You can change your Valorant username through the Riot Games website, and it takes about five minutes

Your Valorant username is the name other players see in-game. To change it, you log into your Riot Games account on the official website, go to your account settings, find the username section, and enter your new name. The change takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games you play.

You can change your username once every 30 days at no cost. If you want to change it again before 30 days have passed, Riot Games charges 1,350 Valorant Points (their in-game currency, which costs real money). Most players change their username only once or twice, so the free option is usually enough.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, not through the Valorant launcher.
  • Navigate to the "Username" section under account settings and type your new name.
  • Your new username appears in Valorant when ready after you save it.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days for free; changing it sooner costs 1,350 Valorant Points.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and underscores, and cannot be profane or already taken by another player.

Step-by-step: Changing your username

Start by opening a web browser and going to account.riotgames.com. Do not try to change your username through the Valorant launcher itself — the option is only on the website. Log in with your email address and password.

Once you are logged in, look for "Username" in the left sidebar under account settings. Click on it. You will see your current username displayed, along with a text box where you can type a new one. Type the name you want, then click the "Save" button. The website will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or breaks Riot's naming rules.

After you save, close the browser and launch Valorant. Your new username will appear in the game within seconds. Other players will see it in matches, in your profile, and in chat.

What usernames are allowed and what are not

Riot Games has specific rules about what you can name yourself. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, hyphens, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $.

Your username cannot contain profanity, slurs, or hateful language. It also cannot impersonate a Riot Games employee, a professional player, or a public figure. If you try to save a name that breaks these rules, the website will reject it and tell you why. If you are unsure whether a name is allowed, try typing it in — the system will let you know before you commit to it.

The 30-day waiting period and paid changes

After you change your username, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again for free. If you want to change it sooner, you can pay 1,350 Valorant Points. This is Riot's in-game currency, and you buy it with real money through the Valorant store. The cost is roughly $10 USD, though prices vary by region and currency.

The 30-day timer starts the moment you save your new username, not when you log out or close the browser. If you change your username on a Monday, you cannot change it again for free until the following Monday. The website shows you exactly when your next free change will be available.

Troubleshooting: Username changes that do not work

If you click "Save" and nothing happens, or you see an error message, check that your username follows all the rules: 3 to 16 characters, letters and numbers only, no spaces or special characters. If it does, try refreshing the page and logging in again. Sometimes a browser cache issue prevents the change from going through.

If the website says your username is already taken, that name belongs to another player. Try adding a number or underscore to make it unique — for example, "Player_123" instead of "Player". If you are certain the name should be available, wait a few minutes and try again, as there can be a short delay in the system updating.

If you changed your username but it is not showing up in Valorant, close the game completely and relaunch it. The launcher sometimes needs a restart to display the new name. If it still does not appear after relaunching, log out of your Riot account on the website, wait 10 minutes, and log back in.

How your username appears to other players

Your Valorant username is what shows up on the scoreboard during matches, in your player profile, and when you send chat messages. It is different from your Riot ID, which is a longer identifier that includes a hashtag and a number (for example, "PlayerName#NA1"). Other players see your username, not your full Riot ID, in most places.

If you change your username, your match history and rank stay the same — you do not lose any progress. Your friends list does not change either. Everyone who had you added will still see you as a friend, and they will see your new username the next time they log in.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. If your account is under any kind of penalty or restriction, you cannot change your username until the ban or suspension is lifted. Contact Riot Games support if you believe your account was penalized in error.

What happens to my old username after I change it?

Your old username becomes available for other players to use after a short delay. You cannot reclaim it later, so choose your new name carefully. If you want to go back to an old username, you would have to wait for someone else to take it and then abandon it.

Can I change my username on mobile or through the Valorant app?

No. You must change your username on the Riot Games website using a computer or mobile web browser. The Valorant launcher and mobile app do not have a username change option.

Do I need Valorant Points to change my username the first time?

No. Your first change and every change after that within 30 days is free. You only pay Valorant Points if you want to change your username again before the 30-day timer runs out.

Will changing my username affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, match history, statistics, and all cosmetics stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Other players will see your new username when they look at your profile or play against you.