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 through the official website. The change takes effect when ready, and you can use it right away in Valorant, League of Legends, and other Riot titles. However, you are limited to one change every 90 days, so choose carefully before you confirm.

The process itself takes about two minutes. You do not need to contact support or wait for approval — the system handles it automatically as long as your account is in good standing and you have not changed your name recently.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your username once every 90 days through your Riot account settings on the official website.
  • The new username takes effect when ready across all Riot games you play.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot start with a number.
  • If your desired name is taken, you will see that message before you confirm the change, so you can try a different one without using up your 90-day window.
  • Changing your username does not affect your account security, rank, or any cosmetics or progress you own.

How to change your username step by step

Start by going to the Riot Games website and signing into your account. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or account menu — this is usually in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Account" or "Profile Settings" depending on which Riot site you are on.

Find the section labeled "Summoner Name" or "Username" (the exact label varies slightly by region). Next to it you will see a button to edit or change it. Click that button, type your new username into the field that appears, and the system will check whether it is available. If the name is taken, you will see a message telling you so — you can then try a different name without penalty. Once you find one that works, click confirm or save, and the change goes live when ready.

Your new username will show up in your next game and on your profile right away. Friends will see the new name in their friends list, and your match history will display it going forward.

Rules for what your new username can be

Riot enforces specific rules about what characters and format are allowed. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (a–z, A–Z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_), but nothing else — no spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters. Your username cannot start with a number, so "2Cool" would not work, but "Cool2" would.

Riot also blocks usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of real people or celebrities. If you try to use a name that violates these rules, the system will reject it and tell you why. You can then try again without losing your 90-day window.

What happens if your desired name is already taken

When you type a name into the change field, the system checks availability in real time. If someone else already has that username, you will see a message saying the name is unavailable before you confirm the change. This means you can experiment with different options without using up your one change per 90 days — you only burn your 90-day window when you actually confirm a change.

If a name you want is taken, try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique. For example, if "Shadow" is taken, you might try "Shadow_" or "Shadow99". Keep in mind that Riot does not hold names for inactive accounts, so a name might become available if the person who had it stops playing for a long time, but there is no way to know when that will happen.

The 90-day waiting period between changes

Once you confirm a username change, you cannot change it again for 90 days. This timer starts the moment you confirm, not when you first log in or create your account. If you change your name on January 1st, you can change it again on April 1st at the earliest.

The 90-day rule applies across all Riot games on your account. If you play both Valorant and League of Legends on the same account, changing your name in one game counts as your change for that 90-day period in both games — they share the same username.

What does not change when you update your username

Your rank, rating, and match history all stay exactly the same. If you were Gold 2 in Valorant before the change, you are still Gold 2 after. Your cosmetics, skins, battle pass progress, and any other items or currency on your account do not move or disappear. Friends will still see you in their friends list, though your name will update to the new one.

Your account security is not affected by a username change. Your password, two-factor authentication, and email address remain unchanged. The username is just the display name other players see — it is not your login credentials.

Troubleshooting if the change does not work

If you click confirm and the change does not go through, the most common reason is that your account is restricted or flagged for a policy violation. Riot sometimes locks accounts from making changes if there is suspicious activity or if the account has been reported for harassment. If this happens, you will usually see an error message explaining the restriction.

If you do not see a specific error message, try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in. Sometimes a browser session gets stuck. If the problem persists, you can contact Riot Support through the official website — they can tell you whether your account has a restriction and how long it will last.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my rank or progress if I change my username?

No. Your rank, rating, match history, cosmetics, and everything else on your account stays the same. Only the name that displays to other players changes.

What if someone else takes the name I want while I am thinking about it?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If you find a name you like, confirm the change right away rather than waiting. You cannot reserve a name or put it on hold.

Can I change my username more than once every 90 days?

No. Riot enforces a strict 90-day cooldown between changes. If you change your name on March 15th, you cannot change it again until June 13th.

Does changing my username affect my login email or password?

No. Your username is only what other players see. Your login credentials (email and password) do not change, and you still use them to sign into your account.

What if my account is banned or restricted?

If your account is under restriction, you will not be able to change your username until the restriction is lifted. Contact Riot Support to find out the status of your account and when you can make changes again.