You cannot fully hide your username in Valorant, but you can limit who sees it

Valorant does not have a built-in feature to make your username invisible to other players. Your in-game name is visible to anyone in your match, on your friends list, and in your match history. What you can do is control who can find you, message you, and see your profile — and you can change your username itself to something that does not reveal personal information.

The privacy controls live in your Riot account settings, not in the Valorant game client. They let you block friend requests from strangers, hide your online status, and restrict who can see your match history. If you want a fresh start with a new name, you can change your Valorant username through your Riot account once every 30 days at no cost.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Valorant username is always visible to players in your matches and anyone who searches for you by name.
  • You can hide your online status, block incoming friend requests, and make your profile private through Riot account settings.
  • Changing your username costs nothing and can be done once every 30 days through your Riot account page.
  • If you want to avoid being found, use a username that does not include your real name, email, or other identifying information.
  • Muting or blocking individual players in-game prevents them from messaging you but does not hide your name from them during matches.

Adjust your Riot account privacy settings

Log into your Riot account at account.riotgames.com, then go to Privacy in the left menu. You will see three main toggles: Profile Visibility, Game Status, and Friend Requests.

Set Profile Visibility to Private. This prevents strangers from viewing your match history, rank, and agent statistics through the Valorant client or third-party stat websites. Your name will still appear in matches you play, but people cannot click on it to see your history.

Turn off Game Status if you do not want others to see when you are online or which game you are playing. This stops friends and strangers from knowing you are in Valorant right now.

Set Friend Requests to Friends Only or Disabled. This blocks unsolicited friend requests from players you do not know. You can still accept requests from people who already know your username and send one directly.

Change your Valorant username to something generic

Your current username is the first thing other players see. If it contains your real name, email, or other personal details, change it to something that reveals nothing about you.

Go to account.riotgames.com, select Account, then click Edit next to your Riot ID. You can change your username once every 30 days for free. Choose something generic — a random combination of words, numbers, or a username you use nowhere else online.

Keep in mind that your old username will be released back into the pool after a few months, so someone else could eventually claim it. Your new username takes effect when ready in Valorant and all other Riot games.

Mute and block players in-game

Muting and blocking do not hide your name, but they stop specific players from contacting you. During a match, open the scoreboard, find the player's name, and click the mute icon (speaker with a line through it) to silence their voice and text chat.

To block a player permanently, go to your Recent Players list after the match ends, find their name, and select Block Player. Blocked players cannot send you friend requests or direct messages, and you will not be matched with them in future games (though this is not may provide).

Blocking is one-way — the blocked player can still see your name in matches and in their own recent players list. They straightforward cannot contact you or see that you have blocked them.

Understand what you cannot hide

Your Valorant username will always be visible to the 9 other players in your match, regardless of your privacy settings. Anyone in that match can see your name on the scoreboard, in the chat, and in the match history afterward.

Third-party stat tracking websites like tracker.gg and blitz.gg pull data from Riot's public API and display your match history, rank, and agent statistics. Setting your profile to private in Riot account settings does prevent these sites from showing your data, but your username itself may still appear in match records if you played against other players whose profiles are public.

If you want to avoid being found by name, your best option is to use a username that is not tied to your real identity and keep your profile private. This makes it much harder for someone to track you down unless they were in a match with you.

Why someone might want to hide their username

Players hide or change their usernames for different reasons. Some want to avoid harassment from players they have encountered before. Others use a generic name to keep their gaming separate from their real-world identity. Some straightforward prefer a fresh start after changing their username multiple times.

If you are experiencing harassment or threats from other players, blocking them is the first step. If the behavior continues across multiple accounts or includes threats of real-world harm, report it to Riot through the in-game report system or by contacting support.riotgames.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make my username invisible during matches?

No. Your username appears on the scoreboard and in chat to all players in your match. Privacy settings only control who can find you outside of matches and view your profile afterward.

Does changing my username delete my rank and match history?

No. Your rank, agent statistics, and match history stay with your account. Only your display name changes. The old name becomes available for other players to claim after a few months.

If I block someone, can they still see me in matches?

Yes. Blocking only prevents them from messaging you and sending friend requests. They can still see your name in matches you play together, though the matchmaking system tries to avoid pairing blocked players together.

Do third-party stat sites respect my private profile setting?

Yes. When you set your profile to private in Riot account settings, stat tracking websites cannot display your match history or statistics. However, your username may still appear in match records if you played against players whose profiles are public.

How often can I change my username?

You can change your Valorant username once every 30 days at no cost. The change takes effect when ready across all Riot games.