Change your Valorant name 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 first time you change it (roughly $10 USD, though prices vary by region). After that, each change costs 895 Valorant Points. You can change your name once every 30 days.

The name you set becomes your in-game display name when ready. Other players see it in matches, on your profile, and in chat. Your Riot ID — the account name you log in with — stays the same and is not visible to other players.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, not through the Valorant launcher.
  • The first name change costs 1,325 Valorant Points; subsequent changes cost 895 Valorant Points every 30 days.
  • Your new name appears in-game when ready, but you cannot change it again for 30 days.
  • Riot Games reserves the right to force a name change if it violates their code of conduct, and you will not be refunded.

Step 1: Go to the Riot Games account website

Open a web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. Do not try to change your name inside the Valorant game client — that option does not exist there. You must use the website.

If you are already logged into your Riot account in that browser, you will land on your account dashboard. If you are not logged in, enter your email address and password, then click Sign In.

Step 2: Find the Summoner Name section

Once you are on your account dashboard, look for a section labeled Summoner Name on the left side of the page. This is the display name other players see in Valorant. Click on it or the edit button next to it.

If you do not see this section when ready, scroll down the page. The dashboard layout can shift depending on your region and account age, but Summoner Name is always present on the main account page.

Step 3: Enter your new username and confirm the cost

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 name, the page will show you the cost in Valorant Points. If this is your first name change, it will be 1,325 Valorant Points. If you have changed your name before, it will be 895 Valorant Points. You must have enough Valorant Points in your account to proceed. If you do not, you will need to purchase more through the Valorant store inside the game client.

Step 4: Confirm the purchase

Review the name one more time to make sure there are no typos. Once you click Confirm or Purchase, the change is final and the Valorant Points are deducted from your account when ready. You cannot undo a name change, so take a moment to verify it is spelled the way you want.

The page will show a confirmation message once the purchase is complete. Your new name is now live in Valorant.

Step 5: Restart Valorant to see your new name in-game

Close the Valorant game client completely and reopen it. Log in with your Riot account. Your new username will now appear in the client and in all matches. Other players will see your updated name when ready.

If your name does not update after restarting, wait a few minutes and restart the client again. Name changes can take up to an hour to sync across all Riot Games servers in rare cases, but usually appear within seconds.

What happens if Riot Games forces a name change

Riot Games monitors usernames for violations of their code of conduct. If your name contains hate speech, slurs, sexual content, or impersonation of a public figure or Riot employee, Riot can force you to change it without warning. When this happens, you will see a message in the client telling you to pick a new name within a set time frame.

If Riot forces a name change, you will not be refunded the Valorant Points you spent on your previous name. You will have to spend Valorant Points again to set a new one. To avoid this, choose a name that does not reference real people, does not use slurs or profanity, and does not try to impersonate anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Riot Games enforces a 30-day waiting period between name changes. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed since your last change, the option will be grayed out on the account website and you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again.

What if someone else already has the name I want?

Valorant allows multiple players to have the same display name, so you can use any name that is not already taken by you. If the name you want is taken by another player, you can still use it — both of you will have the same name in-game. Your Riot ID (the account name) is what makes you unique to the system.

Do I need to buy Valorant Points with real money, or can I earn them in-game?

You must buy Valorant Points with real money through the Valorant store. You cannot earn them by playing matches or completing battle pass challenges. You can earn the free in-game currency called Radianite Points through the battle pass, but those cannot be used for name changes.

Will my old username become available for someone else to use?

Yes. Once you change your name, your old name goes back into the pool of available names. Another player can then use it. Riot does not reserve old usernames for the accounts that previously held them.

What if I forgot my Riot account password?

Go to account.riotgames.com and click Forgot Your Password. Enter the email address tied to your account and Riot will send you a password reset link. Click the link in your email, create a new password, and log in. Then you can proceed with changing your Valorant name.