Change your Siege username through your Ubisoft account settings

Your Rainbow Six Siege username is tied to your Ubisoft account, not to the game itself. To change it, you log into your Ubisoft account online, navigate to your profile settings, and update the display name there. The change takes effect when ready in Siege and all other Ubisoft games you play.

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a countdown timer showing when you can change it again. There is no cost to change your username, and you do not need to restart the game for the change to appear.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.ubisoft.com, sign in, and click on your profile to find the display name field.
  • You can change your username once per 30 days, and the change shows up right away in Siege.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters and cannot contain spaces or special characters other than hyphens and underscores.
  • If you see an error saying the name is taken or invalid, try a different combination or wait a few minutes and try again.

Step-by-step: updating your display name on Ubisoft

Open a web browser and go to account.ubisoft.com. Sign in with the email and password for the account you use to play Siege. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner and click it.

Select "Profile" or "Account Settings" from the menu that appears. Find the field labeled "Display Name" or "Username" — this is what other players see in Siege. Click the edit button next to it, delete the old name, type your new one, and click save or confirm. The system will check whether the name is available and let you know if there is a problem.

If the name you want is already taken, you will see a message saying so. Try adding a number at the end, using a hyphen or underscore, or choosing a different name altogether. Once you save a name that works, close the browser tab and launch Siege. Your new username will appear in your profile and in-game when ready.

What names are allowed and what names are blocked

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, periods, or symbols like @, #, or !. Ubisoft also blocks names that contain slurs, hate speech, or references to real people's names used to impersonate them.

If you try to save a name and get an error message, the system has rejected it for one of these reasons: it is too short or too long, it contains forbidden characters, it is already taken by another player, or it violates the content policy. Read the error message carefully — it usually tells you which rule the name breaks. Adjust your choice and try again.

Changing your username on console versus PC

It does not matter whether you play Siege on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC — you always change your username through the Ubisoft website, not through the game or your console settings. Your Ubisoft account is the same across all platforms, so changing your display name updates it everywhere you play.

If you play on console and also linked your PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Steam account to your Ubisoft account, changing your Ubisoft display name does not change those platform usernames. Other players will see your Ubisoft name in Siege, but your console or Steam profile keeps its own separate name.

Troubleshooting: name changes that do not appear or fail to save

If you changed your username on the Ubisoft website but it is not showing up in Siege, restart the game completely. Close it all the way, wait 10 seconds, and launch it again. Sometimes the game needs to refresh your account data from Ubisoft's servers.

If you see a message saying you cannot change your username yet, you have already changed it within the last 30 days. The system will not let you change it again until that 30-day window passes. You can check when you will be may be able to access to change it again by going back to your profile settings — the countdown timer appears next to the display name field.

If the website keeps rejecting the name you want and you are sure it follows the rules, wait a few minutes and try again. Sometimes the name-checking system is temporarily overloaded. If the problem continues, try a slightly different name — for example, add a number or use a hyphen in a different spot.

What happens to your old username and your rank

When you change your username, your rank, statistics, and all your progress in Siege stay exactly the same. The change is cosmetic only — it updates what your name looks like to other players, but your account, MMR, and operator unlocks do not move or reset.

Your old username becomes available for another player to use after a short delay. If someone else takes it, you cannot get it back. If you think you might want to use your old name again someday, choose a new name carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once a month?

No. Ubisoft limits username changes to once every 30 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a timer on your profile showing when you can change it again. You must wait for that timer to reach zero before you can pick a new name.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list and their ability to find you does not change. They will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. Your account ID stays the same — only the display name changes.

What if someone else is using the username I want?

Usernames are unique, so if the system says a name is taken, another player has it. You will need to choose a different name. Try adding numbers, hyphens, or underscores to make your preferred name available — for example, "Player123" instead of "Player".

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Changing your display name does not affect your password or account security. Your password stays the same, and you do not need to update it unless you want to for security reasons.

Can I change my username if I am banned or suspended?

If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot change your username until the suspension is lifted. Contact Ubisoft support if you believe your account was suspended in error.