Change your username through the Riot Games website

You change your Riot Games username by logging into your account on the Riot Games website, navigating to your account settings, and using the username change tool there. The process takes about five minutes and costs 1,325 Riot Points (the premium currency) unless it is your first change, which is free. After you submit the change, your new username takes effect when ready in all Riot Games titles — League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and any others tied to that account.

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you have never changed it before, your first change is free; every change after that costs Riot Points. You do not need to own any particular game or have reached any rank to make the change — the tool is available to any account that has been created.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first username change is free, but subsequent changes cost 1,325 Riot Points each.
  • The change takes effect when ready across all Riot Games titles on your account.
  • You can only change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you submit.
  • Your old username becomes available for other players to claim after the change goes through.

Step 1: Log into your Riot Games account

Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser and sign in with the email address and password you use for your Riot Games account. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email after you enter your password.

Make sure you are on the official Riot Games website — the URL should start with account.riotgames.com, not a third-party site. Phishing sites that look like the real login page exist, so double-check the address bar before you enter your password.

Step 2: Find the username change option in account settings

Once you are logged in, look for the menu on the left side of the page. Click on Account (or General on some versions of the site). You should see a section labeled Username with your current name displayed. Next to it, there will be a button that says Change or Edit.

If you do not see a username section on the Account page, scroll down — it may be further down the page. On mobile browsers, the menu may be collapsed; tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) at the top left to expand it.

Step 3: Enter your new username and review the cost

Click the change button and a text box will appear where you can type your new username. Riot Games usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and spaces. Usernames are not case-sensitive — MyName and myname are treated as the same username.

As you type, the system will tell you whether the username is available. If it is taken, try a variation. Once you have entered a name that is available, the page will show you the cost: 0 Riot Points if this is your first change, or 1,325 Riot Points if you have changed your username before. Review this cost before you proceed, because the change cannot be undone once you confirm it.

Step 4: Confirm the change and wait for it to take effect

Click the Confirm or Save button to complete the change. If you are paying with Riot Points, the system will deduct them from your account balance when ready. Your new username will be active right away in all Riot Games titles — you do not need to restart the game or log out and back in.

Your old username becomes available for other players to claim after a short delay (usually within a few hours). If you want to reserve your old name, you will need to change it back within 30 days, though you will have to pay the Riot Points cost again.

What to do if the username change tool is not visible

If you log in and do not see a username change option, your account may not be fully set up yet. New accounts sometimes need a few hours or a day before the username tool becomes available. Try logging out, waiting a few hours, and logging back in.

If you still do not see the option after a day, or if you get an error message when you try to change your username, contact Riot Games support through the Support page on the Riot Games website. Click Submit a request and choose Account & Sign In as the category. Describe what you see (or do not see) on your account page, and a support agent will help you troubleshoot.

Understanding the 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This rule applies whether your first change was free or you paid Riot Points. The 30-day timer starts the moment you confirm the change, not when you first click the change button.

If you realize you made a typo or chose a name you do not like, you will have to wait the full 30 days before you can change it again. For this reason, take a moment to review your new username before you click confirm — check the spelling and make sure it is what you actually want.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay Riot Points if I change my username back to my old one?

Yes. Once you change your username, your old name becomes available to other players. If you change back to it within 30 days, you still pay the full 1,325 Riot Points cost (unless it is your first change ever, which is free). The system does not treat a revert as a special case.

Will my rank, skins, and match history disappear if I change my username?

No. Your rank, skins, cosmetics, and all match history stay on your account. Only your display name changes. Other players will see your new username in games and on your profile, but everything else remains the same.

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

If your account is currently suspended or banned, you cannot change your username until the suspension or ban is lifted. If you believe your account was suspended by mistake, contact Riot Games support to appeal. Once your account is active again, you can change your username normally.

What happens if someone else takes my old username?

Once your old username is claimed by another player, you cannot get it back unless that player changes their username and it becomes available again. There is no way to reserve a username or ask Riot Games to hold it for you.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my username?

No. Riot Games usernames can only include letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and spaces. Special characters, punctuation, and emojis are not allowed. If you try to enter a character that is not permitted, the system will reject it and ask you to choose a different name.