You can change your League of Legends username through the Riot Games client, but it costs 1,325 Riot Points and takes effect when ready

Open the League of Legends client on your computer, log in to your account, and click the summoner icon in the top right corner. Select "Summoner" from the dropdown menu. On your profile page, look for the "Change Summoner Name" button — it appears near your current name at the top of the page. Click it, type your new name, confirm you have enough Riot Points in your account (the cost is fixed at 1,325 RP regardless of region), and complete the purchase. Your new name takes effect when ready in all game modes and on your profile.

If you do not have enough Riot Points, you can buy them directly from the client. Click the Riot Points icon (usually in the top right corner), choose your purchase amount, and complete the payment through your chosen method — credit card, PayPal, or regional payment options vary by location. After your purchase goes through, return to the summoner profile page and follow the name change steps above.

Key Takeaways

  • Changing your summoner name costs 1,325 Riot Points and happens when ready once you complete the purchase.
  • You change your name through the League of Legends client itself, not through a website or support ticket.
  • Your new name appears everywhere — in-game, on your profile, in match history, and on the ranked ladder.
  • You can change your name as often as you want, but you pay the full cost each time.
  • If you forget your current summoner name, check your email for past login confirmations or look at your Riot Games account page.

Where to find the change name button

The summoner profile page is where the name change option lives. In the client, click your summoner icon in the top right corner — it usually shows your current name and rank. A dropdown menu appears. Select "Summoner" to open your full profile page. You should see your summoner name displayed prominently near the top, along with your level, rank, and other account details.

Below or next to your summoner name, you will see a "Change Summoner Name" button or link. It is usually styled as a clickable text link or small button. If you do not see it when ready, scroll down slightly on the profile page — sometimes it appears below your rank information. Click this button to begin the process.

What names are not allowed

Riot Games blocks summoner names that contain profanity, slurs, hate speech, or references to real-world violence. Names that impersonate Riot employees, professional players, or streamers are also rejected. The system also flags names that are too similar to existing names — if someone already has "Draven Main" and you try to register "Draven Main1", the system may reject it as too close.

Names with excessive numbers, special characters, or spaces are often rejected during the purchase attempt. The system will tell you when ready if your chosen name violates the rules — you will see an error message before you are charged. If this happens, go back and choose a different name. You are not charged until the system confirms your name is acceptable.

How long the change takes to show everywhere

Your new summoner name appears in the client and in-game within seconds of purchase. When you load into your next match, your teammates and enemies will see your new name. Your match history updates when ready, and your ranked ladder position shows your new name right away.

Third-party websites that track League of Legends accounts — like op.gg, u.gg, or Mobalytics — usually update within a few hours, though sometimes it takes up to 24 hours for their databases to sync with Riot's servers. If you are a streamer or content creator, your past VODs will still show your old name, since those are recorded video. Your new name only appears in live streams and future recordings.

If you change your mind or made a typo

You can change your name again when ready after your first change, but you will pay the full 1,325 Riot Points again. There is no grace period or refund if you realize you made a typo or do not like your new name. Riot does not offer partial refunds or free corrections, so double-check your spelling before you confirm the purchase.

If you are unsure about a name, you can test it by typing it into the change name field and seeing whether the system accepts it before you pay. The system validates the name and tells you if it is available or blocked — this check happens before any charge goes through. Take your time reading the confirmation screen to make sure the spelling is exactly what you want.

Riot Points payment methods and regional differences

The payment methods available to buy Riot Points depend on your region and account location. In North America and Europe, you can usually pay with credit card, debit card, or PayPal. Other regions support local payment methods — for example, some Asian regions support mobile carrier billing, and some Latin American regions support local bank transfers or prepaid cards.

The Riot Points themselves cost the same everywhere (1,325 RP for a name change), but the real-world price in your currency varies. You can see the exact price in your local currency before you complete the purchase. If you have Riot Points left over from a previous purchase, those count toward the name change cost — you only pay the difference if you do not have enough.

What happens to your old name

Your old summoner name becomes available for someone else to use after you change it. There is no holding period or reservation — as soon as your new name takes effect, another player can register your old name if they want it. This means if you change from "Faker" to "Faker2" and then change your mind, you cannot get "Faker" back unless it happens to still be unclaimed.

Your account history, rank, and all your statistics stay with your account no matter how many times you change your name. Your match history will show your new name going forward, but old match records are tied to your account, not to the name itself. If someone looks up your account by your old name after you have changed it, they will not find you — they would need to search by your new name or by your account ID.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name if I am banned or suspended?

No. If your account is currently suspended or banned, you cannot make any purchases, including Riot Points or name changes. You must wait until your suspension ends. If your account is permanently banned, you cannot change the name because you cannot access the client or make purchases.

Do I need to change my password after changing my summoner name?

No. Your summoner name and your account password are separate. Changing your summoner name does not affect your login credentials or security settings. Your password remains the same, and you log in with the same email and password as before.

What if someone else already has the name I want?

The system will not let you purchase a name that is already taken. When you type the name into the change field, the system checks availability when ready and tells you if it is unavailable. You will see an error message before you are charged, so you can choose a different name instead.

Can I change my summoner name on mobile or through the website?

No. You must change your summoner name through the League of Legends client on your computer. The website and mobile app do not have this option. You need to open the client, log in, and follow the steps through your summoner profile.

Is there a limit to how many times I can change my name?

No. You can change your summoner name as many times as you want, but you pay 1,325 Riot Points each time. There is no cooldown period between changes, so you could theoretically change your name multiple times in one day if you had enough Riot Points.