Change your username through the in-game settings menu

Open Clash Royale and tap the settings icon (a gear symbol) in the top right corner of the home screen. Scroll down until you see "Change Username" or "Username" listed in the menu. Tap it, enter your new username in the text field, and confirm the change. The new name takes effect when ready in your profile and in battles.

Your first username change is free. After that, Supercell charges 500 gems for each change. Gems are the premium currency in Clash Royale, and you earn them slowly through chests and challenges, or buy them with real money. If you do not have 500 gems saved, you will need to either earn them or purchase them before making a second change.

Usernames can be 1 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and spaces. Supercell filters out offensive language automatically, so if your chosen name contains words the system flags, you will see an error message and need to pick something different.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first username change in Clash Royale is free; every change after that costs 500 gems.
  • Go to settings, select "Change Username", type your new name, and confirm — the change is when ready.
  • Usernames must be between 1 and 16 characters and cannot contain language Supercell's filter blocks.
  • If you forget your username or cannot access your account, link your profile to a Supercell ID or Google Play account to recover it.

Link your account to Supercell ID or Google Play before changing

Before you change your username, make sure your Clash Royale account is connected to either a Supercell ID or a Google Play account (on Android) or Apple ID (on iOS). This protects your account and makes it easier to recover if you forget your username or lose access to your device.

To link your account, go to settings, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Connect" next to Supercell ID, Google Play, or Apple ID. Follow the prompts to sign in or create a new account with that service. Once linked, your account data and username are tied to that login, so you can change your device or reinstall the game without losing your progress.

What happens to your old username after you change it

Your old username becomes available for other players to use when ready after you change yours. There is no waiting period or hold on the old name. If you change your mind within a few minutes, you cannot reclaim the exact same username unless no one else has taken it in the meantime.

Other players will not see your old username in their friend lists or in battle replays. Their game updates to show your new username everywhere. However, if you were in a clan under your old name, your clan tag and membership stay the same — only your display name changes.

Changing your username on different devices

If you play Clash Royale on multiple devices — a phone and a tablet, for example — you have one account across all of them. Changing your username on one device changes it on all devices, as long as they are linked to the same Supercell ID or Google Play account.

If your devices are not linked to the same account, they are treated as separate profiles with separate usernames. You would need to change the username on each profile individually, and each change after the first would cost 500 gems. To avoid this, link all your devices to the same Supercell ID before you start playing seriously.

Recovering a forgotten username

If you forget your username but remember the email or phone number linked to your Supercell ID, go to the Supercell ID login page on a web browser and enter that email or phone number. Supercell will send you a recovery link. Click the link, sign in, and your profile will show your current username.

If you do not have a Supercell ID linked, you can still recover your account through Google Play or Apple ID. Open the app store on your device, go to your account settings, and look for "Manage apps & device" (Google Play) or "Manage your Apple ID" (Apple). Find Clash Royale in your installed apps, and the store will show which account owns it. From there, you can reinstall the game and log back in with that account to see your username.

Reasons your username change might fail

If you try to change your username and see an error message, the most common causes are: the name you chose contains filtered language, you do not have 500 gems for a second or later change, or your account is not connected to the internet. Check your connection, make sure your chosen name does not include words Supercell blocks, and confirm you have enough gems.

Another reason is that your account may be temporarily locked due to suspicious activity. If Supercell suspects your account was compromised, it may prevent changes for a few hours or days as a security measure. If this happens, wait a few hours and try again, or contact Supercell Support through the settings menu if the lock persists.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Only if no one else has claimed it. Your old username becomes available when ready after you change it. If another player has taken it, you cannot use it again unless that player changes their username first. You can always choose a different name or a variation of your old one.

Do I lose my trophies, cards, or clan membership if I change my username?

No. Your trophies, card collection, clan membership, and all progress stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Other players will see your new name in battles and in the clan chat, but everything else about your account remains unchanged.

What if I see "username already taken" when I try to change it?

Another player is already using that name. Pick a different username. You can try adding a number, a space, or a variation of the name you want. Usernames are not case-sensitive, so "ClashKing" and "clashking" are treated as the same name.

How many times can I change my username?

Unlimited times. Your first change is free, and every change after that costs 500 gems. There is no limit on how many times you can change it, as long as you have the gems to pay for it.

Will my friends still see me in their friends list after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list connection is tied to your account, not your username. After you change your name, your friends will see your new username in their friends list, but you will still be there. They do not need to re-add you.