Change your R6 username through Ubisoft Connect, not in-game

Rainbow Six Siege does not have a username change button inside the game itself. Your in-game name is tied to your Ubisoft account username, which you change on the Ubisoft website or through the Ubisoft Connect launcher. Once you change it there, it updates in R6 within a few minutes. You cannot change it back when ready — Ubisoft enforces a waiting period between changes.

The process takes about five minutes if you already know your password. If you have forgotten it, add another 10 to 15 minutes to reset it first.

Key Takeaways

  • Your R6 username comes from your Ubisoft account, so you change it on the Ubisoft website or in the Ubisoft Connect launcher, not inside the game.
  • After you change your username, it appears in R6 within a few minutes, but your old username becomes unavailable to you for a set period.
  • You must know your current Ubisoft password to change your username; if you do not, you will need to reset it first.
  • Changing your username does not affect your rank, cosmetics, operators, or any other in-game progress.

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

Go to account.ubisoft.com and sign in with the email and password for your Ubisoft account. If you are already logged in to Ubisoft Connect on your computer, you may stay logged in on the website as well.

Once you are signed in, look for your account name or profile icon in the top right corner and click it. Select Profile or Account Settings (the exact wording varies by region). Find the section labeled Username or Display Name. Click the pencil icon or Edit button next to it. Type your new username into the field. Ubisoft will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or contains blocked words. Click Save or Confirm. You may be asked to enter your password again for security.

The change takes effect in R6 within five minutes. You do not need to restart the game, though restarting can speed it up.

Changing your username in Ubisoft Connect on your computer

Open the Ubisoft Connect launcher and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Account or Profile Settings. Look for Username or Display Name and click Edit. Enter your new username and click Save. You will be asked to confirm your password.

The process is the same on Windows and Mac. Console players (PlayStation, Xbox) cannot change their username through the Ubisoft Connect app on their console; they must use the website on a computer or phone browser instead.

What happens to your old username and how long you must wait

After you change your username, your old one becomes unavailable to anyone — including you — for a waiting period. This period varies: Ubisoft typically enforces a 30-day hold on old usernames, though this can differ by region or account age. During this time, you cannot change back to it, and no one else can claim it.

After the waiting period ends, your old username enters a general pool and can be claimed by other players. If you want to reclaim it later, you will need to wait until that period expires and then hope no one else has taken it in the meantime.

Usernames that Ubisoft will not allow

Ubisoft blocks usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people's names (especially public figures). The system also rejects names that are too similar to existing ones, names that are only numbers, and names shorter than three characters. If your chosen name is rejected, the website will tell you why and suggest you try something different.

Names that were allowed years ago may now be blocked if Ubisoft's filter has been updated. If you are trying to reclaim an old username and it is rejected, contact Ubisoft Support to ask whether it has been flagged.

Your rank, cosmetics, and progress stay the same

Changing your username does not reset your account, delete your operators, remove your cosmetics, or affect your rank in any way. Everything you own and every stat you have earned remains exactly as it was. Your friends list also stays intact — they will straightforward see your new name the next time they log in.

If you are worried about losing access to your account during the username change, you do not need to be. The change is cosmetic only and does not alter any of your account security or permissions.

If you have forgotten your Ubisoft password

Go to account.ubisoft.com and click Forgot your password? below the sign-in fields. Enter the email address associated with your Ubisoft account. Ubisoft will send you a password reset link to that email. Click the link, create a new password, and sign in. Then follow the username change steps above.

If you do not have access to the email address on file, click Can't access your email? on the password reset page. Ubisoft will ask you security questions or other verification methods to confirm you own the account. This process can take a few minutes to an hour depending on how quickly you answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my friends see my old username in chat history?

No. Once your username changes, it updates everywhere in the game — including in old chat messages, friend lists, and match history. Your friends will see only your new name when they look back at past conversations.

Can I change my username on console without a computer?

You can use a phone or tablet browser to visit account.ubisoft.com and change your username there. Console players cannot change it through the Ubisoft Connect app on their console itself, but the website works on any device with a browser.

What if someone else took my old username after the waiting period?

Once the 30-day hold expires, your old username enters the general pool and can be claimed by anyone. If someone else has taken it, you cannot reclaim it unless that person changes their username and the waiting period expires again. There is no way to reserve or recover a username that has been claimed by another player.

Does changing my username affect my Ubisoft+ subscription or other games?

No. Your username change applies to your entire Ubisoft account, so it will appear in all Ubisoft games you play (Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, etc.). Your Ubisoft+ subscription, purchase history, and account security remain unchanged.