The fastest way to change your Valorant name

You change your Valorant username through the Riot Games client, not in Valorant itself. Open the Riot client on your computer, click your account name in the top right corner, select Account, then find the Riot ID section and click Edit. Type your new name (up to 16 characters) and a new tagline number if you want, then confirm the change. Your new name appears in Valorant within seconds.

The tagline is the number that appears after a hashtag in your full Riot ID — for example, Username#NA1. You can keep the same tagline or pick a new one. If someone else already has the exact name and tagline combination you want, the system will tell you and ask you to try again.

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, the button will show you how many days until you can change it again.

Key Takeaways

  • Changes happen in the Riot Games client under Account > Riot ID > Edit, not inside Valorant itself.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games you play.
  • You can change your name once every 30 days, and the client will tell you when you are may be able to access again.
  • The tagline number (the part after the #) is part of your Riot ID and can be changed at the same time as your username.

Step-by-step: changing your name in the Riot client

Start by opening the Riot Games launcher on your computer. This is the same launcher you use to start Valorant. If you do not have it installed, read it from the Riot Games website and log in with your account.

Once you are logged in, look at the top right corner of the launcher window. You will see your current username displayed there. Click on it to open a dropdown menu. Select Account from the options that appear.

The Account page will load. Scroll down until you see the section labeled Riot ID. This shows your current username and tagline. Click the Edit button next to it. A text field will appear where you can type your new username. Enter what you want your new name to be, then click Save or Confirm depending on what the button says.

If the name is available, the change happens right away. If someone else has already taken that exact combination of username and tagline, you will see an error message. Try a different name or pick a different tagline number and try again.

What happens to your old name after you change it

Your old username becomes available for other players to use when ready after you change it. This means if you regret the change, you cannot straightforward change back to your previous name — someone else may have already claimed it. Think through your new name before you confirm the change.

Your rank, match history, and all your cosmetics stay with your account no matter what name you choose. Changing your username does not reset your progress or lose anything you own.

Changing your tagline without changing your username

You do not have to change your username to get a new tagline. On the same Edit screen where you would change your name, you can change just the tagline number and leave your username the same. This is useful if you like your current name but want a different number.

The tagline is the two-character code after the # in your Riot ID. Common taglines are region codes like NA1, EUW, or BR1, but you can choose any available number combination. If a tagline is taken by someone with your exact username, you will need to pick a different one.

Troubleshooting: why the Edit button might be grayed out

If the Edit button appears grayed out or disabled, you have already changed your username within the last 30 days. The Riot Games system enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes to prevent abuse. The Account page will show you exactly how many days you have left to wait.

There is no way to bypass this timer. If you made a mistake with your name, you will need to wait until the 30 days are up before you can change it again. Plan your next change carefully so you do not waste another 30-day window.

Your new name appears everywhere you play

Once you confirm your change in the Riot client, your new username shows up in Valorant within a few seconds. It also updates in League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Valorant, and any other Riot game you play on that account — they all share the same Riot ID.

Your teammates and opponents will see your new name in the next match you play. Replays of old matches will still show your old name, since those recordings are from before the change. Your profile page and career statistics will display your new name going forward.

Names that will not work or will get you reported

Riot Games has rules about what usernames are allowed. You cannot use slurs, hate speech, or sexually explicit language. Names that impersonate Riot employees, professional players, or streamers are also against the rules and may be forcibly changed by Riot without warning.

If your name violates the rules, Riot may change it for you and lock your account from making further changes for a period of time. If you are unsure whether a name might break the rules, it is safer to pick something else.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Riot Games enforces a 30-day cooldown between username changes. You can change your tagline at the same time as your username to get a different Riot ID, but you cannot change your username again until 30 days have passed since your last change.

Does changing my username reset my rank or delete my cosmetics?

No. Your rank, match history, skins, gun buddies, and everything else on your account stays exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Your account progress is tied to your account, not your username.

What if someone took the username I want?

You will need to pick a different username or a different tagline number. The tagline is part of your full Riot ID, so Username#NA1 and Username#NA2 are two different names. You can also try adding numbers or characters to make your desired name unique.

Can I change my username on my phone or through the Valorant app?

No. You must use the Riot Games client on a computer to change your username. The Valorant app and in-game menus do not have this option. read the Riot client on a PC or Mac and log in to make the change.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes. Your Riot ID (username plus tagline) is how your friends find you. As long as they have you added as a friend, they will see your new name automatically. If they search for your old name, they will not find you, but your friend list will update right away.