Where to find your username in the Riot client
Your Riot username appears in the top-left corner of the Riot client launcher, next to your profile icon. Open the Riot launcher on your computer, and you will see your account name displayed when ready — it is the name you use to log in, not a display name or in-game character name.
If you are already logged in to a game like Valorant or League of Legends, you can also find your username by clicking your profile icon in the top-right corner of the game client. A dropdown menu will show your account name at the top of the list. This works the same way whether you are in the main menu or between matches.
Your Riot username is permanent and cannot be changed. It is different from your in-game display name, which you can customize in your account settings. The username is what Riot uses to identify your account across all their games, and it never changes even if you update your display name multiple times.
Key Takeaways
- Your Riot username appears in the top-left corner of the Riot launcher when you are logged in.
- You can also find it by clicking your profile icon in any Riot game client and looking at the dropdown menu.
- Your username is permanent and different from your in-game display name, which can be changed.
- The username is the account identifier Riot uses across all their games, including Valorant and League of Legends.
Checking your username on the Riot website
Log in to your Riot account at account.riotgames.com using your email and password. Once you are logged in, your username will appear in the top-right corner of the page, next to your profile picture. You can also click on your profile icon to open a menu that displays your account information clearly.
The account page also shows your display name, email address, and other account details in one place. If you need to verify which account you are using or want to see all your account information at once, the website is the clearest place to check because everything is organized in your account settings.
What to do if you forgot your username
If you cannot remember your username, you can recover it by going to the Riot sign-in page and clicking "Forgot username?" below the login fields. Enter the email address associated with your account, and Riot will send you an email with your username and a link to reset your password if needed.
Check your email inbox and spam folder for the message from Riot. The email will arrive within a few minutes. If you do not receive it, verify that you are using the correct email address — you may have created your account with a different email than you remember. You can try other email addresses you may have used if the first one does not work.
The difference between username and display name
Your username is your account login identifier and cannot be changed. Your display name is what other players see in-game and can be customized. Many players confuse the two because they see their display name more often during gameplay than they see their username.
To change your display name in Valorant, open the game client, click your profile icon, and select "Customize Name." In League of Legends, you can change your summoner name through the account settings. Your Riot username stays the same regardless of how many times you change your display name, so your login credentials never shift.
Finding your username across different Riot games
Your Riot username is the same across all Riot games — Valorant, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and any other Riot title you play. When you log in with your username and password, you access the same account in every game without needing separate usernames for each title.
However, your display name can be different in each game. You might have one display name in Valorant and a different one in League of Legends. The username itself never changes, so if you need to contact support or verify your account, use your username rather than your display name.
Checking your username on mobile
If you play Valorant Mobile or access your Riot account through a mobile browser, you can find your username the same way as on desktop. Open the Riot website on your phone's browser, log in to account.riotgames.com, and your username will appear in the top-right corner of the page.
For Valorant Mobile specifically, tap your profile icon in the game client and look for your account name in the menu that appears. The process is identical to the desktop version, just adapted for a smaller screen. You will see the same username displayed whether you are on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Riot username?
No, your Riot username is permanent and cannot be changed. It is your account login identifier and remains the same for the life of your account. You can change your in-game display name, but not your username.
Is my username the same as my summoner name or agent name?
No. Your username is your account login. Your summoner name (in League of Legends) or agent name (in Valorant) is your display name, which you can customize. They are separate identifiers.
What if I see a different name in my game than what I see in the launcher?
The name in your launcher is your username. The name you see in-game is your display name. You can change your display name anytime, but your username stays the same.
Can someone else see my Riot username?
Yes, other players can see your display name in-game, but they see your username only if they look at your profile. Your username is part of your public account information.