You can change your Riot Games username through the account settings on the Riot Games website, and the process takes about five minutes

Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, then click your username in the top right corner and select "Account". On the Account page, find the "Riot ID" section — this shows your current username and a four-digit tag number. Click "Edit" next to your Riot ID, type your new username (between 3 and 16 characters), and confirm the change. The new username takes effect when ready across League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and any other Riot game tied to that account.

You get one free username change every 30 days. If you want to change it again before 30 days have passed, Riot charges 1,350 Riot Points (the in-game currency) for each additional change within that window. After 30 days, your next change is free.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.riotgames.com, log in, and click your username in the top right to reach Account settings.
  • Find the Riot ID section and click Edit to change your username to anything between 3 and 16 characters.
  • Your new username appears when ready in all Riot games on that account.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days for free; additional changes within 30 days cost 1,350 Riot Points each.
  • Your four-digit tag number stays the same even when you change your username.

What counts as a valid username

Riot Games allows usernames between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and spaces. Usernames cannot start or end with a space, and you cannot use special characters like hyphens, underscores, periods, or symbols.

Riot reserves the right to change your username if it violates their Code of Conduct — this includes usernames that are offensive, impersonate a pro player or streamer, or contain hate speech. If your username gets changed by Riot, you receive a free change to pick a new one.

Understanding your Riot ID and tag number

Your Riot ID consists of two parts: your username and a four-digit tag number separated by a hash symbol (for example, "PlayerName#NA1"). The tag number is assigned to you automatically when you create your account and never changes, even if you change your username multiple times.

The tag number exists because multiple players can have the same username — the tag makes each player unique. When you add someone as a friend or look up a player's stats, you need both the username and the tag number to find the exact person you are looking for.

Timing and cooldowns for username changes

After you change your username, you must wait 30 days before your next free change. The 30-day timer starts the moment you confirm the change, not when you first click Edit. If you want to change your username again before 30 days have passed, you can pay 1,350 Riot Points to do so when ready.

There is no limit to how many times you can change your username if you are willing to pay Riot Points. However, Riot Games does monitor for abuse — if you change your username extremely frequently to evade reports or hide from other players, your account may be flagged.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old one becomes available for other players to claim after a short period. Riot does not hold old usernames for you, so if you change your mind, you cannot get your previous username back unless no one else has taken it in the meantime.

Your match history, rank, and all in-game progress stay attached to your account regardless of what username you use. Friends who had you added will still see you in their friends list under your new username.

Troubleshooting common problems

If the Edit button does not appear next to your Riot ID, you may have already changed your username within the last 30 days. Check the date of your last change by looking at your account history or contact Riot Support if you cannot find this information.

If you see an error message saying your chosen username is unavailable or invalid, it means either someone else has already claimed it, it violates Riot's naming policy, or it contains characters Riot does not allow. Try a different username and check that you are using only letters, numbers, and spaces with no special characters.

If you changed your username but it is not showing up in-game, try logging out completely and logging back in. Sometimes the client needs a restart to display the new username. If the problem persists after restarting, contact Riot Support through the Help section on account.riotgames.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my rank or progress if I change my username?

No. Your rank, match history, skins, and all account progress stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes — everything else tied to your account remains unchanged.

Can I change my username if I have been banned or suspended?

You can change your username on a suspended account, but you cannot change it on a permanently banned account. If your account is banned, you cannot log in to make any changes.

What if someone else took my old username?

Once you change your username, the old one enters a pool that other players can claim. Riot does not reserve old usernames, so if someone else takes it, you cannot get it back. You would need to choose a different username.

Does changing my username affect my friends list?

No. Friends who have you added will still see you in their friends list, and the username will update automatically to show your new name. You do not need to re-add anyone.

Can I change my username on mobile?

You must change your username through the Riot Games website on a computer or through a mobile browser. The mobile apps for League of Legends and Valorant do not have a username change feature built in.