Change your Valorant username through the Riot Games website

Your Valorant username is managed by Riot Games, not by Valorant itself. You change it by logging into your Riot account on their website, finding the username field, and saving the new name. The process takes about two minutes and takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games you play.

You can change your username once every 30 days at no cost. If you have never changed it before, your current name is the one Riot assigned when you created your account. If you have changed it before, you will see the date you last changed it on the same page where you make the change.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, not through the Valorant game client.
  • Your new username appears in Valorant within seconds, but other players may see the old name briefly if they have not refreshed their client.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and the change is permanent until you change it again.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot be blank or profane.

Step 1: Go to the Riot Games account website

Open a web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. You will see a login screen. Do not try to change your username through the Valorant game client — that option is not there.

If you are already logged into your Riot account in your browser, the page will take you straight to your account dashboard. If not, enter your email address and password, then click Sign In.

Step 2: Find the username field

Once you are logged in, look for the section labeled "Account" or "Profile" on the left side of the page. Click on it. You will see several fields including your email, display name, and username.

The username is different from your display name. Your username is what appears in-game and in match history. Your display name is what shows on your profile page. You are changing the username.

Step 3: Enter your new username and check the rules

Click on the username field and clear the current name. Type your new username. Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, hyphens, or special characters.

Riot will tell you when ready if your new username breaks the rules or if it is already taken by another player. If you see an error message, try a different name. Common reasons a name is rejected: it contains a space or special character, it is fewer than 3 characters, or another account already uses it.

Step 4: Save the change and wait for it to appear in-game

Once you have entered a valid username that is not taken, click the Save or Confirm button. Riot will ask you to confirm the change. Click yes. Your new username is now active.

The change appears in Valorant within seconds. If you are currently in a game, you may need to restart the client to see the new name in your profile. Other players will see your new username the next time they refresh their client or start a new match.

What to do if your username is already taken

If Riot tells you the username is already taken, you have two choices: pick a different name, or wait to see if the other player stops using it. Riot does not recycle inactive usernames, so if someone has not played in years, their username is still reserved to them.

The easiest fix is to add a number or underscore to your preferred name. For example, if "Shadow" is taken, try "Shadow1" or "Shadow_". You can also check whether the name you want is close to a name that is available — sometimes a small change makes the difference.

Remember the 30-day waiting period

After you change your username, you cannot change it again for 30 days. Riot counts from the date you made the change, not from the calendar month. If you change your username on March 15, you can change it again on April 14.

If you realize you made a typo or chose a name you do not like, you have to wait the full 30 days before you can fix it. For this reason, it is worth taking a moment to double-check your spelling before you save.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, and all match history stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is the name that appears next to those stats. Old matches will show your old username in the match history, but your profile and current stats show the new name.

Can I change my username if I have been banned?

If your account is currently banned, you cannot log into the Riot website to change anything. If your ban has ended and your account is active again, you can change your username like any other player.

What if I forgot my Riot account password?

Go to account.riotgames.com and click "Forgot your password?" on the login screen. Riot will send a reset link to the email address on your account. Click the link, create a new password, and then log in to change your username.

Will my friends see my new username right away?

Your new username appears in Valorant within seconds on your end. Your friends will see it the next time they restart the Valorant client or load into a new match. If they are in a game with you when you change it, they may still see the old name until the match ends.

Can I change my username back to an old one I used before?

Only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. If you used "Phoenix" two years ago and changed it to something else, you can change back to "Phoenix" — but only if another player has not taken it. Riot does not hold old usernames for you.