Change Your Username Through the In-Game Settings Menu

To change your Clash Royale username, open the game, tap the settings icon (a gear symbol) in the bottom right corner of the home screen, then select "Change Username" from the menu. You will see a text field with your current name. Delete it, type your new username, and tap the checkmark to save. The change takes effect when ready in your game and appears to other players right away.

Your new username can be up to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and most special characters. Clash Royale does not allow you to use the same username twice — if someone else has already claimed the name you want, the game will tell you it is unavailable and you will need to pick something different.

You can change your username as often as you want, and there is no cost or cooldown period between changes. This is different from some other games that charge gems or make you wait days between name changes.

Key Takeaways

  • Open settings from the home screen, tap the gear icon, and select "Change Username" to reach the name field.
  • Your new username appears to other players when ready and can be up to 16 characters long.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want without paying gems or waiting between changes.
  • If the name you want is already taken, the game will reject it and you will need to choose a different one.
  • Your player ID number stays the same no matter how many times you change your username, so friends can still find you.

What Happens to Your Account When You Change Your Name

Changing your username does not affect your trophies, cards, deck, or any progress you have made in the game. Your player ID — a unique number assigned to your account when you first created it — remains the same forever. This means your friends can still find you by your ID even if you change your name multiple times.

Your clan membership and rank within the clan stay exactly as they were. If you are a clan leader or co-leader, those permissions do not change when you rename yourself. Other players will straightforward see your new name the next time they encounter you in battle or check the clan roster.

Restrictions and Things to Know Before You Rename

Supercell, the company that makes Clash Royale, does not allow usernames that contain hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. If your new username violates these rules, the game will reject it and ask you to choose something else. The game also blocks names that impersonate Supercell staff or famous players.

You cannot use blank spaces in your username, though you can use underscores or hyphens to separate words if you want. The game will not let you create a username that is identical to one already in use, even if the existing account is inactive or very old.

If you change your name and then want to change it back to your old one, you can do that when ready — there is no rule preventing you from reusing a previous username you owned.

Troubleshooting: The Change Username Button Is Grayed Out

If the "Change Username" option appears grayed out or disabled in your settings menu, the most common reason is that you have changed your name very recently and the game is still processing the change on Supercell's servers. Wait 10 to 15 minutes and try again. The button should become active once the previous change has fully synced.

Another reason the button might be disabled is if you are not logged into a Supercell ID or Game Center account. Clash Royale requires you to be signed into one of these accounts to change your username. If you are playing as a guest, you will not see the option at all. To fix this, go to settings, tap "Connect to Supercell ID" or "Connect to Game Center" depending on your device, and create or sign into an account. After that, the username change option will appear.

If you are still unable to change your name after waiting and confirming you are logged in, try closing the game completely and reopening it. Sometimes a temporary glitch in the app will prevent the menu from updating properly, and a full restart fixes it.

How to Find Your Player ID if You Need to Share It

Your player ID is a long number that stays with your account forever, even when you change your username. To find it, open settings and look at the top of the screen — your player ID appears next to your username. You can tap it to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into a message or email to send to a friend.

Your player ID is useful when you want someone to find you in the game but you are worried they might not remember your current username. You can give them your ID and they can search for you by that number instead. This is also the number you would provide to Supercell support if you ever needed to contact them about your account.

Changing Your Name on Different Devices

If you play Clash Royale on both your phone and a tablet, or on both iOS and Android, your username change will sync across all devices automatically as long as you are logged into the same Supercell ID or Game Center account. Change your name on one device, and it will appear on all the others within a few minutes.

If you are playing on different accounts on different devices — for example, one account on your phone and a separate account on your tablet — you will need to change the username separately for each account. Each account has its own settings menu and its own username field.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. There is no rule preventing you from reusing a username you owned in the past. You can change your name back to your old one when ready if you want, or you can wait and change it back later. Supercell does not track or lock previous usernames.

What if someone else took the username I want?

If the name you want is already in use, the game will tell you it is unavailable when you try to save it. You will need to pick a different username. There is no way to request that another player give up their name, and Supercell does not transfer usernames between accounts.

Does changing my username affect my clan or my friends list?

No. Your friends can still find you by your player ID, and your clan membership does not change. Other players will straightforward see your new name in the clan roster and in battle, but you remain the same person in their friends list and clan.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my username?

Most special characters like underscores, hyphens, and periods are allowed. Emojis are not supported in Clash Royale usernames — if you try to paste an emoji, the game will remove it or reject the name. Stick to letters, numbers, and basic punctuation marks.

How long does it take for my new username to show up to other players?

Your new username appears when ready in your own game and to other players within a few minutes. If someone is viewing your profile or your clan roster at the exact moment you change your name, they may need to refresh or close and reopen the screen to see the new name.