Change Your Valorant Username Through the Riot Games Website

You change your Valorant username by logging into your Riot Games account on their website, not inside the game itself. The process takes about five minutes and costs 1,325 Valorant Points (the premium currency) the first time you change it, then 975 Valorant Points for each change after that. You can change your username once every 30 days.

The username you set is what other players see when you play. It is separate from your Riot ID, which is the account name you use to log in — changing one does not change the other. If you have never changed your username before, the first change costs more because Riot charges a higher price for the initial customization.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.riotgames.com, log in with your email and password, and click on your username at the top right to find the change option.
  • The first username change costs 1,325 Valorant Points; every change after that costs 975 Valorant Points.
  • You must wait 30 days between username changes, and Riot will reject names that contain profanity, impersonation, or hateful language.
  • Your new username appears in-game when ready after purchase, but other players may still see your old name in their recent match history for a few hours.

Log Into Your Riot Games Account

Open your web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. Enter the email address you use for Valorant and your password, then click Sign In. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email before you can proceed.

If you cannot remember your password, click Forgot Your Password on the login page. Riot will send you a reset link to your email. Check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox within a few minutes.

Navigate to Your Account Settings

Once you are logged in, look at the top right corner of the page. You will see your current username displayed there. Click on it — this opens a dropdown menu with several options. Select Account Settings from that menu.

You are now on your account overview page. This page shows your email, region, and other basic account information. Scroll down until you see a section labeled Riot ID and Tagline, or look for a button that says Edit next to your username.

Purchase and Confirm Your New Username

Click the Edit button next to your current username. A window will pop up asking you to enter your new username. Type the name you want — it can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and some special characters like hyphens and underscores. Spaces are not allowed.

After you type your new name, click Check Availability. Riot will tell you when ready whether that username is already taken. If it is, try a different name. Once you find one that is available, click Purchase. You will be charged the Valorant Points cost right away. Your new username takes effect when ready in-game.

What Happens If Riot Rejects Your Username

Riot automatically rejects usernames that contain profanity, slurs, hateful language, or attempts to impersonate famous people or Riot employees. If you see an error message saying your name is not allowed, choose a different one. Riot does not refund Valorant Points if you purchase a name and it is later removed for violating their policy.

Names that look too similar to existing usernames are also rejected — for example, if someone already has "Shadow" as their username, Riot may not allow "Sh4dow" or "Shadøw". The system checks this automatically when you click Check Availability, so you will know before you spend your points.

Understand the 30-Day Waiting Period

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This timer starts the moment you purchase the new name. If you try to change it before 30 days have passed, the Edit button will be grayed out and show you how many days remain.

Other players may still see your old username in their match history or in their friends list for a few hours after you change it, because those records take time to update across Riot's servers. This is normal and does not mean the change did not work — refresh the page or restart the game to see your new name everywhere.

What to Do If You Cannot Access Your Account

If you cannot log into account.riotgames.com, try resetting your password first. If that does not work, go to support.riotgames.com and click Submit a Request. Choose Account & Sign In as the category, then describe the problem. Riot support usually responds within 24 to 48 hours.

If your account was hacked or you think someone else changed your username without permission, tell Riot support when ready. Include the email address on the account and any details you remember about when you last accessed it. Riot can lock your account while they investigate and may be able to restore your old username if it was changed fraudulently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username for free?

No. The first change costs 1,325 Valorant Points, and every change after that costs 975 Valorant Points. These are the only costs — Riot does not offer free username changes. You earn Valorant Points by spending real money or by completing certain in-game missions that award small amounts.

What if someone else has the username I want?

That username is taken and unavailable. You will need to choose a different name. Riot does not have a waitlist or reservation system for usernames. If a player stops playing and their account becomes inactive, Riot may eventually recycle their username, but there is no set timeline for when this happens.

Does changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, and all match history stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is what name appears next to your stats. Old matches may show your previous username for a few hours until the servers update.

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

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days and pay the cost again. If you change your username and then want your old name back, you can purchase it like any other name change — as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime.

Why does my new username not show up in my friends' games?

The servers take a few hours to update everywhere. Your friends may still see your old name in their recent match history or in the scoreboard during a live game. Restart Valorant or refresh the page to see the update faster. If it has been more than a few hours and your new name still is not showing, log out and log back in.