Change your username through the Riot Games client

You change your League of Legends username by logging into your Riot Games account, navigating to your account settings, and purchasing a name change. The process takes about five minutes and costs 1,325 Riot Points — the premium currency in League. Your new name appears when ready after purchase, though you cannot change it again for 30 days.

The fastest route is through the official Riot Games website rather than the game client itself, because the website shows you exactly what your new name will look like before you pay. You will need your account login credentials and a payment method on file or Riot Points already in your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Username changes cost 1,325 Riot Points and take effect when ready, but you cannot change again for 30 days after purchase.
  • You make the change through your Riot Games account settings on the official website, not through the League client itself.
  • Your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens, and cannot match an existing player's name.
  • If your desired name is taken, you can add numbers or hyphens to make it unique — for example, "Shadowblade" becomes "Shadowblade-1".
  • You can check whether a name is available before you spend Riot Points by typing it into the search box on the name change page.

Log into your Riot Games account on the official website

Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser and click the blue "Sign In" button in the top right. Enter the email address or username associated with your League account, then your password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email.

Once you are logged in, you will see your account dashboard with your summoner name displayed at the top. Do not use the League client to change your name — the website process is clearer and shows you a preview of your new name before purchase.

Navigate to the username change page

On your account dashboard, look for the section labeled "Account" in the left sidebar menu. Click on it, then select "Change Summoner Name" from the options that appear. This will take you to a page showing your current summoner name and a text box where you can enter your new one.

The page will display a message telling you whether the name you want is available. If it is taken, the system will suggest similar alternatives with numbers or hyphens added. You can type different names into the box as many times as you want without any cost — the charge only happens when you confirm your purchase.

Check availability and confirm your new name

Type your desired username into the text box and wait a moment for the system to check whether it is available. Available names will show a green checkmark. Unavailable names will show a red X and may suggest variations you could use instead.

Remember that your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can only contain letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens. Names cannot start or end with a space or hyphen. Once you have found a name that is available and you are happy with how it looks, click the "Confirm" button to move to the payment step.

Pay for the name change with Riot Points

The confirmation page will show the cost: 1,325 Riot Points. If you do not have enough Riot Points in your account, you will need to purchase them. Click "Buy Riot Points" and choose the amount you need — the smallest package that covers the name change cost is 1,380 Riot Points. Complete the payment using your credit card, debit card, or other payment method accepted in your region.

If you already have Riot Points in your account from previous purchases, the system will deduct the cost automatically when you click "Purchase Name Change". Your new summoner name will appear in your account when ready, and you will receive a confirmation email from Riot Games.

Wait 30 days before changing your name again

After you purchase a name change, you cannot change your summoner name again for 30 days. This cooldown period starts the moment your purchase completes. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed, the "Change Summoner Name" option will be grayed out and will show you a countdown timer.

During this 30-day period, your new name is permanent in all your games, your match history, and your profile. Other players will see your updated name in the client and in-game. If you made a mistake or changed your mind, you will have to wait until the cooldown expires to change it again.

What happens if your desired name is unavailable

If the exact name you want is already taken by another player, you have two options. The first is to modify the name slightly by adding numbers or hyphens — for example, if "Shadowblade" is taken, you could use "Shadowblade1" or "Shadow-blade". The second is to choose a different name entirely and check its availability.

Names are held by the players who own them, and Riot Games does not force inactive players to give up their usernames. If you see a name you want that belongs to an inactive account, you cannot claim it. The name change system will tell you when ready whether a name is available, so you will know before you spend any Riot Points.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name for free?

No. Every summoner name change costs 1,325 Riot Points. Riot Games does not offer free name changes except in rare cases where a name violates their policies and they force a change on the account owner. New accounts do not receive a free name change either.

What if I want to change my name back to what it was before?

You can change your name back to a previous name, but you must wait 30 days after your last change and pay 1,325 Riot Points again. The old name will be available to you as long as no other player has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took your old name, you cannot use it again.

Will changing my summoner name affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, and all match history stay exactly the same. Your new name will straightforward appear on all your past games and your profile. Other players looking at your match history will see your current summoner name, not the name you had when you played those games.

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

Your new summoner name appears when ready after purchase. You will see it in your account dashboard right away, and it will show in the client and in-game within seconds. You do not need to restart the client or your computer.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my summoner name?

You can use spaces and hyphens, but not other special characters like underscores, periods, or symbols. Your name can be 3 to 16 characters long. Names cannot start or end with a space or hyphen, and consecutive spaces or hyphens are not allowed.