You cannot hide your username in Valorant during a match, but you can control who sees it outside the game

Valorant displays your username to every player in your match — there is no in-game setting to make it invisible or replace it with a nickname. Your name appears above your character model, in the scoreboard, in chat, and in the match history that other players can view afterward. This is by design: Riot Games built the game so all players know who they are playing with and against.

What you can control is your Riot ID — the account name that appears in friend requests, on your profile, and in third-party stat trackers. You can change this name, make your profile private, or adjust who can see your match history. These steps reduce how much of your gaming activity is visible to strangers, even though your in-game username itself will always show during matches.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Valorant username displays to all players during matches and cannot be hidden with an in-game setting.
  • You can change your Riot ID (the name on your account profile) separately from your in-game name, which may reduce how easily strangers find you outside the game.
  • Setting your profile to private prevents other players from viewing your match history, rank, and agent statistics.
  • Third-party stat sites like Tracker.gg and Blitz.gg can be asked to remove your data, though they may not comply when ready.

Why Valorant shows your username to everyone

Competitive games require transparency so players can report cheaters, verify ranks, and review match replays. If usernames were hidden, a player could cheat in a match and then claim they were not the one who played. Riot uses your visible username as part of the accountability system — reports are tied to your account, and your match history is public by default so the community can verify claims.

This design also prevents smurfing (using a hidden low-rank account to play against new players) from going undetected. When your name is visible and your history is searchable, experienced players can spot accounts that are clearly controlled by high-rank players using fake names.

How to make your profile private so others cannot see your match history

Visit the Valorant website, sign into your Riot account, and go to your profile settings. Look for the privacy section — you will find an option to make your match history private. When enabled, other players cannot view your past games, your rank, your agent statistics, or your win rate, even if they search for your username.

Keep in mind that your username will still appear in their match history if they played against you. They will see your name in the scoreboard and in the post-match screen. Making your profile private only hides the detailed statistics and past games when someone visits your profile page directly.

Changing your Riot ID to something different from your in-game name

Your Riot ID is separate from your in-game Valorant name. The Riot ID is what appears on your account profile, in friend requests, and when you log into other Riot games like League of Legends. You can change it once every 30 days at no cost through your account settings.

If you change your Riot ID to something generic or unrelated to your Valorant username, it becomes harder for strangers to find your profile through a web search or through Riot's friend-add system. However, anyone who played in a match with you can still find you by searching your in-game Valorant name, which does not change when you update your Riot ID.

Understanding what third-party stat trackers can see

Websites like Tracker.gg, Blitz.gg, and op.gg pull data from Riot's public API and display your rank, match history, and statistics. These sites show up in search results when someone searches your username, and they often rank higher than your official Valorant profile.

You can request that these sites remove your data by visiting their privacy settings or contacting their support. Tracker.gg and Blitz.gg both have opt-out options in their settings, though removal may take several days. Some trackers comply faster than others, and new data may be re-added if your profile remains public on Riot's servers.

Why hiding your username might matter to you

Players hide their usernames for different reasons. Some want to avoid harassment after a high-profile match or a controversial play. Others prefer that their gaming activity is not easily searchable by coworkers or family members. Some are concerned about account security — the more visible your account is, the more information a potential attacker has to work with.

None of these concerns are solved by hiding your username during matches, since it will always be visible there. But making your profile private and changing your Riot ID can reduce how much information is publicly available about you outside the game. The trade-off is that you lose the ability to easily share your statistics with friends or build a public reputation as a player.

What happens if you want to be found again later

If you make your profile private and change your Riot ID, friends who want to add you will need your exact username and tag number (the four-digit code after your name). You cannot be found through a general search the way you could before. This is useful if you want to step back from public visibility, but it means you have to share your contact information directly with people you want to play with.

You can always reverse these changes. Switch your profile back to public, change your Riot ID to something recognizable, and your statistics will be visible again. There is no permanent consequence to making these adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my in-game Valorant username?

No. Your in-game name is locked to your account and cannot be changed. If you want a different name, you would need to create a new Riot account. You can only change your Riot ID, which is the name on your profile page, not the name that appears above your character during matches.

If I make my profile private, will my friends still see my matches?

Friends who were in the match with you can see it in their own match history. Making your profile private only prevents strangers from viewing your statistics when they visit your profile page. Your friends can still find and watch your replays if they were part of the game.

Do pro players hide their usernames?

Professional Valorant players do not hide their usernames — their accounts are public and searchable because their rank and statistics are part of their professional reputation. Some pro players use smurf accounts (secondary accounts with different names) to practice without being recognized, but those accounts are still visible during matches.

Will changing my Riot ID stop people from finding me on stat trackers?

No. Stat trackers search by your in-game Valorant name, not your Riot ID. Changing your Riot ID will not affect how easily you appear on Tracker.gg or Blitz.gg. You would need to request removal from each tracker individually, and you would need to keep your profile private on Riot's official servers.

What if someone is harassing me and I want them to stop seeing my matches?

Make your profile private when ready through your account settings. This prevents them from viewing your statistics or match history. If the harassment continues in-game or through messages, report the player through Valorant's reporting system and consider blocking them. Riot's support team can also help if the harassment involves threats or hate speech.