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 process takes about five minutes, but the change applies everywhere you use that Riot account — not just Valorant, but also League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and any other Riot game you play. After you change it, you have to wait 30 days before you can change it again.

The username you see in Valorant matches what you set in your Riot account. When you change it there, it updates in Valorant within a few minutes. You do not need to restart the game or do anything else — just change it once and it propagates on its own.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Valorant username through your Riot account settings at account.riotgames.com, not through the Valorant game itself.
  • The change takes effect across all Riot games you own, so changing your name in Valorant also changes it in League of Legends and other titles.
  • You must wait 30 days between username changes, so choose carefully before you confirm.
  • Your username can be 3 to 16 characters long and cannot contain spaces, but can include numbers and some special characters like hyphens and underscores.
  • If someone else has already claimed the username you want, you cannot use it — the system will tell you when ready.

Step-by-step: changing your username

Go to account.riotgames.com and sign in with your Riot account email and password. Once you are logged in, look for "Username" in the left sidebar menu — it is usually near the top, sometimes under a "Personal Info" or "Account" section depending on your region.

Click on the username field. The current name appears in a box with an "Edit" button or pencil icon next to it. Click that button. A text field opens where you can type your new username. Type what you want, and the system checks in real time whether it is available. If the name is taken, you see a red message saying so. If it is available, the message turns green.

Once you have typed a name that is available, click "Save" or "Confirm" — the button label varies slightly by region. Riot asks you to confirm your password one more time for security. Type it in and click the final confirmation button. Your username changes when ready. You should see it update in Valorant within a few minutes without restarting the game.

What usernames are and are not allowed

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase both work), numbers, hyphens, underscores, and periods. You cannot use spaces, and you cannot use special characters like @, #, $, or &. Riot also blocks usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of real people or celebrities.

The system rejects some names automatically — if you type something that breaks these rules, you see an error message before you can save. If you are unsure whether a name will work, try typing it in the edit field and watch for the green or red availability message. That tells you whether Riot will accept it.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This counter starts the moment you confirm the change, not when you first click edit. If you change your name on a Monday, you can change it again on the Monday 30 days later.

There is no way to speed this up or reset the timer. Riot enforces this rule to prevent people from constantly switching names to evade reports or confuse other players. If you try to change your name before the 30 days are up, the edit button is greyed out and shows a countdown timer telling you how many days remain.

What happens to your rank and match history

Your rank, match history, and all your stats stay exactly the same when you change your username. The change is cosmetic — it only affects what name appears next to your account. Your MMR (matchmaking rating), your competitive rank, your agent statistics, and your entire match history are tied to your account ID, not your username, so nothing changes underneath.

Other players see your new name the next time they encounter you in a match or check your profile. If you were on someone's friends list before the change, they still see you as a friend — the name just updates automatically.

Changing your username across other Riot games

Because your Valorant username is your Riot account username, changing it affects every Riot game you own. If you also play League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, or any other Riot title, your new name appears in all of them. You cannot have different usernames in different games — they all pull from the same Riot account.

If you only play Valorant and do not care about other games, this does not matter. But if you are known by a certain name in League and want to keep it separate from Valorant, you cannot do that through a username change. Your only option would be to create a second Riot account and play Valorant on that account instead.

If someone else has the username you want

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If the name you want is already taken, the system shows a red message saying "This username is not available" when you type it in. You cannot claim it, and there is no waitlist or way to request it from the person who has it.

Your only option is to choose a different name. Many players add numbers, underscores, or hyphens to a desired name if the base version is taken — for example, if "Shadow" is taken, you might try "Shadow_" or "Shadow1". The system tells you when ready whether each variation is available, so you can experiment until you find something you like that is not claimed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username if I have been reported or banned?

Yes, you can still change your username even if you have been reported. However, if your account is currently banned or suspended, you cannot log into your Riot account to make the change. Once the ban expires, you can change your name normally. Changing your name does not remove reports or affect any penalties.

What if I change my username and then want to change it back?

You can change it back, but you have to wait 30 days from your first change. If you changed your name on Monday, you cannot change it again until the following Monday. At that point, you can set it back to your old name if no one else has claimed it in the meantime.

Do I lose my cosmetics or battle pass progress when I change my username?

No. Your skins, weapon buddies, sprays, player cards, and all cosmetics stay with your account. Your battle pass progress and any battle pass rewards you have earned also stay. Everything is tied to your account ID, not your username.

Can I change my username on mobile or in the Valorant game client?

No. You must change your username through the Riot website at account.riotgames.com. The Valorant game client does not have a username change option, and the mobile Riot app does not either. You need to use a web browser and log into your account on the Riot website.

What if I forget my password and cannot log into my Riot account to change my username?

Go to account.riotgames.com and click "Forgot your password?" on the login page. Riot sends a password reset link to the email address associated with your account. Click the link, set a new password, and then log in to change your username. If you no longer have access to that email address, you will need to contact Riot support to regain access to your account.