait 30 days between name changes, and your first change after creating an account is free.

The entire process takes about five minutes once you have Riot Points in your account. If you do not have Riot Points yet, you will need to buy them first, which adds a few minutes depending on your payment method.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first summoner name change is free, but every change after that costs 1,300 Riot Points.
  • You must wait 30 days between name changes, even if you have the Riot Points available.
  • The name change happens when ready in the client, but other players may see your old name in their recent match history for a short time.
  • You cannot change your username to a name that is already taken, contains offensive language, or violates Riot's naming policy.
  • If you forget your current username, you can find it by logging into your account on the League of Legends website or checking your client profile.

Where to find the name change option in the client

Open the League of Legends client and click the profile icon in the top right corner — it shows your current summoner name and rank. From the dropdown menu, select "Profile". On your profile page, look for a button or link that says "Change Summoner Name" or "Rename" near your username at the top.

Clicking that button opens a dialog box where you enter your new name. The client will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or violates naming rules. If the name is available and you have not changed your name in the last 30 days, you can proceed to purchase the change.

What happens if you do not have Riot Points

If you try to change your name but do not have enough Riot Points, the client will prompt you to buy them. Click "Purchase RP" and you will be taken to Riot's payment page, where you can buy Riot Points using a credit card, debit card, PayPal, or other payment methods depending on your region.

Riot Points come in preset amounts — typically starting at 650 RP for the smallest purchase. Since a name change costs 1,300 RP, you will need to buy at least the second tier of Riot Points. After your purchase completes, return to the client and the name change option will be available when ready.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your summoner name, you cannot change it again for 30 days, even if you have Riot Points ready. This rule applies to every player, including those who have changed their name many times before. The 30-day timer starts the moment your name change goes through.

If you try to change your name before the 30 days are up, the client will show you a message stating when you will be may be able to access to change again. There is no way to bypass this waiting period or pay extra to change sooner.

Names you cannot use

League of Legends has a naming policy that blocks certain summoner names. You cannot use a name that is already taken by another player, contains offensive language or slurs, impersonates a professional player or streamer, or includes excessive numbers or special characters. The client checks these rules automatically when you enter a new name.

If you see an error message saying your chosen name is unavailable, try a variation — add a number, change the spelling slightly, or pick a different name altogether. Names that are inactive or belong to deleted accounts may eventually become available again, but Riot does not publish a timeline for when this happens.

What other players see when you change your name

Your new summoner name appears in the client when ready after the change. However, other players may still see your old name in their match history, friend lists, or recent games for a few hours or up to a day. This is normal and happens because Riot's servers take time to update everywhere at once.

Your rank, division, and all your statistics stay exactly the same — changing your name does not reset your account or affect your LP, MMR, or any of your progress. The change is purely cosmetic.

If you want to change your name back

You can change your summoner name to anything available, including a name you used before. However, you still have to wait 30 days between changes and pay 1,300 RP each time (except for your first free change). If someone else has claimed your old name in the meantime, you cannot use it unless that player changes their name and the old name becomes available again.

There is no "revert to previous name" button — each change is treated as a new name change and follows the same rules and costs as any other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my first name change really free?

Yes. Every League of Legends account gets one free summoner name change. After that, each change costs 1,300 Riot Points. The free change does not expire, so you can use it whenever you want, but you can only use it once per account.

Can I change my name if I have a ranked restriction or ban?

You can change your name even if you are restricted or banned, as long as your account is not permanently suspended. However, if your account is permanently banned, you cannot log in to change anything. Temporary bans do not prevent name changes.

What if someone else takes the name I want while I am waiting for my 30 days to end?

If another player claims the name you wanted, you cannot use it unless they change their name later. There is no reservation system or way to hold a name. You will need to choose a different name or wait and hope the other player changes theirs eventually.

Does changing my summoner name affect my ranked rating or match history?

No. Your rank, LP, MMR, and all match history stay the same. Only your display name changes. Other players will see your new name in future matches, but your old name may appear in their past match history for a short time.

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

League of Legends summoner names can include letters, numbers, and spaces, but not most special characters like hyphens, underscores, or symbols. The client will reject names with characters it does not allow. Stick to letters, numbers, and spaces for the best chance of your name being accepted.