Change your Siege username through your Ubisoft account settings
Your Rainbow Six Siege username comes from your Ubisoft account, so you change it by logging into Ubisoft's website rather than through the game itself. The process takes about five minutes and takes effect when ready in Siege and all other Ubisoft games you play.
You will need to know your Ubisoft account email and password. If you have forgotten either one, you can reset your password on the Ubisoft sign-in page before you start — that step takes a few minutes on its own.
Key Takeaways
- Go to account.ubisoft.com, sign in with your email and password, and look for the Profile or Account Settings section to find your username field.
- Usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters like @, #, or $.
- Your new username shows up in Siege within a few minutes, though you may need to restart the game to see it on your screen.
- If your chosen username is already taken, Ubisoft will tell you when ready and you will need to pick a different one before saving.
- Changing your username does not affect your rank, your cosmetics, your friends list, or any other progress in Siege.
Step-by-step: logging in and finding your username setting
Open a web browser and go to account.ubisoft.com. Click the blue "Sign In" button in the top right corner. Enter the email address connected to your Ubisoft account and your password, then click "Sign In" again.
Once you are logged in, look for your account menu — this is usually your profile picture or username in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Profile" or "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu. The exact wording varies slightly depending on when your account was created, but both options lead to the same place.
On the profile page, scroll down until you see a field labeled "Username" or "Display Name". This is the name that appears in Siege and in other Ubisoft games. Click in that field to edit it.
Rules for your new username and what happens if it is taken
Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, periods, or special characters like @, #, $, !, or &.
Type your new username into the field. Ubisoft checks whether that name is already taken as you type — if it is, you will see a red X or an error message telling you the name is unavailable. If you see a green checkmark or no error message, the name is available and you can save it.
If your first choice is taken, try adding a number at the end, using an underscore or hyphen to separate parts of the name, or picking a different name altogether. Once you have chosen an available name, look for a "Save" or "explore" button near the username field and click it.
When your new username appears in Siege
Your new username takes effect in Ubisoft's system within a few minutes of saving. However, Siege may not show the change on your screen right away. If you are currently playing, restart the game completely — close it fully and open it again. Your new username will then appear in your profile, in the scoreboard, and in chat.
Your friends will see your new name the next time they load their friends list. If someone searches for you by your old username, they will not find you, so you may want to let your regular teammates know you have changed it.
What does not change when you update your username
Changing your username does not affect your rank, your MMR (matchmaking rating), your seasonal progress, or your rank in any game mode. All your cosmetics, weapon skins, operators, and battle pass progress stay exactly as they were.
Your friends list does not disappear, and people who had you added will still see you as a friend — your name in their list will straightforward update to your new username. Your match history and statistics remain tied to your account and are not reset or lost.
Troubleshooting: what to do if you cannot save your new username
If you click Save and nothing happens, or you see an error message, first check that your username follows the rules: it must be 3 to 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and not be already taken. If your username meets all those rules but still will not save, try refreshing the page and logging in again.
If you are still stuck, sign out of your Ubisoft account completely, close your browser, and try again in a fresh browser window. Occasionally a browser cache issue can prevent the save button from working. If none of these steps work, you can contact Ubisoft Support through their website — they can check your account and help you troubleshoot further.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can I change my username?
Ubisoft allows you to change your username as often as you want, with no waiting period between changes. However, if you change it very frequently, other players may have trouble finding or recognizing you, so most people change it only once or twice.
Will my old username become available for someone else to use?
Yes. Once you change your username, your old name goes back into the pool of available usernames and someone else can claim it. If you think you might want that name back later, you should not change it.
Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?
No. Ubisoft only allows letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Spaces, periods, and symbols like @, #, or $ will cause an error when you try to save.
What if I forgot my Ubisoft password?
Go to account.ubisoft.com and click "Sign In". Below the password field, click "Forgot your password?" Enter your email address and Ubisoft will send you a reset link. Click the link in that email, create a new password, and then you can log in and change your username.
Does changing my username affect my rank or my cosmetics?
No. Your rank, MMR, operators, skins, and all other progress stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes — everything else tied to your account remains untouched.