You can change your League of Legends username through the Riot Games website, and the process takes about five minutes

Your League of Legends username is tied to your Riot account, not your game client. To change it, you log into your Riot account on the web, navigate to your account settings, and request a new name. Riot allows one free username change, then charges 1300 Riot Points (the in-game currency you buy with real money) for each change after that. The new name takes effect when ready in your client, though it may take a few minutes to update in the client's display.

The process is straightforward if you know where to look, because Riot doesn't advertise the username change tool prominently. Most players search for it in the client first and don't find it — the option lives on the Riot website instead.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username on the Riot Games website at account.riotgames.com, not inside the League client.
  • Your first username change is free; every change after that costs 1300 Riot Points.
  • The new name appears in your client within a few minutes and is locked in when ready.
  • You cannot use a name that is already taken, contains profanity, or impersonates a pro player or Riot employee.
  • If you forget your Riot account password, you must reset it before you can change your username.

Log into your Riot account on the web

Open a web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. Click the Sign In button in the top right corner. Enter the email address or username you use to log into League of Legends, then enter your password.

If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account (which Riot recommends), you will be asked to enter a code from your authenticator app or email. Enter that code and click Verify. You are now logged into your Riot account on the web.

Navigate to the username change page

Once you are logged in, look at the left sidebar. Click Account. On the page that loads, you will see several options including Username, Email, and Password. Click on the Username section.

The page will show your current username and a button labeled Change Username. Click that button. If this is your first username change, the page will tell you it is free. If you have already used your free change, it will show the cost in Riot Points.

Enter your new username and confirm it

A text box will appear asking you to type your new username. Type the name you want. Riot usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, spaces, and some special characters like hyphens and underscores. Usernames are not case-sensitive — "PlayerOne" and "playerone" are treated as the same name.

As you type, Riot will check whether the name is available. If the name is taken, you will see a red message saying so. If it is available, you will see a green checkmark. Once you have a name that is available and that you want to keep, click Confirm or Change Username (the button label varies slightly).

Pay for the change if it is not your first one

If this is not your first username change, a screen will appear showing the cost: 1300 Riot Points. You will see a button to Purchase with Riot Points or similar wording. Click it. The system will deduct the Riot Points from your account balance when ready.

If you do not have enough Riot Points, you will need to buy more through the League client or the Riot website before you can complete the change. Close this page, buy Riot Points, and return to the username change page to try again.

Wait for the change to appear in your client

After you confirm the change, you will see a success message on the Riot website. Your new username is now locked in. Close the browser and open your League of Legends client. Your new username should appear in the top left corner of the client within a few minutes. If it still shows your old name after five minutes, log out of the client completely and log back in.

The change is permanent and when ready on Riot's servers, so other players will see your new name in their games and in the match history right away. You do not need to restart your computer or do anything else.

What happens if your desired name is taken or blocked

If the name you want is already taken, you will see that message when you try to confirm it. You must choose a different name. If a name contains profanity, impersonates a Riot employee, or mimics a professional player's name too closely, Riot will block it and show you an error message. In those cases, you will need to pick a different name that does not trigger the filter.

If you have already changed your username once and want to change it again, you will be charged 1300 Riot Points each time. There is no limit to how many times you can change your name, as long as you have the Riot Points to pay for it. Riot does not refund Riot Points spent on username changes, so choose carefully before you confirm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username if I have been banned or suspended?

No. If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot change your username until the suspension is lifted or the ban is removed. You can still log into the Riot website, but the username change button will be disabled with a message explaining why.

Does changing my username affect my rank, skins, or match history?

No. Your rank, all your skins, your Blue Essence, your Riot Points, and your entire match history stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Everyone who played with you before will see your new name in their match history.

What if I change my mind right after changing my username?

You cannot undo a username change. If you want to go back to your old name, you must change your username again and pay 1300 Riot Points (unless it is still your first free change and you have not confirmed it yet). Change your name carefully before you confirm.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?

Yes. Riot allows spaces, hyphens, underscores, and some other special characters. Avoid characters that look like letters (like the number zero instead of the letter O) because they can confuse other players. Riot will reject names with profanity or names that are too similar to existing pro player names.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in the client?

Usually within a few minutes. If your old name is still showing after five minutes, log out of the League client completely and log back in. The change is when ready on Riot's servers, so the delay is just the client catching up to the update.