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

Your Valorant username is tied to your Riot account, and Riot lets you change it through your account settings. The change takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games you play. You can change it once per month — if you change it today, you cannot change it again for 30 days from that date.

The username you choose must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot be blank or contain only numbers. Riot also blocks usernames that violate their code of conduct, so anything hateful, sexually explicit, or impersonating a real person will be rejected when you try to save it. Your in-game name in Valorant is the same as your Riot username by default — changing your Riot username updates what other players see during matches, in the scoreboard, and on your profile.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Valorant username once every 30 days through your Riot account settings on the official website.
  • Your new username must be 3 to 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.
  • Usernames that contain hate speech, sexual content, or impersonation will be rejected by the system.
  • The change applies to your Riot ID across all Riot games, not just Valorant, and takes effect when ready.

How to change your username step by step

Go to the Riot Games website and sign into your account. Click on your account name in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the account page, look for the section labeled "Riot ID" — this is where your username and the four-digit number appear.

Click the pencil icon or "Edit" button next to your Riot ID. Type your new username in the field that appears. Riot will tell you right away if the name is taken, contains blocked words, or breaks the character rules. Once you enter a name that passes, click "Save" or "Confirm." The change is when ready — you do not need to restart Valorant or log out and back in.

If you see an error message saying you cannot change your username yet, you are still within the 30-day waiting period from your last change. The system will show you the exact date you can change it again.

What happens to your old username after you change it

Your old username becomes available for other players to use after you change it. There is no way to reserve it or get it back later. If you think you might want to use the same name again someday, choose a different new username now.

Your Riot ID number (the four digits after the #) stays the same even when you change your username. Friends who have added you will still see you in their friends list under your new name, and your match history and rank stay attached to your account.

Usernames that will be rejected

Riot blocks usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or sexual content. The system also rejects names that impersonate real people, celebrities, or Riot employees. Names that are only numbers, contain spaces, or use characters other than letters, numbers, and underscores will not be accepted.

If your chosen name is rejected, you will see a message explaining why. Try a different combination of letters and numbers. If you believe your username was rejected by mistake, you can contact Riot support through your account page, though they rarely overturn these decisions.

What to do if your username is taken

If the username you want is already in use, Riot will tell you when you try to save it. You will need to choose a different name. Try adding numbers to the end, using underscores between words, or picking a completely different name.

Usernames are not reserved or held by inactive accounts. Even if someone has not played in years, their username stays theirs unless they change it. You cannot request that Riot free up a username for you.

Changing your username on mobile or console

You cannot change your Riot username through the Valorant mobile app or through a console. You must use a web browser on a computer and go to the Riot Games website. Sign into your account there, navigate to your Riot ID settings, and make the change.

The change will sync to your mobile and console versions of Valorant within a few minutes. You do not need to log out and back in on those devices — the update happens automatically once Riot's servers process the change.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your new username appears when ready in your account settings and in your Riot ID. In Valorant itself, it may take a few minutes to update across all menus and in-game displays, but usually shows within seconds. If it has not updated after five minutes, try restarting Valorant.

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Riot enforces a 30-day cooldown between username changes. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed since your last change, the system will block you and show the date you can change it again.

Will my friends still see me if I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list connection is tied to your account, not your username. When you change your username, you will straightforward appear under the new name in their friends list. They do not need to re-add you.

What if I forget what my current username is?

Sign into your Riot account on the website and go to your account settings. Your current Riot username and ID number are displayed in the "Riot ID" section. You can also see it in Valorant by opening the main menu and looking at the top left corner of the screen.

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

Only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. Since old usernames become available when ready after you change them, someone else may have taken it. If it is still available, you can change back to it, but you will still need to wait 30 days from your most recent change.