Yes, you can change your Riot username, but only once every 90 days

Riot Games lets you change the username associated with your Riot account (the one you use to log into League of Legends, Valorant, and other Riot games) once every 90 days. The change takes effect when ready after you make it. You do not need to contact support or wait for approval — the system processes it right away.

This is different from your in-game summoner name in League of Legends or your agent name in Valorant, which have their own separate change rules. Your Riot username is what appears on your account profile and in your login credentials across all Riot games.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Riot username once every 90 days through your account settings on the Riot website.
  • The change applies to your entire Riot account across all games, not just one title.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and not already be taken by another account.
  • Changing your Riot username does not affect your League of Legends summoner name or Valorant agent name — those are separate and have their own change timers.
  • If you forget your username or cannot access your account, you will need to contact Riot support through their help portal.

Where to change your username on the Riot website

Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com. Once you are signed in, look for the "Username" section in your account settings — this is usually on the left side of the page under "Account". Click the edit button next to your current username.

Type your new username into the field that appears. Riot will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or breaks their naming rules. If the name is available, click "Save" and the change goes live right away. You will see your new username reflected across all Riot games within seconds.

Rules for what your new username can be

Your Riot username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like @, #, or $, or accented letters.

Riot also blocks usernames that contain slurs, impersonate staff members, or are otherwise against their terms of service. If you try to create a username that violates these rules, the system will reject it and tell you why. The most common reason for rejection is that the name is already taken by another player.

The 90-day waiting period between changes

Once you change your Riot username, you cannot change it again for 90 days. This timer starts the moment you save your new username. If you try to change it before 90 days have passed, the system will show you how many days remain before you can make another change.

The 90-day rule applies to your entire Riot account, not to individual games. So if you change your username while playing Valorant, you cannot change it again in League of Legends until 90 days have passed.

How changing your Riot username differs from changing in-game names

Your Riot username and your in-game names are separate. Changing your Riot username does not automatically change your League of Legends summoner name or your Valorant agent name. If you want to change those, you need to do so through each game's own settings.

League of Legends summoner names can be changed once every 30 days (after your first change, which is free). Valorant agent names do not have a change limit — you can change them as often as you want. Both of these changes are made within the game client, not on the Riot website.

What to do if you cannot access your account

If you have forgotten your Riot username, cannot log in, or suspect your account has been compromised, you will need to contact Riot support. Go to support.riotgames.com and select "Account & Sign In" as your issue category. Describe your problem and provide as much information as you can — the email address associated with your account, the region you play in, and any recent activity you remember.

Riot support will ask you to verify your identity before they make any changes to your account. This usually involves answering security questions or confirming details about your account history. Response times vary, but most account issues are resolved within a few business days.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not assume that changing your Riot username will hide your account history or make you unrecognizable to other players. Your account ID — a number that stays the same forever — is what Riot uses to track your history. Other players can still find your match history and stats even after you change your username.

Do not try to change your username more than once in 90 days by creating a new account. Riot's terms of service prohibit account sharing and ban evasion. If you are banned from playing, creating a new account to get around that ban can result in a permanent suspension of all your accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes, as long as 90 days have passed since your last change and no one else has claimed that username. If someone else has taken your old username, you cannot use it again unless they change theirs first.

Will changing my Riot username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, match history, and all account statistics stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed on your profile changes. Other players can still look up your old username and find your history through Riot's match history tools.

What happens if I try to use a username that is already taken?

The system will reject the change and tell you the name is unavailable. You will need to choose a different username. You can try as many different names as you want during the editing process — you only use up your one change per 90 days once you successfully save a new username.

Can I change my username if my account is banned?

No. If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot make any changes to it, including changing your username. You must wait until your suspension ends, or if your account is permanently banned, you cannot change it at all.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your password and username are separate. Changing one does not affect the other. However, if you are concerned about account security, changing your password is always a good idea — just do it through the "Password" section of your account settings, not the username section.