Your username appears in the top-left corner of the Valorant client when you log in

Open Valorant and look at the upper left of the main menu screen. Your username — the name other players see when you're in a match — displays right there next to your account level and rank badge. If you're already logged in, this is the fastest way to confirm what your username actually is.

If you're not currently in the game, you can also find it through the Riot Games website without launching Valorant at all. Both methods take less than a minute.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Valorant username shows in the top-left corner of the main menu screen once you log into the game client.
  • You can view your username on the Riot Games website by logging into your account and visiting your profile settings.
  • Your username is different from your Riot ID, which includes a hashtag and a numeric tag (for example: PlayerName#NA1).
  • If you've forgotten your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Valorant login screen to reset it through your email.

Check your username through the Riot Games website

Go to account.riotgames.com and log in with your email address and password. Once you're logged in, click on your account name or profile icon in the top-right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.

On your account page, look for the section labeled "Summoner Name" or "Username" — this is your Valorant username. Some accounts may also show a "Riot ID" section below it, which includes your username plus a hashtag and a number (like PlayerName#NA1). The part before the hashtag is your actual username.

Understand the difference between username and Riot ID

Your username is the name you chose when you created your account or changed it later. This is what appears on your profile and what other players see in the game. Your Riot ID is a longer identifier that includes your username, a hashtag, and a numeric tag assigned by Riot Games. Both are tied to the same account, but they serve different purposes.

When you're looking for your username specifically — the name to give friends or use in a team — you want the part before the hashtag in your Riot ID. If your Riot ID is "ShadowPlayer#NA1", your username is "ShadowPlayer". The number after the hashtag is region-specific and changes based on where your account is registered, but your username itself stays the same across all regions.

What to do if you can't remember your password

If you can't log into your Riot Games account to view your username, click "Forgot your password?" on the Valorant login screen. Riot will send a password reset link to the email address associated with your account. Check your inbox and spam folder, then follow the link to create a new password.

Once you've reset your password and logged back in, you'll be able to see your username in the client or on the Riot Games website. If you don't have access to the email address linked to your account, you'll need to contact Riot Games support through their help portal at support.riotgames.com. Support can verify your identity and help you regain access to your account.

Find your username if you play on multiple accounts

If you have more than one Valorant account, each one has its own separate username. Log into the Valorant client with each account to see the username for that specific account in the top-left corner. Alternatively, you can log into account.riotgames.com, log out, and then log in with a different email address to view that account's username.

Keep track of which email addresses are tied to which accounts if you switch between them regularly. This prevents confusion when you're trying to remember which username belongs to which account. Write down your usernames and their associated emails in a find location if you manage multiple accounts.

Why you might need your username

You'll need your username when you want to add friends in Valorant, join a team, or share your profile with other players. Some third-party stat tracking websites also ask for your username to pull your match history and rank information. Having your username handy makes these tasks faster and prevents you from having to log back in just to find it.

Your username is public information — anyone who plays against you in a match can see it. It's not sensitive like a password, so sharing it with friends or teammates is safe. You can give your username to anyone without worrying about account security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Valorant username?

Yes. Log into account.riotgames.com, go to your account settings, and look for the option to change your summoner name or username. Riot Games allows name changes, though there may be a cooldown period between changes or a small cost depending on your region.

Is my username the same as my email address?

No. Your email address is what you use to log into your account, but your username is a separate display name you chose during account creation. You can have any username you want, regardless of your email address.

What if I see a different name in my Valorant profile than what I remember?

You may have changed your username at some point and forgotten about it. Check your account settings on the Riot Games website to see your current username. If you think your account was compromised, contact Riot Games support when ready.

Can other players see my email address?

No. Other players only see your username and Riot ID in the game. Your email address is private and only you and Riot Games can see it.