Your username and account ID are two separate things

Your Riot ID is the permanent identifier tied to your account — it never changes and stays the same across all Riot games. Your username is what other players see in-game and in the client, and you can change it whenever you want. Changing your username does not affect your account ID, your rank, your cosmetics, or anything else on your account.

The confusion happens because Riot uses both terms, and they look similar. Your account ID is a number assigned when you create your account. Your username is the display name you choose. When you change your username, your account ID stays exactly the same — it is just hidden from view in most places.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Riot username through the account settings page at account.riotgames.com, and the change takes effect when ready.
  • Your account ID never changes and remains the same across League of Legends, Valorant, and all other Riot games.
  • Changing your username costs 1,380 Riot Points the first time, then 975 Riot Points for each change after that.
  • You must wait 30 days between username changes, and your new name cannot be offensive, impersonating, or already taken by another player.
  • If you forget your username, you can still log in with your email address — your username is only for display, not for signing in.

How to change your username through the Riot client

Open the Riot client and click the profile icon in the top right corner. Select Account from the dropdown menu. On the account page, look for the section labeled Riot ID — this is where your username appears alongside a hashtag and a tag number (for example, PlayerName#NA1). Click the Edit button next to your Riot ID.

Type your new username in the field that appears. Riot will check in real time whether the name is available. If the name is taken, you will see a red error message and cannot proceed. If it is available, the field will show a green checkmark. Click Confirm to complete the change. You will be asked to confirm your password for security. After you do, the change takes effect when ready — you do not need to restart the client.

How to change your username through the website

Go to account.riotgames.com and sign in with your email address and password. Click Account in the left sidebar. Under the section labeled Riot ID, you will see your current username and tag. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit.

Type your new username and check whether it is available — the page will show you when ready. If it is available, click Save. You may be asked to re-enter your password. Once you confirm, the change is live. If you are signed into the Riot client, you may need to restart it to see your new username in the client interface, though your account itself updates right away.

The cost and the 30-day waiting period

Your first username change costs 1,380 Riot Points. Every change after that costs 975 Riot Points. You must wait 30 days between changes — if you try to change your username before 30 days have passed since your last change, the system will tell you the exact date you can change it again.

You cannot change your username more than once per 30 days, even if you have enough Riot Points. This rule applies across all Riot games — if you change your username in Valorant, you cannot change it again in League of Legends until 30 days have passed from the first change.

What names Riot will not allow

Your new username cannot contain slurs, hate speech, or sexual content. It cannot impersonate a Riot employee, a professional player, or a public figure. It cannot be a name that is already taken by another player. Riot also blocks names that are primarily numbers, names that look like account IDs, and names that are blank or contain only spaces.

If you try to use a blocked name, the system will reject it and tell you why. You will not be charged Riot Points for a failed attempt. If you believe a name was blocked by mistake, you can contact Riot support through the support portal at support.riotgames.com, though Riot rarely overrides these decisions.

Your account ID stays the same no matter what

Your account ID is a number that Riot assigns when you create your account. It appears in your Riot ID after the hashtag — for example, if your Riot ID is PlayerName#NA1, the "NA1" part is your tag, not your full account ID. Your actual account ID is a longer number that you rarely see.

This number never changes, no matter how many times you change your username. Your rank, your cosmetics, your match history, and your friends list are all tied to your account ID, not your username. If you change your username 100 times, you are still the same account with the same ID, and everything stays with you.

What happens if you forget your username

You do not need to remember your username to sign in. Go to the Riot sign-in page and enter your email address and password — that is all you need. Your username is only for display in-game and in the client. You can always see your current username by logging into account.riotgames.com or opening the Riot client and clicking your profile.

If you have not signed in for a long time and cannot remember your email address either, you can use the account recovery process at account.riotgames.com/account-recovery. You will need to verify your identity by answering security questions or confirming your email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my username affect my rank or my cosmetics?

No. Your rank, skins, battle pass progress, and everything else on your account is tied to your account ID, not your username. You can change your username as many times as you want (within the 30-day limit) and nothing else changes.

Can I change my username for free?

No. The first change costs 1,380 Riot Points, and every change after that costs 975 Riot Points. Riot Points are purchased with real money. There is no way to change your username without paying.

What if someone else takes the username I want?

If the name is already taken, you cannot use it. You will need to choose a different name. There is no waiting list or reservation system — if the name becomes available later, it goes to whoever changes their username to it first.

Can I change my username if I have been banned?

If your account is temporarily suspended, you can still change your username. If your account is permanently banned, Riot will not allow you to make changes. You can contact support to ask about your ban status if you are unsure.

Does my username change across all Riot games?

Yes. Your Riot ID is the same across League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and all other Riot games. When you change your username, it changes everywhere at once.