Change your Rainbow Six 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 on the web, go to your profile settings, and update your username there. The change takes effect when ready in Rainbow Six Siege and every other Ubisoft game you play. You do not need to restart the game or contact support.

The process takes about two minutes. You will need to know your current Ubisoft password, and Ubisoft will ask you to confirm the change via email before it becomes final. If you have not logged into your Ubisoft account in a while, you may need to reset your password first.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.ubisoft.com, sign in with your email and password, and click on your profile name to reach account settings.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot match a username already in use.
  • Ubisoft sends a confirmation email to the address on your account; you must click the link in that email for the change to go live.
  • The new username appears in Rainbow Six Siege within minutes of confirmation, but may take longer to update in the Ubisoft social features and leaderboards.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days; if you change it again before that window closes, you will have to wait another 30 days from the second change.

Step-by-step: changing your username on the Ubisoft website

Open a web browser and go to account.ubisoft.com. Click the sign-in button in the top right corner. Enter the email address and password for your Ubisoft account, then click "Sign In". If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, Ubisoft will send a code to your email or authenticator app; enter that code when prompted.

Once you are signed in, look for your profile name or avatar in the top right corner of the page and click it. A dropdown menu will appear. Select "Profile" or "Account Settings" (the exact label depends on your region). On your profile page, find the section labeled "Username" or "Display Name". Click the edit or pencil icon next to it. Type your new username into the field, then click "Save" or "Confirm".

Ubisoft will display a message asking you to confirm the change. Check the email address associated with your Ubisoft account for a confirmation email from Ubisoft. Open that email and click the link inside it. Your username change is now complete.

Rules for your new username

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and underscores. You cannot use spaces, special characters like hyphens or periods, or accented letters. Ubisoft will reject any username that is already taken by another player, so if you see an error message saying the name is unavailable, choose a different one.

Ubisoft also blocks usernames that contain slurs, hate speech, or content that violates their code of conduct. If you try to use a name that breaks these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to pick another. There is no way around this filter, and Ubisoft support cannot override it.

How long the change takes to show up in Rainbow Six Siege

Your new username appears in Rainbow Six Siege almost when ready after you confirm the email — usually within a few minutes. When you launch the game or load into a match, you will see your new name in your profile and in the scoreboard. Other players will see the new name as well.

The change may take longer to appear in other Ubisoft services. Your new username might not show up on the Ubisoft leaderboards or in the social features (friends list, chat, clubs) for up to 24 hours. This delay does not affect your gameplay; it is only a display issue in those secondary systems.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This timer starts from the moment you confirm the email, not from when you first entered the new name. If you change your mind within those 30 days, you cannot undo it or switch to a different name until the waiting period is over.

If you change your username a second time before the 30 days are up, the timer resets. For example, if you change your name on January 1st and then change it again on January 15th, you will not be able to change it again until February 14th (30 days after the second change). Plan your username changes carefully to avoid getting locked out.

What to do if you forgot your Ubisoft password

If you cannot remember your Ubisoft password, you will not be able to sign into your account to change your username. Go to account.ubisoft.com and click "Sign In". Below the password field, click "Forgot your password?" or "Need help signing in?". Ubisoft will ask for the email address associated with your account and send a password reset link to that email.

Open the email from Ubisoft and click the reset link. You will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. Make it something you can remember, then sign back into your account and follow the username change steps above. If you do not receive the reset email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.

Changing your in-game display name versus your Ubisoft username

Rainbow Six Siege also has a separate in-game nickname feature that is different from your Ubisoft username. Your Ubisoft username is what appears in the scoreboard and in your profile across all Ubisoft games. Your in-game nickname is a custom name you can set just for Rainbow Six Siege that appears above your character's head during matches.

If you want to change only how your name looks in Rainbow Six Siege matches, you can set a nickname in the game's settings menu without touching your Ubisoft account. Go to Settings > Account > Nickname in Rainbow Six Siege and type a new name. This does not change your actual Ubisoft username and does not require a 30-day wait. However, most players see your Ubisoft username in the scoreboard, so changing the in-game nickname alone will not change how other players identify you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username affect my rank or my cosmetics in Rainbow Six Siege?

No. Your rank, cosmetics, operators, and all other progress are tied to your Ubisoft account, not to your username. Changing your username does not reset anything or move your progress to a different account. Everything stays exactly where it is.

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

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days after your first change. Once the 30-day period is over, you can change your username to anything available, including your old name. If someone else has taken your old username in the meantime, you will not be able to use it.

Why does my new username still show the old name in some places?

Ubisoft's systems do not all update at the same time. Your new username appears in Rainbow Six Siege within minutes, but leaderboards, the Ubisoft website, and social features can take up to 24 hours to catch up. This is normal and does not mean the change failed.

What if someone else already has the username I want?

You will have to choose a different name. Usernames are unique across all Ubisoft accounts, so if the name is taken, it is not available. Try adding a number, underscore, or variation to make it unique. You can also check if the name is available before you commit to the change by typing it into the username field on your account settings page.

Do I need to change my password after changing my username?

No. Your password and your username are separate. Changing one does not affect the other. You only need to change your password if you think your account has been compromised or if you want to update it for security reasons.