You change your Valorant username through the Riot Games website, not in the game itself

Open a web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. Sign in with the email and password you use for Valorant. Once you are logged in, look for the account settings section — it is usually labeled "Account" in the left menu. From there, find the option that says "Summoner Name" or "Riot ID" depending on your region. Click edit, type your new name, and confirm the change. The new name takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games you play.

The process takes about two minutes. You do not need to restart the game or wait for anything to sync — your new name shows up the next time you launch Valorant or refresh the client if it is already open.

Key Takeaways

  • You must change your username on the Riot Games website at account.riotgames.com, not inside the Valorant client.
  • The change takes effect when ready across all Riot games you play, including League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully before you confirm.
  • If your new name violates Riot's naming policy, the system will reject it and tell you why before you save it.

What names Valorant will and will not accept

Riot Games has rules about what you can name yourself. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. It can contain letters, numbers, and spaces, but not special characters like hyphens, underscores, or symbols. Names that are offensive, impersonate real people, or reference hate groups will be rejected.

The system checks your name in real time as you type. If the name is not allowed, you will see a red error message telling you what is wrong — usually something like "This name contains inappropriate content" or "This name is already taken." You cannot save the change until you fix it. If you are unsure whether a name will work, try typing it in and see what the system says before you commit.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This rule applies whether you changed it yourself or Riot Games changed it for you because of a policy violation. The 30-day timer starts the moment you confirm the change, not when you first tried to make it.

If you make a mistake and pick a name you hate, you are stuck with it for a month. This is why it is worth taking a few seconds to think about your new name before you click confirm. If you absolutely need to change it sooner, you cannot — Riot does not make exceptions to this rule.

What happens if your current name breaks the rules

If Riot Games decides your current username violates their naming policy, they will force you to change it. You will see a notification in the client telling you that your name has been flagged and you have a important date — usually 30 days — to pick a new one. If you do not change it by that date, Riot will assign you a temporary name like "Summoner12345" and you will have to change it yourself to something you actually want.

The forced change does not count against your 30-day limit. Once Riot forces you to change, your 30-day timer resets from that point, so you can change again 30 days after the forced change, not 30 days after your previous voluntary change.

Changing your Riot ID versus your in-game name

Valorant uses a two-part name system: your Riot ID (the name other players see) and a tagline (a short code that appears after your name with a # symbol). When you change your username on the Riot Games website, you are changing your Riot ID. The tagline is assigned automatically and you cannot change it yourself.

Your full display name in Valorant looks like this: YourName#NA1. Other players see both parts when they play against you or check the scoreboard. If you want a different tagline, you cannot do that through the normal settings — Riot does not offer a way for players to customize the tagline portion.

Troubleshooting if the change does not show up

If you changed your name on the website but it still shows your old name in Valorant, try closing the game completely and reopening it. Sometimes the client does not refresh automatically. If you are still seeing the old name after restarting, sign out of the Valorant client entirely, close it, and sign back in.

If the name change went through on the website but the Valorant client is still showing the old name after a full restart, wait a few minutes and try again. In rare cases, the change can take up to an hour to sync across all Riot's servers, though it is usually when ready. If more than an hour has passed and your name still has not updated, contact Riot Games support through the help portal at support.riotgames.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Valorant username more than once a month?

No. You can change your username once every 30 days. The 30-day timer starts when you confirm the change, and Riot does not make exceptions. If you change your mind, you have to wait the full month before you can change it again.

Will changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, stats, and all your past matches stay exactly the same. The change only affects what name appears next to your rank and in the scoreboard. Your account itself does not change — only the display name.

What if someone else already has the username I want?

The system will tell you the name is taken and will not let you use it. You will have to pick a different name. Riot does not have a waitlist for taken names, so if you want a specific name, you may have to add numbers or slight variations to make it unique.

Do I need to change my password after changing my username?

No. Changing your username does not affect your password or account security. Your login credentials stay the same — only the name that appears in the game changes.