Yes, you can change your Valorant username, but Riot Games limits how often

You can change your Valorant username through your Riot Games account settings. The change takes effect when ready in Valorant and any other Riot game you play. However, Riot restricts username changes: you get one free change, and after that you must wait 30 days between each change. If your desired name is taken, you cannot claim it — you will need to choose something else.

Your Valorant username is separate from your account name. The username is what other players see in-game; your account name is what you use to log in. Changing one does not change the other.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first username change is free; every change after that requires you to wait 30 days from your last change.
  • You change your username in your Riot Games account settings, not inside the Valorant game client.
  • The new username appears in Valorant when ready, but may take a few minutes to show in your match history.
  • If someone else has already taken the username you want, you cannot reserve it or get on a waitlist — you must pick a different name.

Where to change your username

Go to the Riot Games website and sign into your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account". On the Account page, look for the section labeled "Riot ID" — this is where your username lives. Click "Edit" next to your current username.

Type your new username in the text field. Usernames can be 1 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed. If the name you typed is already taken, Riot will tell you when ready and you will need to try a different one.

Click "Save" to confirm the change. You will see a confirmation message. The new username is active right away in Valorant, though it may take a few minutes to update everywhere — your match history, your profile page, and other players' friend lists.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you make your first change, you must wait 30 days before you can change your username again. This timer starts from the date of your last change, not from when you created your account. If you change your username on January 15, you cannot change it again until February 14.

The 30-day rule applies to every change after the first one. There is no way to skip this waiting period or pay to change it faster. If you try to change your username before 30 days have passed, the "Save" button will be grayed out and you will see a message telling you when you can change it next.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old name becomes available for someone else to use. You cannot reclaim it later. If you think you might want to go back to an old username, you should wait before changing — once it is gone, it is gone.

Your account history, rank, and all your cosmetics stay with your account no matter what username you use. Changing your name does not reset your progress or lose any skins, agents, or battle pass rewards. Other players will see your new name in matches and on leaderboards, but your competitive history remains tied to your account.

Usernames that Riot will not allow

Riot Games blocks usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or sexually explicit content. The system also rejects names that impersonate Riot staff, professional players, or streamers — for example, you cannot use a name that is identical to a known pro player's username. Names that are purely numbers or that mimic account IDs are also blocked.

If you try to save a username and it gets rejected, the website will tell you it is unavailable but will not always explain why. If you believe your username was blocked unfairly, you can contact Riot Games support through your account settings, though they rarely overturn these decisions.

Changing your username on mobile or console

You cannot change your username directly from the Valorant mobile app or from a console. You must use the Riot Games website on a computer or mobile browser. Log in, go to your Account settings, and follow the same steps as above. The change will sync to your mobile and console clients within a few minutes.

If you play Valorant on multiple devices, the username change applies to all of them at once. You do not need to make the change separately on each device — the Riot Games account is the same across all platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for anyone else to claim. You cannot reserve it or get it back. If someone else takes it, you will need to choose a different name if you want to use it again.

Does changing my username affect my rank or my cosmetics?

No. Your rank, battle pass progress, agent skins, weapon skins, and all other cosmetics stay with your account. Only your display name changes — everything else remains exactly the same.

What if the username I want is already taken?

You cannot put yourself on a waitlist or reserve a name. If someone else has it, you must choose a different username. You can try adding numbers or underscores to make a variation of the name you want.

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

Your new username appears in the game almost when ready, usually within a few seconds. It may take a few minutes to update in your match history, your profile page, and in other players' friend lists, but the change is active right away.

Can I change my username more than once?

Yes, but you must wait 30 days between each change after your first one. Your first change is free and has no waiting period. Every change after that requires you to wait 30 days from your last change before you can change again.