You can change your Riot ID through the account settings page, and the process takes about five minutes

Your Riot ID is the name that appears in Valorant, League of Legends, and other Riot games. You change it by logging into your Riot account online, navigating to your account settings, and selecting the option to edit your game name. The change takes effect when ready in most cases, though there is a cooldown period before you can change it again.

The steps are the same whether you play Valorant, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, or any other Riot title. You do not need to change your username separately in each game — one change updates your name across all of them.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, not through the game launcher.
  • Go to the Account menu, find the Riot ID section, and click Edit to change your name.
  • You can change your Riot ID once every 30 days, and the change shows up when ready in all your Riot games.
  • If your desired name is taken, you will see that message right away and can try a different one before confirming.
  • Changing your Riot ID does not affect your account login email or password.

Step-by-step: changing your Riot ID online

Go to account.riotgames.com and log in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for the Account menu on the left side of the page. Click on it to expand your account options.

Find the section labeled Riot ID — it will show your current name. Click the Edit button next to it. A text box will appear where you can type your new name. Type the name you want, then click Check Availability to see if it is already taken. If it is available, you will see a green checkmark. If not, you will see a message saying the name is taken, and you can try a different one.

Once you have chosen an available name, click Confirm or Save to finalize the change. Your new Riot ID will appear in all your Riot games within a few seconds. You do not need to restart the game or log out and back in.

Riot ID naming rules and restrictions

Your Riot ID must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, and spaces. You cannot use special characters like hyphens, underscores, or symbols. The name is not case-sensitive, so "JamesRod" and "jamesrod" are treated as the same name.

Riot will not let you use names that contain hate speech, slurs, or references to real people without permission. If you try to create a name that violates these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to choose something else. Names that are already taken by other players will also be rejected.

The 30-day cooldown between changes

After you change your Riot ID, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This cooldown applies to every player and cannot be skipped. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed, the Edit button will be grayed out and will show you how many days remain.

The 30-day timer starts the moment you confirm your new name, not when you click Edit. If you change your name on the 15th of the month, you cannot change it again until the 15th of the following month.

What happens to your old name after you change it

When you change your Riot ID, your old name becomes available for other players to use after a short delay. This delay is usually a few hours, but it can take up to 24 hours. During that time, no one else can claim your old name, and you cannot change back to it.

Your account history, rank, and all your game progress stay with your account. Changing your name does not reset anything — it is purely a cosmetic change. Your friends will see your new name the next time they log in, and your old match history will still show your new name when you look it up.

Changing your username versus your Riot ID

Your Riot ID is what other players see in games. Your username is what you use to log into your account — it is usually your email address. These are two different things, and changing one does not change the other.

If you want to change the email address you use to log in, you do that in a different section of your account settings. Go to account.riotgames.com, click Account, then find the Email section. You can change your login email there, but that is separate from your Riot ID. Most players never need to change their login email, only their Riot ID.

Troubleshooting: why the change might not work

If you click Edit and nothing happens, make sure you are logged into the correct account. Some players have multiple Riot accounts and accidentally log into the wrong one. Log out completely, then log back in and double-check that you see the right account name at the top of the page.

If the name you want is taken, the system will tell you when ready when you click Check Availability. Try adding a number to the end or using a different spelling. If you see an error message that says your name violates the naming policy, Riot has flagged it as containing prohibited content. Choose a different name and try again.

If your change went through but you do not see the new name in your game, restart the game client completely. Close Valorant or League of Legends, wait 10 seconds, then open it again. Your new Riot ID should appear in the client and in-game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Riot ID more than once a month?

No. You must wait 30 days between changes. The timer starts when you confirm your new name, not when you click Edit. You can check how many days remain by going to your Riot ID settings.

Will my friends still see my old name after I change it?

No. Your friends will see your new Riot ID the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. Your old name disappears from their view when ready, though it may take a few hours before another player can claim it.

Does changing my Riot ID affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, and all match history stay exactly the same. When you look up your past games, they will show your new name, but nothing about your account is reset or lost.

What if I forgot my account password and cannot log into account.riotgames.com?

Click the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page. Riot will send a password reset email to the address associated with your account. Follow the link in that email to create a new password, then log in and change your Riot ID.

Can I use spaces in my Riot ID?

Yes. Spaces are allowed and count toward your 16-character limit. For example, "James Rodriguez" is a valid Riot ID, but "James Rodriguez" with two spaces might not be accepted depending on Riot's formatting rules.