Change your Rainbow Six Siege username through your Ubisoft account settings

Your Rainbow Six Siege username comes from your Ubisoft account, not from the game itself. To change it, you log into your Ubisoft account on the web, navigate to your profile settings, and update the username there. The change takes effect in Rainbow Six Siege within a few minutes, though you may need to restart the game to see it reflected in your friends list.

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 have never changed your username before, Ubisoft allows one free change. After that, each additional change costs 9.99 USD.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account.ubisoft.com, sign in with your Ubisoft credentials, and find the Profile or Account Settings section to change your username.
  • Your first username change is free; subsequent changes cost 9.99 USD each.
  • The new username appears in Rainbow Six Siege within minutes, though you may need to restart the game to see it in your friends list.
  • You cannot use special characters, spaces, or numbers-only usernames, and Ubisoft blocks names that contain profanity or violate their code of conduct.
  • If you forget your Ubisoft password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page before attempting to change your username.

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 and enter the email address and password associated with your Ubisoft account. If you use two-factor authentication, you will be asked to enter a code from your authenticator app or email.

Once you are signed in, look for a menu or settings icon — usually in the top right corner or in a sidebar on the left. Click on "Profile" or "Account Settings" depending on what Ubisoft displays. Find the section labeled "Username" or "Display Name" and click the edit or pencil icon next to it. Type your new username into the text field, then click save or confirm.

Ubisoft will tell you when ready if the name is already taken, contains forbidden characters, or violates their code of conduct. If the name is available, the change is saved. Return to Rainbow Six Siege — the new username should appear within a few minutes. If it does not, close the game completely and reopen it.

Username rules and what Ubisoft will not allow

Ubisoft usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores only. You cannot use spaces, hyphens, periods, or any special characters. The username cannot be all numbers — it must contain at least one letter.

Ubisoft blocks usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or references to hate groups, even if spelled creatively or with numbers substituted for letters. Names that impersonate Ubisoft staff, famous people, or other players are also rejected. If your chosen name is rejected and you are not sure why, try a different combination — Ubisoft does not always explain the specific reason.

What happens if you have already used your free change

If you have changed your username before, Ubisoft charges 9.99 USD for each additional change. You will see this cost displayed on the username change page before you confirm. The charge is processed when ready through your Ubisoft account payment method, and the change takes effect right away.

There is no limit to how many times you can change your username, but each change after the first one costs money. Plan your new username carefully so you do not need to change it again soon.

Troubleshooting: username not showing up in Rainbow Six Siege

If you changed your username on the Ubisoft website but it still shows your old name in Rainbow Six Siege, the most common fix is to close the game completely and reopen it. Sometimes the game caches your old username and does not refresh it automatically. Closing and reopening forces the game to pull your current information from Ubisoft's servers.

If restarting the game does not work, sign out of your Ubisoft account within Rainbow Six Siege (usually in the settings menu under "Account" or "Profile"), then sign back in. This forces the game to re-authenticate with Ubisoft and read your updated profile information. If the new username still does not appear after these steps, wait 15 to 30 minutes — sometimes the change takes longer to propagate across Ubisoft's systems.

Changing your username on console (PlayStation or Xbox)

You cannot change your Rainbow Six Siege username directly from your PlayStation or Xbox console. You must use the Ubisoft website on a computer or phone browser. Log into account.ubisoft.com with the same Ubisoft account linked to your console, make the change, and it will sync to your console version of the game within a few minutes.

If your console has a separate username (your PSN or Xbox Gamertag), that does not affect your Rainbow Six Siege username. Rainbow Six Siege uses only your Ubisoft username, not your platform username. You can have a different name on PlayStation Network and a different Ubisoft username, and Rainbow Six Siege will display the Ubisoft one.

If you forgot your Ubisoft password

You cannot change your Rainbow Six Siege username without access to your Ubisoft account. If you have forgotten your password, go to account.ubisoft.com and click "Forgot Password" below the sign-in fields. Enter the email address associated with your account, and Ubisoft will send you a password reset link. Click the link in the email, create a new password, and then sign in to change your username.

If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, contact Ubisoft Support through their website. They can help you regain access to your account, though the process may take several days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my Ubisoft username change my name in other Ubisoft games?

Yes. Your Ubisoft username is shared across all Ubisoft games you play — Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, and others. When you change it, the new name appears in all of them. If you want a different username for a specific game, you cannot do that through Ubisoft's system.

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

Yes, but only if no one else has claimed that old username. If you change your username and then want to switch back, you can do so, but it will cost 9.99 USD (unless it is still your free first change). If someone else has taken your old username in the meantime, you cannot reclaim it.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in Rainbow Six Siege?

Usually a few minutes. Your friends should see the new name almost when ready in their friends list. If it takes longer than 30 minutes, restart the game. If it still does not appear after restarting, sign out and back into your Ubisoft account within the game.

What if my username change did not go through but I was still charged?

Contact Ubisoft Support through their website and explain that you were charged but the username did not change. Provide your order number or transaction ID if you have it. Ubisoft can usually refund the charge or explore it to a successful username change.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my Rainbow Six Siege username?

No. Ubisoft only allows letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces, hyphens, periods, and other special characters are not permitted. Your username must also be between 3 and 16 characters and contain at least one letter.