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, not through the game itself. Go to account.ubisoft.com, sign in with your email and password, then find the "Profile" or "Account Information" section. Look for a field labeled "Username" or "Display Name" — this is what appears to other players in Siege matches and on your profile.

The change takes effect when ready in Siege once you save it. You do not need to restart the game or log out and back in, though some players report the new name appears after a fresh launch. Other players will see your updated username the next time they encounter you in a match or check your profile.

Key Takeaways

  • Change your username on the Ubisoft website at account.ubisoft.com, not in the Siege game itself.
  • Your Ubisoft username is what displays to other players in Siege, on your profile, and in match history.
  • Ubisoft allows one free username change; additional changes may cost money depending on your account region.
  • The new username appears to other players when ready after you save the change on Ubisoft's site.

Step-by-step process to update your username

Open a web browser and go to account.ubisoft.com. Click "Sign In" in the top right corner and enter the email address and password you use for Siege. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or email.

Once logged in, look for your profile menu — usually a circular icon or your username in the top right corner. Select "Profile" or "Account Information" from the dropdown. Scroll down until you see the "Username" field. Click the edit button (usually a pencil icon) next to your current username. Type your new username in the text box, then click "Save" or "Confirm." The system will tell you if the name is already taken or contains blocked words.

Return to Siege and your new username will be active. If other players still see your old name, close the game completely and reopen it. Your rank, stats, and all cosmetics stay attached to your account — only the display name changes.

Username rules and restrictions in Siege

Ubisoft blocks usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people's names without permission. The system also rejects names that are too similar to existing usernames, though you can usually add numbers or underscores to make yours unique. Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long.

You cannot use spaces in your Siege username, but you can use hyphens and underscores. If you try to save a name that breaks these rules, Ubisoft will show you an error message explaining why and ask you to choose a different one. There is no character limit on how many times you can try — you can keep editing until you find a name that works.

Cost of changing your username multiple times

Ubisoft gives you one free username change on most accounts. If you want to change it again after that, the cost depends on your region. In North America and Europe, additional changes typically cost money, though the exact price varies. Check your account settings on Ubisoft's site to see whether you have already used your free change.

Some regions or account types may have different policies, so if you are unsure whether you have a free change remaining, log into your Ubisoft account and look for a "Username Changes" section in your account settings. It will show you how many free changes you have left and what future changes would cost.

What happens to your old username

Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for other players to claim. Ubisoft does not hold old usernames in reserve, so if you change your mind later, someone else may have already taken it. This is why you should be confident about your new username before you save the change.

Your rank, win-loss record, operator unlocks, and all cosmetics stay with your account no matter what username you choose. Other players cannot see your old usernames — they only see the current one on your profile and in match history.

Troubleshooting username changes that do not work

If you changed your username on Ubisoft's website but Siege still shows your old name, try closing the game completely and relaunching it. Sometimes the client takes a few minutes to sync with Ubisoft's servers. If it still does not update after a full restart, log out of your Ubisoft account within Siege (usually in Settings > Account) and log back in.

If the Ubisoft website rejected your username choice, read the error message carefully — it will tell you whether the name is taken, contains blocked words, or breaks another rule. Try adding numbers to the end or using an underscore to make it unique. If you are still stuck, you can contact Ubisoft Support through their website, though they typically only help with account access issues rather than username selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Only if no one else has claimed it. Once you change your username, the old one becomes available when ready. If you want to switch back, check whether it is still available on Ubisoft's website. If someone else took it, you cannot use it again.

Does changing my username affect my rank or stats?

No. Your rank, win-loss record, operator experience, and all cosmetics stay exactly the same. Only the display name changes. Other players can still see your full match history under your new username.

Why does my username still show as the old one in Siege after I changed it?

The game client sometimes takes a few minutes to sync with Ubisoft's servers. Close Siege completely and reopen it. If it still shows the old name, try logging out of your Ubisoft account in the game settings and logging back in.

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

You cannot use spaces, but you can use hyphens and underscores. Ubisoft blocks most other special characters. If you try to save a name with characters that are not allowed, the website will show an error and ask you to choose a different one.