Change your Siege username by updating your Ubisoft account name

Your Rainbow Six Siege username is tied to your Ubisoft account, so changing it means going through Ubisoft's account settings, not through the game itself. You log into your Ubisoft account on their website, navigate to your profile settings, and change the display name there. The change takes effect in Siege within a few minutes, though you may need to restart the game to see it.

The process is the same whether you play on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox — the username belongs to your Ubisoft account, not to any single platform. If you play Siege on multiple platforms with the same account, changing the name updates it everywhere at once.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.ubisoft.com, sign in with your credentials, and select your profile to change your display name.
  • Ubisoft allows you to change your display name once every 14 days, so plan ahead if you want to change it again soon.
  • The new name appears in Siege within minutes, but restarting the game makes sure you see it right away.
  • Your rank, MMR, and all game progress stay the same — only the name that other players see changes.

Step-by-step: accessing your Ubisoft account settings

Open a web browser and go to account.ubisoft.com. Click the sign-in button in the top right corner and enter the email address and password you use for Siege. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email.

Once you are signed in, look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner and click it. Select "Profile" or "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu. You should now see a page with your account details, including your current display name.

Finding and changing your display name

On your profile page, locate the section labeled "Display Name" or "Username." Click the edit button next to it — it usually looks like a pencil icon. Type your new name into the text field. Ubisoft display names can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.

After you type the new name, click "Save" or "Confirm." Ubisoft will check whether the name is already taken. If it is, you will see an error message and need to choose a different one. If the name is available, the change saves when ready.

When the change shows up in Siege

Your new display name appears in Siege within a few minutes of saving it on the Ubisoft website. You do not have to do anything in the game itself — the change syncs automatically. However, if you are already playing Siege when you make the change, you may not see the new name until you restart the game.

Other players will see your new name the next time they encounter you in a match or check your profile. Your rank, win rate, and all statistics remain exactly the same — only the name changes.

The 14-day waiting period between changes

Ubisoft enforces a 14-day cooldown between display name changes. This means after you change your name, you cannot change it again for two weeks. If you try to change it before that period ends, you will see a message telling you when you can change it next.

This rule exists to prevent players from constantly switching names to avoid reputation or hide from other players. Plan your name change carefully if you know you might want to adjust it again soon.

Troubleshooting: name change did not work

If you saved a new name but it is not showing up in Siege after 10 minutes, restart the game completely. Close Siege entirely, wait 30 seconds, and launch it again. This forces the game to sync with your Ubisoft account and pull the updated name.

If the name still does not appear after restarting, check that you are signed into Siege with the same Ubisoft account you used to make the change. If you have multiple Ubisoft accounts, it is straightforward to sign into the wrong one. You can verify which account you are using by opening Siege, going to Settings, and checking the account name listed under "Ubisoft Account."

What stays the same when you change your name

Changing your display name does not affect your rank, MMR, seasonal progress, or any cosmetics you own. Your match history, statistics, and achievements all remain tied to your account. Friends will still see you on their friends list, and you will still be able to join their squads.

The only thing that changes is what other players see when they look at your profile or encounter you in a match. Your internal account ID — the number Ubisoft uses to track you — stays the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Siege uses your Ubisoft display name directly, so there is no separate username setting within the game. Changing one changes the other.

What if the name I want is already taken?

Ubisoft will tell you when ready when you try to save it. Go back, choose a different name, and try again. You can add numbers or underscores to make a variation of the name you want.

How long does it take for my new name to show up to other players?

Most players see your new name within a few minutes. If someone saw you in a match before the change, they might see your old name in their recent players list for a few hours, but your profile will show the new name.

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes, but you have to wait 14 days after your last change. Once that period passes, you can change it to any available name, including a previous one.

Does changing my name affect my rank or MMR?

No. Your rank, MMR, and all statistics stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed changes.