You can change your Valorant username, but only once every 30 days through your Riot account settings

Your Valorant username is tied to your Riot account, not to Valorant alone. To change it, you log into your Riot account on the web, find the account settings page, and update your summoner name from there. The change takes effect when ready in Valorant and any other Riot game you play. Riot limits you to one name change per 30 days, and certain names are blocked — anything with slurs, impersonation, or names already taken by another player.

The process itself takes about five minutes. You do not need to restart Valorant or wait for a patch. The new name shows up the next time you launch the game or refresh your client.

Key Takeaways

  • Change your username by logging into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, not through the Valorant client itself.
  • You can change your name once every 30 days, and the change applies to Valorant and all other Riot games on that account.
  • Riot blocks names that contain slurs, impersonate pro players or streamers, or are already claimed by another player.
  • If your desired name is taken, you can request it through a support ticket only if the account holding it has been inactive for over two years.

Where to find the username change option

Go to account.riotgames.com and sign in with your Riot account email and password. Once logged in, look for "Account" in the left sidebar menu. Click it, then select "Edit" next to your summoner name — this is the name that displays in Valorant.

A text box will appear with your current name highlighted. Type your new name directly into that box. Riot will tell you when ready whether the name is available. If it is taken, you will see a red message saying so. If it is available, a green checkmark appears and you can save the change.

After you click save, the change is permanent and the 30-day timer starts. You cannot change your name again until 30 days have passed from that moment.

Names that Riot will not allow

Riot blocks usernames that violate their Code of Conduct. This includes any name containing slurs or hate speech, names that impersonate professional players or well-known streamers, and names that pretend to be Riot staff or support accounts. Names with excessive numbers or special characters that look like they are trying to copy a taken name are also rejected.

If you try to use a blocked name, the system will not let you save it and will show an error message explaining why. The message is usually vague — it will say the name violates the Code of Conduct without spelling out which rule — but the most common reasons are impersonation or offensive content.

What to do if your desired name is taken

If the name you want is already claimed by another player, you have limited options. Riot does not have a waitlist or reservation system for usernames. You cannot request that another player's name be freed up unless their account has been inactive for over two years.

To request an inactive name, you need to contact Riot support through their support portal at support.riotgames.com. Open a ticket and explain that you want to claim a name from an account that has not been used in over two years. Provide the exact name you are requesting. Riot will investigate whether the account meets the inactivity threshold. If it does, they may release the name, though this process can take weeks and is not may provide.

In the meantime, you can choose a variation of the name you want — adding numbers, underscores, or slight spelling changes. Many players do this when their first choice is taken.

How the 30-day cooldown works

After you change your username, you must wait exactly 30 days before you can change it again. The timer starts the moment you save the change, not when you log out or restart the game. If you change your name on a Tuesday at 3 p.m., you cannot change it again until Tuesday at 3 p.m. 30 days later.

During this 30-day period, your new name is locked in. You cannot revert to an old name or swap to a different one. Plan your change carefully if you are unsure about a name, because you will be stuck with it for a month.

Your username versus your display name

Valorant has two name fields that can cause confusion. Your summoner name is what other players see in-game and in your profile — this is what you change through account settings. Your display name is a separate field that appears on your Riot account page and in some Riot services, but it does not show in Valorant itself.

When you change your summoner name through account.riotgames.com, you are changing the name that matters for Valorant. The display name is optional and rarely used. Do not confuse the two or you may change the wrong field.

Changing your name across other Riot games

Your summoner name is shared across all Riot games tied to your account — Valorant, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and Legends of Runeterra all use the same name. When you change it, the new name appears in all of these games within minutes.

If you play multiple Riot games, keep this in mind before you change your name. A name change affects your identity in every game, not just Valorant. You cannot have different names in different Riot games on the same account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once in 30 days?

No. Riot enforces a strict 30-day cooldown between changes. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed, the system will not let you save the change and will show a message telling you when you can change it again.

What happens to my old username after I change it?

Your old username becomes available for another player to claim after a short period. Riot does not hold old names for returning players. If you change your mind and want your old name back, you would have to wait for it to be released and then claim it before someone else does.

Can I change my username if my account is banned or restricted?

If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot change your username until the restriction is lifted. Riot locks most account functions during bans. Once your account is active again, you can change your name normally.

Do I need to restart Valorant after changing my username?

You do not need to restart, but the new name may not show up when ready in your client. Refreshing the Valorant client or logging out and back in will force it to update. The name change is permanent on Riot's servers right away.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

Valorant usernames can include spaces and some special characters, but Riot blocks certain symbols. Stick to letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens. If you try to use a character that is not allowed, the system will reject it and tell you which characters are permitted.