Where to find your username if you can't remember it

Your League of Legends username appears in the top-left corner of the client launcher before you log in — it's the name you see in the account dropdown menu. If you're already logged in, open the client, click your profile icon in the top-right, and your summoner name (the in-game username) displays at the top of the menu. That's the name you use to change your username through the shop.

If you don't remember your account email or can't access the client, you can look up your summoner name on the League of Legends website using any region's public profile search. Go to the official League site, find the search bar, type in any username you think might be yours, and the search will show you summoner names, levels, and ranked tiers. This works even if you haven't logged in.

Your summoner name is different from your Riot ID, which is a newer account identifier that looks like "YourName#NA1" or similar. The summoner name is what you need for a username change — it's the one that appears in-game and in chat.

Key Takeaways

  • Your summoner name appears in the client launcher dropdown menu or in your profile icon menu if you're logged in.
  • You can search for your summoner name on the official League of Legends website without logging in, using the public profile search.
  • Your summoner name is different from your Riot ID — the summoner name is what you change through the shop.
  • If you have multiple accounts, each one has its own summoner name, and you'll need to log into each client separately to see which name belongs to which account.

Checking the League client if you're logged in

Open the League of Legends client and look at the top-left corner of the launcher window. You'll see your summoner name displayed there, usually next to a small profile icon. Click on that dropdown menu and your full summoner name appears again at the top of the list, along with your account level and any ranked badges.

If you're in a game or in the lobby, you can also see your summoner name in the bottom-left corner of the screen, next to your champion selection or in the player list. This is the exact name you'll use when you go to change your username through the shop.

Using the public profile search on the League website

Go to the official League of Legends website and locate the search bar (usually in the top navigation or on the main page). Type in a summoner name you think might be yours, or any name you remember playing under. The search returns results showing summoner names, account levels, and ranked information for that region.

You can search across different regions if you're not sure which server your account is on. The search results show you the exact spelling of the summoner name, which is important because usernames are case-sensitive in some contexts. Once you find your account, write down the exact summoner name as it appears in the search results.

What to do if you can't find your account

If you've searched the public profile and can't find a summoner name you recognize, you may have an account on a different region server than you thought. League accounts are region-specific — an account on the North American server (NA) is separate from one on the European server (EUW) or other regions. Try searching on different region pages if the website offers that option.

If you still can't locate your account, you may need to log into the client directly to see your summoner name. If you don't remember your email address or password, you can use the "Forgot your password?" link on the League login page to reset your account access. Riot will send a reset link to the email address associated with your account.

Understanding summoner name versus Riot ID

Your summoner name is your in-game username — the name other players see when you're in a match or on their friends list. This is the name you change through the League shop when you purchase a username change.

Your Riot ID is a newer identifier that looks like "SummonerName#NA1" or "SummonerName#EUW1". It includes your summoner name plus a region tag. You use your Riot ID when adding friends across different Riot games (like Valorant), but for changing your League username specifically, you only need your summoner name.

Checking multiple accounts if you have more than one

If you play on multiple League accounts, each one has its own summoner name. Open the client and look at the account dropdown in the top-left corner — you may see a list of accounts you can switch between. Click on each account to see which summoner name belongs to which login.

If you don't see multiple accounts in the dropdown, you may need to log out and log back in with a different email address to access another account. Each account is tied to a separate email address and has its own summoner name, level, and ranked history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my summoner name the same as my email address?

No. Your email address is what you use to log into your account, but your summoner name is your in-game username. They're separate. You log in with your email, but other players see your summoner name in matches.

Can I search for someone else's summoner name?

Yes. The public profile search on the League website shows any summoner name that's been played recently. You can search for friends, opponents, or streamers to find their exact summoner name and view their ranked stats.

What if my summoner name has special characters or spaces?

Summoner names can include spaces and some special characters. When you search, type the name exactly as you remember it, including spaces. If the search doesn't find it, try variations — sometimes a space might be missing or a character might be slightly different.

Do I need my summoner name to change my username?

Yes. When you go to the League shop to purchase a username change, you'll need to know your current summoner name. The shop shows you what your name is before you make the change, so you can verify it's correct.