Change Your Valorant Username Through the Riot Games Website

You change your Valorant username by logging into your Riot Games account on the web, not through the game itself. The process takes about five minutes and costs 1,325 Valorant Points (the premium currency) for your first change, then 895 Valorant Points for any change after that. You can change your name once every 30 days.

The reason it costs currency is that Valorant usernames are unique across all Riot Games — no two players can have the same name. The fee prevents people from cycling through names constantly and keeps the system stable. If you have never spent money on Valorant, you will need to buy Valorant Points first, which you can do during the name-change process itself.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Riot Games account at the official website, not through the Valorant launcher, to change your username.
  • Your first username change costs 1,325 Valorant Points; subsequent changes cost 895 Valorant Points and can happen once every 30 days.
  • You can buy Valorant Points directly during the name-change process if you do not already have them in your account.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot Games you play.

Step 1: Log Into Your Riot Games Account

Go to account.riotgames.com in your web browser and sign in with the email and password you use for Valorant. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account (which you should), you will need to enter a code from your authenticator app or email after you enter your password.

Once you are logged in, you will see your account dashboard. Look for a section labeled Valorant or Username — the exact location varies slightly depending on whether Riot has updated the page recently, but it is always in the main account settings area, not buried in a submenu.

Step 2: Find and Click the Change Username Option

On your account page, locate the section that shows your current Valorant username. Next to it, you will see a button or link that says Change, Edit, or Change Name. Click that button.

A window or new page will open showing you the cost of the change (1,325 Valorant Points if this is your first change, or 895 if you have changed before). It will also show you how many Valorant Points you currently have in your account. If you do not have enough points, you will see an option to buy more before proceeding.

Step 3: Enter Your New Username and Check Availability

Type the username you want into the text box. Valorant usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and some special characters (spaces and most symbols are not allowed). As you type, the system will tell you whether that name is already taken or available.

If the name is taken, you will see a red message saying so. Try a different variation — adding a number at the end or using an underscore between words are common ways to find an available name. Keep trying until you see a green checkmark or message saying the name is available.

Step 4: Confirm the Purchase and Wait for the Change

Once you have chosen an available name, you will see a confirmation screen showing the username you selected and the cost in Valorant Points. If you do not have enough points in your account, you can buy them right there by clicking a button to purchase. Riot will ask you to choose a payment method (credit card, PayPal, or other options depending on your region).

After you confirm the purchase and the points are deducted, your new username takes effect when ready. You will see it the next time you log into Valorant or any other Riot Games title. Your old username is released back into the system and becomes available for someone else to claim after a waiting period.

What Happens If You Change Your Mind

You cannot undo a username change once it is confirmed, but you can change it again after 30 days have passed. The second and all future changes cost 895 Valorant Points instead of 1,325, so you will spend less if you need to correct a mistake.

If you made a typo or chose a name you dislike when ready after changing it, contact Riot Games support through the website. They rarely reverse a change, but they may help if the error was clearly accidental and you contact them within a very short window — usually a few hours. Do not count on this; it is better to get the name right the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username if I have not spent money on Valorant before?

Yes. You will need to buy Valorant Points to pay for the name change, but you can do that during the process itself. You do not need to have spent money on the game before — the purchase happens as part of changing your name.

Will my rank or match history disappear if I change my username?

No. Your rank, stats, and all match history stay attached to your account. Only the name displayed to other players changes. Anyone who played with you before the change will still see your old name in past match records, but your current name appears in new matches.

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

Your new username appears when ready after you confirm the change on the website. You may need to restart the Valorant client or log out and back in to see it reflected in the game, but the change is active right away.

Can I change my username more than once every 30 days?

No. Riot enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed since your last change, the option will be grayed out and show you a countdown to when you can change again.

What if the username I want is taken but the player has not played in years?

Riot does not release inactive usernames. Once someone claims a name, it stays theirs even if they stop playing. Your only option is to choose a different name or wait to see if that player eventually deletes their account, which is rare.