Change your 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. After that, each change costs the same amount. You can change your username as often as you want, but you must wait 30 days between changes.

The username you set is what other players see in-game and in your match history. It is separate from your Riot ID, which is the account name you use to log in. Changing one does not change the other.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Valorant username on the Riot Games website by going to your account settings, not inside the game client.
  • The first username change costs 1,325 Valorant Points, and every change after that costs the same amount.
  • You must wait 30 days between username changes, and the new name takes effect when ready after you confirm it.
  • Your username is what appears in-game; your Riot ID (the account login name) is separate and does not change when you update your username.

Step 1: Log into your Riot Games account

Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser and sign in with the email and password you use for Valorant. 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 logged into the correct account. If you have multiple Riot accounts, double-check the email address shown at the top of the page after you sign in.

Step 2: Navigate to your username settings

Once you are logged in, look for the menu on the left side of the page. Click on Account, then select Username from the options that appear. You will see your current username displayed on this page.

If you do not see a Username option in the Account menu, scroll down to make sure the full menu has loaded. On mobile browsers, the menu may appear as a hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.

Step 3: Enter your new username and confirm the cost

Click the button to change your username. A text box will appear where you can type your new name. Valorant usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and spaces. You cannot use special characters like hyphens, underscores, or periods.

After you type your new username, the page will show you the cost: 1,325 Valorant Points. If you do not have enough Valorant Points in your account, you will need to purchase more before you can proceed. A button labeled "Buy Valorant Points" will appear if your balance is too low.

Step 4: Complete the purchase and wait for confirmation

Click the button to confirm your new username. The system will deduct the Valorant Points from your account when ready, and your new username will take effect right away. You will see a confirmation message on the page, and your new name will appear in your account settings.

The change is permanent until you pay to change it again. You cannot revert to your old username for free, but you can set it back to the same name later if you want—you will just need to pay the cost again.

What happens if your desired username is already taken

If someone else is already using the username you want, the system will tell you the name is unavailable when you try to confirm it. You will not be charged Valorant Points. Try a different variation—adding a number at the end, using a space in the middle, or changing a letter slightly are common workarounds.

Usernames that have not been used in over a year may become available again, but Riot Games does not publish a list of which names are coming open or when. If a name you want is taken, check back occasionally to see if it has been released.

Troubleshooting: Why you might not see the username change option

If you cannot find the Username option in your account settings, the most common reason is that you are in the wrong region. Riot Games operates separate account systems for different parts of the world (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Brazil, Latin America, and others). You must log into the account server for your region to change your username.

Check which region your account is in by looking at the URL after you log in. It should show something like account.riotgames.com/na (for North America) or account.riotgames.com/euw (for Europe West). If you are on the wrong regional site, log out and go to the correct one for your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username for free?

No. Every username change costs 1,325 Valorant Points, including the first one. There is no free way to change your username. You must purchase Valorant Points if you do not already have enough in your account.

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

Your new username appears when ready after you confirm the change on the website. You may need to restart your Valorant game client to see it reflected in-game, but the change is active right away on the Riot Games website.

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

Yes, but you will have to pay 1,325 Valorant Points again. Riot Games does not offer a free revert option. If you change your mind shortly after making a change, you will still need to pay the full cost to go back.

What if I forget my Riot Games password?

Go to account.riotgames.com and click "Forgot your password?" on the login page. Enter your email address, and Riot Games will send you a link to reset your password. Click the link in the email and create a new password.

Does changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, and all match history stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed next to your stats changes. Other players will see your new username in future matches, but your past games will show your old username in the history.