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

Your Valorant username is tied to your Riot Games account, not to Valorant itself. That means you change it in one place — the Riot Games account settings — and the change shows up everywhere you play Riot games. The process is straightforward: log in to your Riot account, find the username field, type a new one, and confirm it. Most changes take effect when ready, though there are a few rules about what names you can pick and how often you can change.

You do not need to own anything special or meet any account requirements. Free-to-play accounts can change their username the same way paid accounts can. The only real limit is that Riot enforces a cooldown between changes — you cannot change your username every day — and they reject names that violate their code of conduct.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, not through the Valorant launcher.
  • Click "Username" in the left menu, type your new name, and click "Save" — the change takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games.
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, and Riot will reject names that include slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of public figures.

Step 1: Log into your Riot Games account

Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser. This is the official Riot account page, separate from the Valorant launcher. Enter the email address and password you use for Valorant, then click "Sign In."

If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you will be asked to enter a code from your authenticator app or email. This is a security step and is normal — enter the code and proceed.

Step 2: Navigate to the username field and enter your new name

Once you are logged in, look at the left side of the page. You will see a menu with options including "Username," "Email," and "Password." Click on "Username."

The page will show your current username and a text box below it labeled "New Username." Type the username you want. It must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can only contain letters (a–z, A–Z) and numbers (0–9). Spaces, hyphens, underscores, and other special characters are not allowed. As you type, Riot will tell you if the name is already taken or violates their code of conduct — if it does, you will see a red error message and cannot proceed.

Step 3: Confirm and save your change

Once you have entered a valid username, click the "Save" button. Riot will ask you to confirm by entering your password again — this is a security measure to prevent someone else from changing your name if they gain temporary access to your account.

After you enter your password and click confirm, the change takes effect when ready. Your new username will show up in Valorant the next time you launch the game or refresh your profile. If you are already in a match, you may need to restart Valorant to see the change in-game.

Rules about username changes and what names Riot will reject

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you try to change it again before 30 days have passed, the "Save" button will be grayed out and you will see a message telling you when you can change it next. This cooldown resets from the date of your last successful change, not from a calendar month.

Riot rejects usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, threats, or impersonation of public figures, streamers, or Riot employees. They also reject names that are purely numbers or that mimic official Riot accounts. If your chosen name is rejected, you will see a specific error message — usually something like "This username contains prohibited content" — and you will need to pick a different one. There is no appeal process for rejected names; you straightforward choose another option.

What happens if you forget your username or cannot log in

If you cannot remember your username, you can see it by logging into account.riotgames.com and looking at the "Username" section — it will display your current name at the top of the page. If you cannot log in at all because you forgot your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the login page and follow the email recovery steps.

If you cannot access the email address tied to your account, you will need to contact Riot Support directly. Go to support.riotgames.com, click "Submit a Request," and explain that you have lost access to your account email. They can verify your identity through other means and help you regain access.

Your username change in Valorant versus your in-game display name

Your Riot username is what appears on your Valorant profile and in the scoreboard during matches. It is the same username you use to log in. Some players confuse this with their in-game agent name or their player card — those are cosmetic choices that do not change your actual username.

If you want to change how your name looks cosmetically in Valorant (like adding a clan tag or special formatting), that is done through your player card and agent selection, not through the username system. Your actual username remains the one you set in your Riot account settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username if I have not played Valorant in a long time?

Yes. Your username is tied to your Riot Games account, not to your Valorant activity. Even if you have not launched Valorant in months or years, you can still change your username through account.riotgames.com as long as you can log in with your email and password.

What if someone else already has the username I want?

Usernames are unique — only one person can have any given name. If the name you want is taken, Riot will show you a message saying "This username is not available" when you try to save it. You will need to choose a different name or wait to see if the other person ever changes theirs (though there is no way to know when or if that will happen).

Does changing my username affect my rank, skins, or battle pass progress?

No. Your username is purely cosmetic. Your rank, all your skins, your battle pass progress, and every other part of your account stays exactly the same. Only the name that displays changes.

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

The change takes effect when ready on the Riot Games website, but Valorant may not show it until you restart the game or refresh your profile. If you are in the middle of a match when you change it, you may not see the new name until you close and reopen Valorant.

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days after your last change. If you changed your username today and want to go back to your old one tomorrow, you cannot — you will have to wait until the 30-day cooldown expires. After that, you can change it to anything available, including your previous username.