Your R6 username changes when you change your Ubisoft account name

Rainbow Six Siege pulls your in-game name directly from your Ubisoft account. When you change your Ubisoft username, your R6 name updates automatically — there is no separate step inside the game itself. You cannot have a different name in R6 than the one on your Ubisoft account.

The change takes effect when ready in most cases, though it can take a few minutes to show up in the game client and on the Ubisoft website. Your rank, MMR, and all statistics stay attached to your account; changing the name does not reset your progress.

Key Takeaways

  • Your R6 username is controlled through your Ubisoft account settings, not through the game itself.
  • Changing your Ubisoft username updates your R6 name when ready across all Ubisoft games you play.
  • You can change your Ubisoft username once every 30 days, and the change costs nothing.
  • Your rank, statistics, and all game progress remain on your account after a name change.

How to change your username in Ubisoft Connect

Log into your Ubisoft account on the Ubisoft website. Go to your account settings — this is usually found by clicking your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner. Select "Profile" or "Account Information" depending on which version of the site you see.

Look for a field labeled "Username" or "Display Name". Click the edit button next to it (usually a pencil icon). Type your new username and confirm the change. Ubisoft will ask you to re-enter your password to confirm the edit for security reasons.

After you confirm, the change takes effect right away. If you are already in Rainbow Six Siege, restart the game to see your new name in the client. Other players will see the updated name in their next match or when they check your profile.

Username rules and restrictions

Ubisoft usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Spaces are not allowed. The name cannot start or end with a hyphen or underscore.

Ubisoft blocks usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people without permission. If you try to use a name that violates these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to choose something else. Names that are already taken by another account will also be rejected.

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you just changed it, you will need to wait until that 30-day window closes before you can change it again. The system will tell you the exact date you can change it next.

What happens to your old username

Once you change your username, no other player can claim your old name when ready. Ubisoft holds the old name for a period of time to prevent impersonation. After that holding period ends, the name becomes available for other accounts to use, but this typically takes weeks or longer.

Your old username does not appear in your account history or profile. Other players cannot look up your account by your previous name. If you want people to know you changed your name, you will need to tell them directly.

Changing your name on console accounts

If you play R6 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, your Ubisoft username is separate from your console username. Changing your Ubisoft account name will update your R6 name, but it will not change your PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo Switch username.

Some players prefer to keep their console username and Ubisoft username the same for consistency. If you want to do this, you will need to change your console username through your console's settings separately. Console name changes have their own rules and cooldown periods that vary by platform.

If your username change is not showing up

After you change your Ubisoft username, restart Rainbow Six Siege completely. Close the game entirely and reopen it. The new name should appear in the main menu and in your profile.

If the old name is still showing after a restart, clear your game cache. On PC, this is usually done by deleting the cache folder in your Ubisoft Connect installation directory. On console, you can clear the cache through your system settings or by uninstalling and reinstalling the game.

If the problem persists, log out of your Ubisoft account on the website and log back in. This refreshes your account data. Then restart the game again. If your name still has not updated after these steps, contact Ubisoft Support through their website with a screenshot of your Ubisoft account showing the new username.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my R6 username without changing my Ubisoft account name?

No. Rainbow Six Siege uses your Ubisoft account username as your in-game name. There is no way to have a different name in R6 than the one on your Ubisoft account. If you want a different R6 name, you must change your Ubisoft username.

Will changing my username affect my rank or statistics?

No. Your rank, MMR, win rate, and all other statistics stay on your account. The name change is cosmetic only — it does not reset your progress or move you to a different account.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in R6?

Usually a few minutes. If you are in the game when you change it, restart the game to see the new name when ready. Other players may see the old name briefly if they are viewing your profile at the exact moment you change it, but this updates within minutes.

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, but only after the 30-day cooldown expires. You can change to any available username, including a previous one, as long as you wait the full 30 days between changes.

What if someone else took my old username?

Ubisoft holds old usernames for a period of time, so this is unlikely to happen when ready. If another account does eventually claim your old name, you cannot reclaim it unless that account deletes it or changes their name. You would need to choose a different username.