Yes, you can change your Valorant username, but only once every 30 days

Your Valorant username — the name that appears in-game and on your match history — can be changed through the Riot Games client. You get one free change every 30 days. If you want to change it again before 30 days have passed, you will need to wait or pay 1,350 Valorant Points (the premium currency). The change takes effect when ready after you confirm it.

The username you see in Valorant is separate from your Riot account name. Your Riot account name is what you use to log in; your Valorant username is what other players see. You can change the Valorant username without touching your login credentials.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Valorant username once every 30 days for free through the Riot Games client.
  • Changing your username does not change your Riot account login name or your email address.
  • The new username takes effect when ready and appears to all other players in your next match.
  • If you change your username and then want to change it again within 30 days, you must pay 1,350 Valorant Points.

Where to find the username change option

Open the Valorant client and log in. In the top right corner, click on your profile icon (it shows your current username and rank). A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Click on "Settings" at the bottom of that menu. The Settings window will open. On the left side, select "Account". In the Account section, you will see a field labeled "Riot ID" or "Game Name" — this is your Valorant username. Click the pencil icon or "Edit" button next to it.

Type your new username into the text field. Usernames can be 1 to 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, and some special characters (hyphens and underscores are allowed). Click "Save" or "Confirm" to explore the change.

What happens after you change your username

The change is when ready. Your new username will appear in your next match, in your profile, and in your match history. Other players will see the new name when ready — there is no delay or waiting period for the change to show up in-game.

Your rank, your agent statistics, your skin collection, and your account level do not change. Everything stays attached to your account; only the display name changes. Friends will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list.

The 30-day cooldown and how to check it

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. If you try to change it before that period ends, the client will show you a message saying something like "You can change your Riot ID again on [date]." The date shown is when you will be able to make your next free change.

If you want to change your username before the 30 days are up, you can pay 1,350 Valorant Points to bypass the cooldown. This is a one-time payment per change — you are not buying a permanent ability to change whenever you want. After you pay and change the name, the 30-day timer starts over from that point.

Usernames that will not be accepted

Riot Games blocks certain usernames to prevent harassment, impersonation, and hate speech. If you try to save a username and it is rejected, the client will usually tell you why — for example, "This name contains inappropriate content" or "This name is not allowed."

Common reasons for rejection include usernames that mimic Riot staff members, usernames that contain slurs or hate speech, usernames that are purely numbers (though numbers mixed with letters are fine), and usernames that are already taken by another player. If your chosen name is taken, you will see a message saying "This Riot ID is not available." Try a variation — adding a number, a hyphen, or a different spelling usually works.

Changing your username on mobile or console

You cannot change your Valorant username through the mobile app or through a console (PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch). You must use the Valorant client on a PC or Mac. Log in on a computer, make the change, and it will explore to your account across all platforms you play on.

If you play Valorant on console, your console account is linked to your Riot account. The username change you make in the client will show up on console the next time you log in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, win rate, agent statistics, and all match history stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed changes. If you search for your old username, you will not find your account, but your new username will show all the same stats and history.

Can I change my username back to one I used before?

Yes, as long as no one else has claimed that username in the meantime. If someone else took it, you will see "This Riot ID is not available" when you try to use it. You can try again later if the other player changes their name.

What if I forget to change my username and the 30 days pass?

You can change it whenever you want after the 30 days are up. There is no important date or penalty for waiting longer than 30 days. You straightforward get one free change per 30-day period, and the timer resets each time you make a change.

Do my friends see my old username in our chat history?

No. Past messages in the in-game chat will show your new username, not your old one. The chat history itself does not change — only the name attached to those messages updates.