You can change your Riot Games username once every 90 days through the Riot Games website

Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, go to the "Username" section under Account Settings, and click "Change Username". Type your new name, confirm it, and submit. The change takes effect when ready across all Riot games you play — League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and any others tied to that account. You cannot change it again for 90 days after the change goes through.

The username you choose must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters. Riot Games reserves certain names (usually brand names or offensive terms) and will reject them. If your chosen name is taken or blocked, you will see that message right away and can try another one.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username through account.riotgames.com in the Account Settings section, not through the game client itself.
  • The change takes effect when ready in all Riot games on that account and lasts for 90 days before you can change it again.
  • Your username must be 3 to 16 characters, letters and numbers only, with no spaces or special characters.
  • If a name is taken or blocked by Riot Games, you will see the rejection message before you confirm the change.

Step-by-step process on the Riot Games website

Start by going to account.riotgames.com and signing in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for the left sidebar menu and click on "Account". You will see several options listed — find and click "Username".

On the Username page, you will see your current name displayed. Below it is a button that says "Change Username" — click that button. A text field will appear where you can type your new username. Type what you want your new name to be, then look for the confirmation button (usually labeled "Change" or "Confirm") and click it. The system will check whether the name is available and follows Riot's rules. If it passes, the change is done. Your new username will show up in your account when ready and in all your games the next time you log in.

What happens if your chosen name is blocked or taken

If you try to change to a name that is already in use by another player, Riot Games will show you an error message saying the name is unavailable. The same happens if the name violates Riot's content policy — for example, if it contains slurs, impersonates a public figure, or matches a reserved brand name. You will see this message before the change is submitted, so you have not lost your one change for that 90-day period.

When you see a rejection message, go back and type a different name into the text field. Try again with your new choice. You can attempt as many different names as you want in a single session — the 90-day timer only starts after a name change is successfully completed. Once you find a name that works, submit it and you are done.

The 90-day waiting period between changes

After you successfully change your username, you cannot change it again for 90 days. This timer starts the moment your new name is confirmed, not when you first tried to change it. If you change your name on January 1st, you will not be able to change it again until April 1st (approximately).

The 90-day rule applies to your entire Riot Games account, not to individual games. If you play both Valorant and League of Legends on the same account, changing your username affects both games at once, and the 90-day timer applies to both. You cannot change it in one game and then change it again in another game to get around the waiting period.

Usernames versus display names in Valorant

In Valorant specifically, there is a difference between your username (what you change on the Riot Games website) and your display name (what appears above your character in the game). Your username is your account identifier and is what you use to log in. Your display name is what other players see in matches and on your player card.

If you want to change how your name looks in Valorant without waiting 90 days, you can change your display name instead. This is done inside the Valorant game client under your profile settings and can be changed more frequently. However, your underlying username on the Riot Games account will stay the same until you use the website process described above.

What to do if you cannot access your account

If you have forgotten your password or cannot log into account.riotgames.com, you will need to reset your password before you can change your username. Go to the Riot Games login page and click "Forgot your password?" You will be asked to enter the email address associated with your account. Riot Games will send you a password reset link to that email. Click the link, create a new password, and then log back in to change your username.

If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, contact Riot Games Support through their help portal at support.riotgames.com. You will need to verify your identity — usually by providing information about your account or recent purchases — before they can help you regain access. This process can take several days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my username affect my rank or game history?

No. Your rank, match history, and all statistics stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed changes. Anyone who played with you before the change will see your new name if they look at old match replays or your profile.

Can I change my username if I have been banned?

If your account is currently suspended or permanently banned, you cannot change your username. You must wait until any suspension ends. If your account is permanently banned, Riot Games will not allow changes to the account.

What if I want to change my username back to what it was before?

You can change your username to any available name, including a previous one you used. However, you still have to wait 90 days between changes. If someone else has taken your old name in the meantime, you cannot use it unless they change theirs first.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your password and username are separate. Changing one does not affect the other. You will still log in with your email address and password, regardless of what your in-game username is.