You can change your Riot username once every 90 days through the account settings page

Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, go to the Account section, and look for the username field. Click Edit next to your current username, type your new one, and confirm the change. The new username takes effect when ready in Valorant, League of Legends, and all other Riot games tied to that account. You cannot change it again for 90 days after you make the change.

The username you choose must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot already be taken by another player. Riot will tell you right away if a name is unavailable so you can try a different one before you confirm.

Your in-game display name (the one other players see) is separate from your username. If you want to change how your name appears in matches, that happens in the game client itself, not on the Riot website.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username on account.riotgames.com under the Account section, not inside the game client.
  • New usernames take effect when ready across all Riot games on your account.
  • You must wait 90 days between username changes, so choose carefully.
  • Your in-game display name is different from your username and is changed separately in the game client.
  • Usernames must be 3 to 16 characters and can only contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.

Step-by-step: changing your username

Open a web browser and go to account.riotgames.com. Sign in with your email and password. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email.

Once you are logged in, look for the Account section in the left menu. Click on it. You will see your current username displayed with an Edit button next to it. Click that Edit button.

A text box will appear where you can type your new username. As you type, Riot will check whether the name is available. If the name is taken, you will see a red message saying so. If it is available, the message will turn green. Once you have a name that is available and that you want to keep, click the Confirm button.

Your new username is now active. You will see it in the account settings page, and it will show up in Valorant, League of Legends, and any other Riot game you play within a few minutes.

What happens to your old username after you change it

Your old username becomes available for other players to claim when ready after you change it. Riot does not hold it in reserve for you, so if you change your mind within a few minutes, someone else may have already taken it. Because of this, make sure you want your new username before you confirm the change.

Your account history, rank, cosmetics, and all other progress stay with your account no matter what username you use. Changing your name does not reset anything or move your account to a different place.

The difference between username and display name

Your username is what you use to log in and what appears on the Riot website. Your display name is what other players see in the game client and in matches. They are not the same thing, and you change them in different places.

To change your display name, open Valorant or League of Legends, go to your profile or settings inside the game client, and look for the name field there. Display names can have spaces and special characters that usernames cannot, and you can change them more often than you can change your username.

Reasons your username change might not work

If you see an error when you try to confirm your new username, the most common reason is that the name is already taken. Try a different combination of letters, numbers, hyphens, or underscores. You can also check whether you have used your one change in the last 90 days — if you have, you will have to wait until the 90-day window closes before you can change again.

If you are having trouble logging into account.riotgames.com, make sure you are using the correct email address and password. If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot Password link on the login page and follow the steps to reset it. If two-factor authentication is on and you do not have access to your authenticator app or email, you may need to contact Riot support to regain access to your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once every 90 days?

No. Riot allows one username change per account every 90 days. If you have already changed your username recently, you will have to wait until 90 days have passed since your last change before you can change it again.

Will changing my username affect my rank or cosmetics?

No. Your account progress, rank, skins, battle pass progress, and everything else stays exactly the same. A username change only changes how your account is identified on the Riot website and in the game client.

What characters can I use in my new username?

You can use letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long.

If I change my username, will my friends still be able to find me?

Yes. Your friends list does not change, and they will still see you in their friends list under your new username. You do not need to re-add anyone or send new friend requests.

Can I change my username if my account is banned?

No. If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot make changes to it, including changing your username. You would need to address the ban status first by contacting Riot support.