Yes, you can change your Riot username, but it costs RP and has a waiting period between changes
You can change the name that appears in League of Legends, Valorant, and other Riot games through your account settings. The change costs 1,325 Riot Points (RP) — the premium currency you buy with real money — and takes effect when ready once purchased. However, Riot enforces a waiting period: you must wait 30 days after your last name change before you can change it again.
The name you change is your summoner name (in League) or player name (in Valorant), which is what other players see in-game and on your profile. This is different from your Riot ID, which is a separate identifier tied to your account and cannot be changed.
Key Takeaways
- Changing your username costs 1,325 RP and you can do it once every 30 days.
- The change takes effect when ready and appears to all other players right away.
- Your new name must follow Riot's content policy — no hate speech, slurs, or impersonation of real people or pro players.
- If your name is reported and found to violate the policy, Riot can force a name change and may suspend your account.
- You cannot reserve a name or claim it before purchase — the first person to buy the change gets it.
Where to change your username
Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, then go to the Summoner section (for League) or Account section (for Valorant). You will see a button labeled Change Summoner Name or Change Player Name. Click it, type your new name, and confirm the purchase of 1,325 RP.
The name change is when ready. You do not need to restart the game or wait for a server update. Other players will see your new name when ready in their match history, on your profile, and in any ongoing games.
What names are not allowed
Riot blocks names that contain hate speech, slurs, sexual content, or references to real-world violence. You also cannot use a name that impersonates a real person, a professional player, a Riot employee, or a well-known streamer. Names that are purely numbers or gibberish are allowed, but names that are blank or contain only spaces are rejected at purchase.
If you change your name to something that violates the policy and it gets reported, Riot's moderation team will review it. If they find it breaks the rules, they will force you to change it again at no cost and may issue a warning or temporary suspension to your account. Repeated violations can lead to longer bans.
The 30-day waiting period between changes
After you change your name, you must wait exactly 30 days before you can change it again. This timer starts the moment the purchase goes through, not when you log out or restart the game. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed, the button will show a countdown telling you how many days remain.
The waiting period applies to every player on your account. If you share an account with someone else, neither of you can change the name until the 30 days are up. This rule exists to prevent name-sniping and to reduce the overhead on Riot's systems.
What happens if someone takes the name you want
Riot does not reserve names. If you want a specific username but do not have the RP to buy the change right now, someone else can purchase that same name before you do. Once they own it, you cannot use it unless they change their name later and it becomes available again.
There is no waitlist or claim system. If a name is important to you, buy the change as soon as you can afford it. Names that are currently in use by inactive accounts may eventually be recycled by Riot, but there is no public schedule for when that happens.
How much RP costs and payment options
The name change costs 1,325 RP. RP is sold in bundles: 650 RP costs around $5 USD, 1,380 RP costs around $10 USD, and larger bundles go up from there. Prices vary slightly by region and currency. You can buy RP through the Riot client, through your web browser on the Riot account page, or through third-party retailers in some regions.
Riot accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and regional payment methods depending on where you live. Once you buy RP, it stays in your account until you spend it. You do not lose RP if you do not use it, and you can use the same RP balance for multiple purchases.
Changing your name in League versus Valorant
The process is the same in both games, but the name you change is separate. If you change your summoner name in League, your Valorant player name does not change automatically. You have to buy a second name change (another 1,325 RP) to change your Valorant name. The 30-day waiting period is tracked separately for each game as well.
Your Riot ID — the identifier that appears as "YourName#NA1" or similar — is the same across all Riot games and cannot be changed. Only your display name in each individual game can be changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my name for free?
No. Every name change costs 1,325 RP. Riot does not offer free name changes except in rare cases where they force a change due to a policy violation, in which case they refund the RP cost.
What if I change my name and then regret it?
You can change it again after 30 days. There is no undo button or way to revert to your old name when ready. If your old name is still available, you can buy it back, but someone else may have taken it in the meantime.
Do I lose my rank or stats if I change my name?
No. Your rank, match history, and all account data stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed changes. Other players can still find your profile by searching your old name for a short time while the system updates.
Can I change my Riot ID or the number part of my name?
No. Your Riot ID (the part after the #) is permanent and tied to your account. You can only change your display name in each game.
What if my name change is rejected at checkout?
The most common reason is that the name violates Riot's policy or is already taken. Try a different name. If you get an error message, check that your name does not contain slurs, hate speech, or impersonation. If the name is taken, you will need to choose something else.