You can change your Riot Games username through the official Riot Games website, and the process takes about a minute

Go to account.riotgames.com, sign in with your email and password, and look for the "Username" section on your account settings page. Click "Change" next to your current username, type your new name, and confirm. The change takes effect when ready in League of Legends, Valorant, and any other Riot game tied to that account.

You do not need to read anything, contact support, or wait for approval. The only limits are the ones Riot enforces: your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters, can only use letters, numbers, spaces, and a few symbols (hyphen, underscore, period), and cannot match a name already in use by another player.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into account.riotgames.com, find the Username section in account settings, and click Change to pick a new name.
  • Your new username appears in League of Legends, Valorant, and all other Riot games within seconds.
  • Usernames must be 3 to 16 characters and can include letters, numbers, spaces, hyphens, underscores, and periods.
  • If your desired username is taken, Riot will tell you when ready and you can try a different one.

What happens to your game account when you change your username

Your rank, skins, champions, agents, and all other in-game progress stay exactly the same. Changing your username does not reset your account, delete your cosmetics, or affect your matchmaking rating. Friends who have you added will see your new name the next time they log in.

If you have a custom URL on your Riot profile (like riotid.gg/yourname), that URL updates automatically to match your new username. Any old links to your profile will still work and redirect to the new one.

Rules for what your new username can be

Riot enforces a few restrictions to keep usernames usable and safe. Your name must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers 0–9, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.). You cannot use special characters like @, #, $, or emoji.

Usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of real people or public figures will be rejected. If you try to create a name Riot flags as offensive, you will see an error message and can try again with a different name. Usernames are not case-sensitive — "Player" and "player" are treated as the same name.

If your desired username is already taken

When you type a name into the change field, Riot checks when ready whether it is available. If someone else already has that username, you will see a message saying the name is taken. You cannot reserve a name or join a waitlist for one.

If you want a specific name badly, you have two options: wait and hope the other player stops playing and Riot recycles the name (this can take years), or choose a variation. Many players add numbers, underscores, or periods to make a name unique — "Player123" or "Player_" instead of "Player".

How often you can change your username

Riot does not limit how many times you can change your username or how often you can do it. You can change it once a day, once a week, or once a month with no penalty. There is no cooldown period between changes.

The only cost is your time — changing your username is free and does not consume any in-game currency, Riot Points, or Blue Essence. If you make a mistake or change your mind, you can change it again when ready.

Troubleshooting: why the change button might not appear

If you log into account.riotgames.com and do not see a "Change" button next to your username, the most common reason is that you are not signed in to the correct account. Log out completely, clear your browser cookies, and sign back in. Make sure you are using the email address tied to your game account.

If you still do not see the option after signing in, your account may have restrictions placed on it — for example, if it was recently compromised or flagged for suspicious activity. In that case, contact Riot Support through the help portal at support.riotgames.com. They can tell you whether your account is restricted and help you restore full access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my friends still see me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list does not change, and they will see your new username the next time they log in. You stay in the same friend group and can still play together. Your match history and rank are also unchanged.

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 penalty expires or is lifted. Contact Riot Support to find out when your account will be available again.

What if I want to change the name on my Riot ID tag (the number after the slash)?

The number after your slash — like #NA1 or #EUW1 — is your Riot ID tag and cannot be changed. Only the username part before the slash can be changed. If you want a different tag, you would need to create a new account.

Does changing my username affect my rank or MMR?

No. Your rank, rating, and all competitive data stay the same. Changing your username is purely cosmetic and does not reset or alter any of your game progress.

Can I use spaces in my username?

Yes, spaces are allowed in Riot usernames. You can have a name like "My Player Name" as long as the total length is between 3 and 16 characters, including the spaces.