Change your username through Ubisoft Connect, not in-game
Your Rainbow Six Siege username is tied to your Ubisoft account, not to the game itself. This means you cannot change it from inside Rainbow Six Siege — you have to go to the Ubisoft website or the Ubisoft Connect app and change your account username there. Once you do, the change shows up in Rainbow Six Siege automatically within a few minutes.
The process takes about five minutes and requires you to know your current password. If you have forgotten your password, you will need to reset it first before you can change your username.
Key Takeaways
- Your Rainbow Six Siege username is your Ubisoft account username, so you change it on the Ubisoft website or in the Ubisoft Connect app, not in the game.
- You need your current password to change your username, so reset it first if you have forgotten it.
- Ubisoft allows one free username change per account, then charges for additional changes.
- The new username appears in Rainbow Six Siege within a few minutes of the change, but you may need to restart the game to see it.
Steps to change your username on the Ubisoft website
Go to account.ubisoft.com and sign in with your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for the account settings or profile section — this is usually in the top right corner or in a menu labeled with your current username.
Click on Profile or Account Information, then find the field labeled Username. Click the edit button next to it (usually a pencil icon). Type your new username, then enter your password again to confirm the change. Click Save or Confirm. The website will tell you whether the username is available or already taken.
If the username is taken, you will need to choose a different one. Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot contain spaces or special characters except underscores and hyphens.
Changing your username in the Ubisoft Connect app
Open the Ubisoft Connect app on your computer or console. Sign in if you are not already logged in. Click on your profile icon or username in the top right corner, then select Account or Profile Settings.
Look for the Username field and click Edit. Type your new username and enter your password to confirm. Click Save. The app will check whether the username is available and show you a confirmation message.
What happens after you change your username
Your new username takes effect when ready on the Ubisoft website and in Ubisoft Connect. In Rainbow Six Siege, the change usually appears within a few minutes. If you are currently playing Rainbow Six Siege when you make the change, restart the game to see your new username in the operator selection screen and in the scoreboard.
Other players will see your new username in matches, on your profile, and in chat. Your rank, statistics, and cosmetics stay the same — only the name changes.
Understanding Ubisoft's username change policy
Ubisoft allows one free username change per account. If you want to change your username again after that, you will need to pay a fee. The cost varies by region and is listed on the Ubisoft account website when you try to make a second change.
You can change your username once every 30 days. If you try to change it more often than that, the system will tell you when you can make your next change. There is no limit to how many times you can change it over time — only the 30-day waiting period between changes and the fee after your first free change.
Troubleshooting username changes that do not work
If you see an error message saying the username is unavailable, it means someone else has already claimed it. Try a different combination of letters and numbers. If you see a message about special characters, remember that only underscores and hyphens are allowed — no spaces, periods, or other symbols.
If you changed your username but it is not showing up in Rainbow Six Siege after 10 minutes, restart the game completely. Close it entirely, wait 30 seconds, and open it again. If you are on a console, you may also need to restart Ubisoft Connect or sign out and sign back in.
If you forgot your password and cannot sign in to change your username, go to account.ubisoft.com and click Forgot your password? on the login page. Ubisoft will send you a reset link to your email. Follow the link, create a new password, and then you can change your username.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username if I have an active ban or suspension?
Yes, you can change your username even if your account is banned or suspended. The ban or suspension is tied to your account, not your username, so changing the name does not affect the status. Other players will still see that you are banned if they look at your profile.
Will changing my username affect my rank or statistics?
No. Your rank, win rate, kill-death ratio, and all other statistics stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Your cosmetics, operators, and all unlocked content remain on your account.
How long does it take for my new username to show up in Rainbow Six Siege?
Usually a few minutes. If it does not appear after 10 minutes, restart Rainbow Six Siege completely. On console, you may also need to restart Ubisoft Connect or sign out and sign back in to your profile.
What if someone else takes the username I want?
Usernames are first-come, first-served. If the username you want is taken, you will see an error message when you try to claim it. You will need to choose a different username. You can try adding numbers or underscores to make a variation of the name you want.
Do I have to pay to change my username the first time?
No. Ubisoft gives every account one free username change. After that, you will be charged a fee for each additional change. The fee is shown on your account page when you try to make a second change.