You cannot hide your username in Valorant itself, but you can control who sees it

Valorant displays your username to every player in your match — there is no in-game setting to make it invisible to opponents or teammates. However, you have two real options: you can change your username to something you prefer before you play, or you can adjust your privacy settings so people cannot find you through that name outside the game.

The confusion usually comes from mixing up two separate things. Your in-game name (what appears above your character and in the scoreboard) is always visible during matches. Your Riot account name (the one people use to add you as a friend or search for your profile) can be kept private through account settings, and you can change your display name to something different from your account name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username displays to all players during matches and cannot be hidden with an in-game setting.
  • You can change your Valorant username to something you prefer before playing, which affects what appears in-game.
  • Your Riot account name and your display name are separate — you can keep your account name private while using a different display name in matches.
  • Changing your username takes effect when ready for new matches but does not affect matches already in progress.

Change your display name before your next match

The fastest way to show a different name in Valorant is to change your display name through the Riot client. Open the Riot client on your computer, select your profile icon in the top right, and click Account. Find the field labeled Riot ID — this is your display name, the one that appears in-game.

Click the edit icon next to your Riot ID and type the new name you want. Riot IDs have two parts: your display name and a tag number (like PlayerName#NA1). You can change the display name part but not the tag. Once you save the change, it takes effect when ready. The next match you join will show your new name to all players.

Note that you can change your display name once every 30 days for free. If you change it again within 30 days, Valorant charges 1,550 Valorant Points (the premium currency). This cooldown resets from the date of your last change, not on a calendar date.

Keep your account name private while using a display name

Your Riot account name is different from your display name. The account name is what you use to log in, and it is what people search for when they try to find your profile outside of Valorant. You cannot change your account name, but you can control who sees it.

Go to the Riot website, log in, and navigate to Account in the left menu. Select Privacy. You will see an option for Profile Visibility. Set it to Private so that people cannot search for your account name or view your profile unless they are already your friend. Your display name (the one in your Riot ID) will still show in matches, but your account name stays hidden from public searches.

Understand what other players actually see

During a Valorant match, opponents and teammates see your display name (the first part of your Riot ID) above your character, in the scoreboard, and in chat. They do not see your account name unless you tell them. After the match, if your profile is set to private, they cannot look you up by your account name even if they wanted to.

If your profile is set to public, anyone can search your account name on the Riot website and see your match history, rank, and other stats. Changing your display name does not affect this — your account name remains the same. The privacy setting is what controls whether strangers can find you.

Why you might want to hide your name

Some players change their display name to avoid being targeted by opponents who recognize them from previous matches or from watching streams. Others straightforward prefer a name that does not match their real identity or their account name. Changing your display name is the only way to affect what appears in-game, since usernames are always visible during matches.

If you are concerned about harassment or unwanted contact, setting your profile to private is more important than changing your display name. A private profile prevents people from finding you through searches and viewing your stats, which stops most unsolicited contact before it starts.

What happens if you change your name mid-season

Changing your display name does not affect your rank, match history, or any stats tied to your account. Your rank and competitive progress stay the same — only the name displayed in future matches changes. Matches you have already played will show your old name in the history, since the name was correct at the time you played.

If you are worried about people connecting your old name to your new one, remember that your match history is tied to your account, not your display name. If your profile is private, people cannot see that history anyway. If your profile is public, changing your name does not hide your past matches — they remain visible under your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hide my username from my own team during a match?

No. Your display name is visible to your teammates in the same way it is visible to opponents. There is no setting to hide it from one group but not the other. Everyone in the match sees the same usernames in the scoreboard and above characters.

If I change my display name, will my friends still be able to find me?

Yes. Your friends have you added by your account name, not your display name, so the change does not affect your friend list. They will straightforward see your new display name the next time you play together. You do not need to re-add each other.

Does changing my display name remove me from leaderboards or rankings?

No. Your rank and all competitive progress are tied to your account, not your display name. Changing your name does not reset your rank, move you to a different leaderboard, or affect your match history. Everything stays the same except what name appears in new matches.

What if someone is using a username similar to mine and I want to stand out?

You can change your display name to something unique, but remember the 30-day cooldown applies. If you want to change again before 30 days have passed, you will need to spend Valorant Points. Choose a name you are comfortable with for at least a month before changing it again.

Can I make my account name different from my display name?

Your account name is fixed and cannot be changed. However, your display name (the first part of your Riot ID) can be different from your account name. Most players use a display name they like while keeping their account name private through profile settings.