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

Riot Games lets you change the username tied to your account — the name that appears in Valorant, League of Legends, and other Riot games. You can do this yourself through your account settings without contacting support. The catch is a 90-day waiting period between changes, so you cannot change it again until three months have passed since your last change.

The process takes about five minutes and costs nothing. Your new username goes live when ready after you confirm it, and it updates across all Riot games you play on that account.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username through the Riot Games website in your account settings, not inside the game client.
  • The new username takes effect right away and shows up in all your Riot games at once.
  • You must wait 90 days after each change before you can pick a new one again.
  • Usernames cannot contain spaces, special characters, or certain words that Riot flags as inappropriate.
  • If someone else has already claimed the username you want, you will need to pick something different.

Where to change your username

Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com. This is the official account management site, separate from the game launcher. Once you are signed in, look for the username field on your account page — it is usually near the top under your profile information.

Click on the username field or look for an "Edit" button next to it. A text box will appear where you can type your new username. Type what you want, then click the button to save or confirm the change. Riot will tell you right away if the name is already taken or breaks their naming rules.

What usernames are not allowed

Riot blocks usernames that contain spaces, numbers at the start, or special characters like hyphens, underscores, or periods. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. Usernames that are offensive, impersonate Riot staff, or match certain flagged words will also be rejected.

If you see an error message when you try to save, the name either violates one of these rules or someone else already has it. Try a different variation — adding a number at the end, changing a letter, or picking something entirely new usually works.

The 90-day waiting period explained

After you change your username, Riot locks you out of making another change for 90 days. This counter starts the moment you confirm your new name, not when you first tried to change it. If you change your username on January 1st, you cannot change it again until April 1st.

This rule exists to prevent account takeovers — if someone gains temporary access to your account, they cannot rapidly cycle through usernames to hide their activity. The 90-day window also gives you time to establish your new name in the community.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old one becomes available for someone else to claim after a short delay. Riot does not hold old usernames for you, so if you change your mind, you cannot get your previous name back unless no one else has taken it in the meantime.

Your account history, rank, skins, and all other progress stay exactly the same. Only the display name changes. Friends will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list.

If your username change does not work

If you see an error after trying to change your username, first check that the new name does not contain spaces, special characters, or numbers at the very start. Make sure it is between 3 and 16 characters. If it meets all those rules and you still get an error, the username is probably already taken.

If the website itself is not loading or you cannot access your account settings, try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in. If that does not work, you may need to contact Riot support through their help portal at support.riotgames.com. Have your account email and the username you are trying to change to ready when you reach out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once?

Yes, but you must wait 90 days between changes. After you change your username, you are locked out of making another change until 90 days have passed from the date you confirmed the new name.

Will my friends see my old username or my new one?

They will see your new username once they log back into the game or refresh their friends list. The change is not retroactive — old chat messages will still show your old name, but your current profile and in-game display will show the new one.

What if the username I want is taken?

You will need to pick a different name. Try adding numbers to the end, swapping letters, or choosing something else entirely. Riot does not have a waitlist for usernames, so if someone else has claimed it, you cannot reserve it.

Does changing my username affect my rank or my skins?

No. Your rank, skins, battle pass progress, and everything else on your account stays the same. Only the name that displays changes.

Can I change my username if I have been banned?

If your account is currently banned, you cannot log into the account settings to change your username. You would need to wait until the ban expires. If your account is permanently banned, you cannot change the username at all.