Where to change your Valorant username

You change your Valorant username through your Riot account settings, not through the Valorant game client itself. This means logging into your Riot account on the web, finding the username field, and updating it there. The change takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games you play.

The process is straightforward because Riot treats your username as a single identity across all their games. When you change it, the new name appears in Valorant, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and any other Riot title linked to that account. You do not need to update anything inside the Valorant game — the client pulls your username from your Riot account automatically.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.riot.com, sign in with your email and password, and look for the username field under account settings to make the change.
  • Your new username appears in Valorant within seconds and applies to all Riot games on your account at the same time.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot be changed more than once every 30 days.
  • If your desired username is taken, you will see that message when ready and must choose a different one.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the web

Open a web browser and go to account.riot.com. Click the sign-in button in the top right corner. Enter the email address associated with your Riot account and your password, then click sign in. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will be asked to enter a code from your authenticator app or email.

Once you are signed in, look for "Username" in the left sidebar menu under account settings. Click on it. You will see your current username displayed in a text field. Click inside the field, delete your current username, and type the new one you want. As you type, the system will tell you whether that username is available or already taken. When you have entered a username that is available, click the save or confirm button to complete the change.

The new username takes effect when ready. You do not need to restart Valorant or log out and back in — the game client will show your new name the next time you launch it or refresh your profile.

Rules for Valorant usernames

Valorant usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like @, #, or !, or accented letters. The system will reject your entry if it contains any of these.

You cannot change your username more than once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, the system will show you the date you can change it again. This rule prevents people from cycling through names to avoid detection or confuse other players. Plan your username change carefully so you do not waste your 30-day window on a name you want to change again soon.

Riot also reserves the right to remove usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of known players or public figures. If your username violates these rules, Riot may force a change and you will be notified by email.

What happens if your desired username is taken

When you type a username into the field on account.riot.com, the system checks availability in real time. If someone else already has that username, you will see a message saying it is unavailable. You must choose a different one. There is no waitlist or way to reserve a name — if it is taken, you cannot use it.

If you want a specific name badly, consider adding numbers or underscores to make it unique. For example, if "Shadow" is taken, you might try "Shadow_1" or "Shadow99". You can also check whether a player with that name exists in Valorant by searching for them in-game, which can help you decide whether to try a variation.

Changing your username does not affect your rank or progress

Your Valorant rank, agent unlocks, skin collection, and all other progress stay exactly the same when you change your username. The change is cosmetic only — it updates the name that appears above your character and in the scoreboard, but nothing about your account data changes.

Your friends list also updates automatically. Anyone who has you added will see your new username the next time they log in. You do not need to re-add friends or have them re-add you.

Troubleshooting: username change not showing up

If you changed your username on account.riot.com but it is not showing in Valorant, close the game completely and reopen it. The client sometimes caches your old username and needs to refresh. Signing out of the Riot client and signing back in also forces a refresh.

If the new username still does not appear after restarting, check that you are signed into the correct Riot account in the game client. Open the Valorant launcher, look at the account name displayed in the top left or bottom left corner, and verify it matches the account you edited on the web. If you have multiple Riot accounts, you may have changed the username on one account but are logged into a different one in the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days after your last change. If you changed your username today and regret it tomorrow, you cannot change it back until 30 days have passed. Plan ahead if you think you might want to revert.

Does changing my username affect my Valorant rank or competitive history?

No. Your rank, match history, and all statistics remain attached to your account. Other players will see your new username when they look at past matches, but your data does not change.

What if I see an error message when I try to save my new username?

The most common errors are that the username contains forbidden characters, is already taken, or violates Riot's naming policy. Re-read the username rules above and try a different name. If you get a different error, try again in a few minutes — temporary server issues can cause errors that resolve on their own.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my username?

No. Valorant usernames only allow letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Any other character will be rejected when you try to save.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in Valorant?

The change is when ready on the web. In the Valorant client, it usually appears within seconds, but you may need to restart the game to see it if it does not update right away.