Where to Find Your Valorant Username In-Game
Your Valorant username appears in the top-left corner of your screen during any match, right above your health bar. It shows exactly as other players see it — your display name plus the four-digit tag that comes after the hashtag. If you are in the agent selection screen before a match starts, look at the same location; your name is there too.
The quickest way to confirm your username without loading into a match is to open Valorant and stay on the main menu. Look at the top-right corner where your profile icon sits. Click on it, and a dropdown menu appears showing your account name, rank, and other profile details. Your full username — the display name and tag together — is displayed right there.
If you have recently changed your username and are not sure what it is now, this menu is the most direct place to check. The name shown here is what appears to other players when you are in a match or on their friends list.
Key Takeaways
- Your Valorant username appears in the top-left corner during matches and in the agent selection screen.
- Click your profile icon in the top-right corner of the main menu to see your full username and account details in one place.
- Your username consists of a display name plus a four-digit tag separated by a hashtag, and this is how other players see you.
- If you cannot remember your username, checking your profile menu is faster than loading into a practice match.
Checking Your Username Through the Riot Client Settings
Open the Valorant launcher and look for the settings icon, usually a gear symbol in the top-right area of the window. Click it and select "Settings" from the menu. In the Settings panel, navigate to the "Account" tab on the left side.
Under the Account section, you will see your username displayed prominently, along with your email address and other account information. This is the official record of your account name as it exists in Riot's system. If you are logged into the wrong account or unsure which account you are using, this is where you can verify it before you start playing.
What Your Username Tag Means
The four-digit number after your username (the tag) is unique to you and is assigned by Riot automatically. Two players can have the same display name, but the tag ensures that each player is identifiable. For example, two players might both be named "Shadow," but one could be Shadow#1234 and another Shadow#5678.
You cannot change your tag — it stays with your account permanently. However, you can change your display name (the part before the hashtag) once every 30 days through your account settings. The tag is what makes your username truly unique in Valorant's system.
Finding Your Username on the Riot Games Website
Go to the Riot Games official website and log in with your account credentials. Once logged in, click on your profile icon or account name, usually located in the top-right corner of the page. Select "Account" or "Profile" from the dropdown menu.
Your Valorant username will be listed under your account information. This is useful if you want to check your username from a computer that does not have Valorant installed, or if you are verifying your account details for support purposes. The username shown here matches exactly what appears in your game.
Checking Your Username in Your Friends List
If you are already in a match or in the main menu, open your friends list by clicking the friends icon (usually a person or group icon on the left side of the screen). Your own username appears at the top of your friends list, showing how other players see your name when they search for you or receive a friend request from you.
This is also a good way to double-check the exact spelling and capitalization of your username. Some players change their display name and forget the exact format they chose, and the friends list shows the current version without any ambiguity.
What to Do If You Cannot Find Your Username
If you have logged into Valorant but cannot locate your username in any of these places, make sure you are looking at the right account. It is possible you are logged into a different Riot account than you expected. Log out completely and log back in with the email address you use for the account you want to check.
If you still cannot see your username after logging back in, try restarting the Valorant launcher entirely. Sometimes the client does not fully load account information until you close and reopen it. If the problem continues after a restart, contact Riot Games support through their official website and provide them with the email address associated with your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see someone else's Valorant username if I do not have them added as a friend?
Yes. If you play a match with another player, their username appears on your screen during the game. You can also search for players by their username and tag in the friends menu, even if you have not added them yet. However, you cannot see their full account details or profile information unless they are your friend.
What is the difference between my display name and my username?
Your display name is the part you can change (once every 30 days), and your tag is the four-digit number that never changes. Together, they make up your full username. For example, in "Phoenix#2847," Phoenix is the display name and 2847 is the tag.
If I change my display name, does my tag change too?
No. Your tag stays the same forever. Only the display name part changes. This means other players who know your tag can always find you, even if you change your display name multiple times.
Why do I see a different name on my screen than what my friend told me they see?
This usually means you recently changed your display name and have not restarted the game yet. The client sometimes shows your old name locally until you close and reopen Valorant. After a restart, your new name will appear correctly to you and to other players.