Change your R6 username through the Ubisoft website, not in the game itself

Your Rainbow Six Siege username is tied to your Ubisoft account, so you change it on Ubisoft's website rather than inside the game. The process takes about five minutes and costs 600 Ubisoft Points — the in-game currency you can buy with real money. Your new name appears in Siege and every other Ubisoft game you play once the change is complete.

The name you choose must be between 3 and 25 characters, contain no spaces, and follow Ubisoft's code of conduct — no slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of real people or celebrities. Ubisoft reviews the name before it goes live, which usually takes a few hours but can take up to 24 hours during busy periods.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your R6 username on the Ubisoft website account settings, not in the Rainbow Six game menu.
  • The change costs 600 Ubisoft Points, which you purchase with real money through your Ubisoft account.
  • Your new username must be 3 to 25 characters, contain no spaces, and cannot include slurs or impersonation.
  • Ubisoft reviews your new name before it goes live, a process that usually takes a few hours.
  • Once approved, your new name appears in Siege and all other Ubisoft games tied to that account.

Step-by-step: changing your username

Log into your Ubisoft account at account.ubisoft.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the left side of the page, click "Profile" to open your profile settings.

Look for the "Username" field and click the pencil icon next to it to edit. Type your new username — remember it must be 3 to 25 characters with no spaces. Click "Change Username" to confirm. Ubisoft will tell you whether the name is available and remind you that the change costs 600 Ubisoft Points.

If you have enough Ubisoft Points in your account, click "Confirm" to complete the purchase. If you don't have enough points, you'll be taken to the Ubisoft store to buy more. Once you confirm, your new username enters Ubisoft's review queue. You'll see a message saying your name is pending approval.

What happens while your name is under review

During the review period — usually a few hours, sometimes up to 24 hours — your old username stays active in Siege. Other players still see your old name in matches and on your profile. You can play normally during this time.

Ubisoft sends you an email once your new name is approved. At that point, the name switches over in the game and on your profile everywhere. If Ubisoft rejects your name for violating the code of conduct, you'll get an email explaining why and you'll keep your old username. You don't lose the 600 Ubisoft Points in that case — Ubisoft refunds them.

How often you can change your username

You can change your username once every 30 days. If you change it today, you won't be able to change it again for 30 days from the date your new name was approved, not from the date you made the request. This limit applies across all Ubisoft games, so changing your name in Siege counts toward the cooldown for other games like Assassin's Creed or The Division.

If you want to change your name again before the 30 days are up, the website will show you the exact date you're may be able to access to change it. There's no way to speed this up or request an exception.

Usernames that get rejected and why

Ubisoft rejects names that include slurs, hate speech, or references to real violence. Names that impersonate celebrities, public figures, or Ubisoft staff are also rejected. Usernames that are sexually explicit or reference illegal activity will be turned down.

Names that are too similar to existing Ubisoft staff accounts or that try to look like official Ubisoft accounts — for example, adding "Ubisoft_" to the front — are rejected. If your name includes numbers or special characters, make sure they don't spell out something that violates the code of conduct when read aloud or decoded.

If your name change doesn't show up in the game

After Ubisoft approves your new name, it usually appears in Siege within an hour. If you don't see it after a few hours, restart the game completely — close it entirely and reopen it. This forces the game to pull your updated profile information from Ubisoft's servers.

If you still don't see the new name after restarting, log out of your Ubisoft account on the website, wait 10 minutes, and log back in. Then restart Siege again. In rare cases, the change takes up to 24 hours to sync across all Ubisoft's systems, but this is uncommon.

What you need to know about Ubisoft Points

Ubisoft Points are the currency you use to buy cosmetics, battle passes, and username changes in Ubisoft games. You buy them with real money through your Ubisoft account or through the game itself. The price varies by region and by how many points you buy at once — buying in larger bundles usually costs less per point.

Points don't expire and they carry over between games. If you buy 1,000 points to change your R6 username and only use 600, the remaining 400 points stay in your account and you can use them in Siege, For Honor, or any other Ubisoft game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username if I have a banned account?

No. If your account is suspended or permanently banned, you cannot change your username. You must resolve the ban first by contacting Ubisoft support. If your account is permanently banned, you cannot change the username at all.

Does changing my username affect my rank or stats in Siege?

No. Your rank, win-loss record, operator unlocks, and all cosmetics stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Other players will see your new name, but your stats are tied to your account, not your username.

What if someone else takes the username I want while I'm waiting for approval?

Usernames are held during the review period, so no one else can take the name while Ubisoft is checking it. If your name is rejected, the name becomes available again and someone else could claim it, but that only happens if Ubisoft turns down your request.

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days from when your current name was approved, and you have to pay 600 Ubisoft Points again. There's no discount for changing back to a previous name.

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

No. Changing your username does not affect your password or your account security. Your login credentials stay the same — you still use your email and password to sign into Ubisoft.