You change your Clash Royale username through the in-game settings menu, and the process takes about two minutes

Open Clash Royale and tap the settings icon (a gear symbol) in the top right corner of the main screen. Tap your profile name or avatar to open your profile page. Look for an edit button or pencil icon next to your current username. Tap it, delete your old name, type your new one, and confirm the change. The new name appears when ready in your profile and to other players.

You can change your username as often as you want, with no cooldown period between changes. There is no cost to rename yourself. The only restriction is that your new name must be between 1 and 20 characters long and cannot contain certain symbols or offensive language — if you try to use a blocked word or character, the game will reject it and ask you to choose something else.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username changes when ready and appears to all other players when ready after you confirm it.
  • You can rename yourself as many times as you want with no waiting period or fee.
  • The game blocks usernames longer than 20 characters or containing certain symbols and profanity.
  • Your player ID (the number assigned to your account) never changes, even when you rename yourself.

Where to find the username change option

The settings icon is always in the top right corner of your main screen — it looks like a gear or cogwheel. Tap it to open the settings menu. From there, tap your profile name, avatar, or the "Profile" option, depending on which version of the game you are running. This opens your profile card, which shows your current username, level, trophies, and other account information.

Once you are on your profile page, look for a pencil icon, edit button, or the word "Edit" near your username. Tap that button to enter edit mode. The username field will become active and you can select all the text and replace it with your new name.

What names the game will reject

Clash Royale blocks usernames that are longer than 20 characters. It also rejects names containing certain symbols, including asterisks, hashtags, and some punctuation marks. The game has a filter for profanity and offensive language, so if you try to use a blocked word or phrase, you will see an error message telling you the name is not allowed.

If your chosen name is rejected, the game will tell you why — either that it is too long, contains invalid characters, or violates the content policy. You can then try a different name. There is no penalty for attempting a blocked name; you straightforward try again until you find one that works.

How your player ID stays the same when you rename

Your player ID is a unique number assigned to your account when you first create it. This number never changes, no matter how many times you rename yourself. Other players can search for you by your player ID even if you change your username multiple times. Your clan, friends list, and battle history all remain tied to your player ID, not your username.

This means you can change your name without losing any progress, trophies, cards, or clan membership. The only thing that changes is what other players see when they look at your profile or encounter you in battle.

Renaming yourself in a clan

If you are in a clan, your new username appears to all clan members when ready after you change it. Your clan role (member, elder, co-leader, leader) does not change when you rename yourself. Clan leaders and co-leaders can still see your player ID in the clan roster, so they can identify you even if you change your name frequently.

There is no special process for renaming yourself while in a clan — you straightforward change your name through your profile settings as usual, and the change syncs across the game when ready.

Why you might want to change your username

Players rename themselves for many reasons: to reflect a new clan name, to distance themselves from an old username they no longer like, to match a username they use on other games or social media, or straightforward because they want a fresh start. Since there is no cooldown and no cost, you can experiment with different names until you find one you are happy with.

Some players change their names strategically before or after climbing the trophy ladder, or when joining a new clan. Others rename themselves to avoid being recognized by players they have faced in battle. The game places no restrictions on how often you rename, so the choice is entirely yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to a name I used before?

Yes. Since usernames are not permanently reserved, you can reuse any name you have had in the past. straightforward go to your profile, tap edit, and type your old username. If no one else has claimed it in the meantime, it will be available.

Do my friends see my new username right away?

Yes. Your new username appears in your friends' friend lists and in battle replays when ready after you confirm the change. There is no delay or sync time.

What happens to my battle history when I rename?

Your battle history stays attached to your account and your player ID. When other players watch your old replays, they will see your new username, not the old one you had when you played that battle.

Can I use spaces or special characters in my username?

Spaces are allowed, but most special characters (asterisks, hashtags, brackets, slashes) are blocked. The game will tell you when ready if a character is not allowed, and you can try a different name.

Is there a limit to how many times I can change my username?

No. You can rename yourself as many times as you want with no waiting period between changes and no cost to you.